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A 26-year-old Bonner man has lost his licence after he was caught riding his motorbike at 48km/h above the speed limit on Friday. A Gungahlin police officer detected the man riding his red Daytona Triumph 600cc bike at 128km/h per hour in the 80km/h speed zone on Horse Park Drive in Moncrieff about 2.50pm. The rider, who was wearing no protective gear other than a helmet, was issued with a $1821 fine and 12 demerit points, a police statement said. Gungahlin Police Station officer in charge, Station Sergeant Rod Anderson, said the incident was a reminder those who drove dangerously would be caught. "With double demerit in effect until midnight on Monday [June 13], motorists should think carefully about what it would mean to lose their licence," he said. "But more importantly, think about what it would mean if they or their loved ones were involved in a serious collision as a result of dangerous driving. "We continue to urge everyone in the community to think about road safety as their personal responsibility these holidays."