Kialla man caught speeding at 148km/h

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A Kialla man who was caught speeding at almost 50km/h over the limit has faced court.

A man caught speeding at 148km/h “wasn’t paying attention”, a court has heard.

Courtney North, 40, of Kialla, pleaded guilty in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court to speeding by 45km/h or more.

Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Anna Hanlon said North was driving at 148km/h in a 100km/h zone on Euroa-Shepparton Rd at Euroa on July 18.

North told police he “wasn’t paying attention”.

Representing himself in court, North said it cost him about $1200 to get his car out after it was impounded for 30 days.

North was fined $200 and suspended from driving for 12 months starting on Monday, December 2.