A 26-year old man was arrested Thursday afternoon after he was caught driving 221 km/h on the N4-highway, just outside of Pretoria.
Gauteng traffic police spokesperson Busaphi Nxumalo said an Audi RS3 was pulled over for speeding near Bronkhorstspruit on Wednesday morning.
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This happened around 13:00, Nxumalo said.
According to the driver, he was rushing on his way home to rescue his pregnant wife.
Nxumalo said: “This has yet to be confirmed.”
“The suspect is due to appear at the Pretoria magistrate court soon on charges of reckless driving.”
He will remain in police custody.
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