A man who allegedly rode a newly purchased sports motorbike at more than double the speed limit through Desert Rd north of Waiouru yesterday has been arrested and charged.
Inspector Phil Weaver said a road policing unit recorded the vehicle travelling "well in excess" of the speed limit near Waiouru around 3.15pm yesterday.
"A police check point was set up on SH1 just outside the Waiouru Military Base, and they observed the speeding bike slow down briefly."
He said the bike was signalled to stop near the base but that it failed to do so and continued travelling at high speed away from police.
"The vehicle was then observed by an off-duty police officer pulling into a rest area just north of Taihape and the rider was later arrested."
Weaver said police were thankful there was no injuries to members of the public during the incident.
"This man’s manner of driving was utterly reckless and may have had potential to cause serious harm to a number of people.
"We hope his arrest brings reassurance to our community that we hold those choosing to engage in this dangerous behaviour to account."
The 45-year-old man was charged with three-driving related offences and will appear in the Taihape District Court at a later date.
The motorbike was also impounded.
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