A 17-year-old learner motorcycle rider will appear in court and has had his bike seized after he was intercepted travelling 80km/h above the speed limit at Turners Beach yesterday.

Around 3.40pm police detected a Honda motorcycle travelling at 160km/h on the Bass Highway.

Taskforce Scelus intercepted the rider, who was a 17-year-old holder of a learner licence.

The rider was not displaying an L Plate, had an unroadworthy tyre on his bike, and was exceeding the maximum speed limit on his licence which was 80km/h.

“The behaviour of this rider was incredibly dangerous, and could have had devastating consequences,” said Detective Inspector Michelle Elmer.

“The rider has had his motorcycle seized for 28 days, and he will appear in court at a later date in relation to excessive speed, failing to display L plate, and the unroadworthy tyre.”

“Excessive speed, combined with inexperience, could have resulted in death or serious injury for the rider, and other road users.”

“Police urge all motorcycle riders to take responsibility for their actions every time they travel on the roads, and do the right thing to keep themselves and other road users safe.”