Man to face reckless driving charge after speed camera caught him allegedly reaching near 200km/h in Kendenup

A Mt Lawley driver who allegedly drove at a speed of nearly 200km/h on Albany Highway in Kendenup last week will face reckless driving charges in court. The 35-year-old is alleged to have been driving a silver Toyota Camry along Albany Highway about 11.38am on January 5 when it’s claimed a speed camera near Shelderton Road recorded him reaching speeds of more than 185km/h. The posted speed limit was 110km/h. Police intercepted the driver a short time later in Kojonup and impounded his car. The man was charged with one count of reckless driving and will appear in Katanning Magistrates Court on February 17. Kojonup officer-in-charge Sgt Peter Reeves said police were also investigating a second traffic incident that occurred two days earlier which they believe the man may be connected to. About midday on January 3, a member of the public reported a silver Toyota Camry crossing double white lines and driving towards oncoming traffic on Albany Highway near Jarrahdale Road in Mt Cooke. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information about the January 3 incident. In a Facebook post, Great Southern District WA Police warned motorists police were patrolling WA roads “more than ever before”, and those breaking traffic rules could expect to be ”hit with the full force of the law”. “Most crashes come down to the choice within our control,” the post reads. “Drivers are urged to avoid the fatal five — drink or drug driving, inattention, speeding, failing to wear seatbelts, and fatigue.”