A provisional driver has temporarily lost his licence after exceeding the speed limit along the Monaro Highway by nearly 60kmh.
On Sunday night, police on mobile patrol witnessed the Mazda 3 overtaking several other vehicles on the northbound carriageway in Fyshwick.
The 19-year-old from Banks was caught after allegedly driving at a speed of 147kmh on the 90km highway.
Once stopped by police, the driver reportedly told them he was trying to "show off for his partner".
He was issued a traffic infringement notice, and will be fined $1847 for exceeding the marked speed by over 45kmh.
The loss of six demerit points means he has lost his provisional licence for three months.
