Proving that no one is immune to the charms of the Ferrari, an Australian journalist, who was testing the Ferrari California, was caught driving at 144mph by the police. The car, only one of two in Australia, had Financial Review motoring writer Rod Easdown behind the steering wheel. Ateco Automotive brought the car into the country and was scheduled for test drives with media outlets last week. The Ferrari California was moving at twice the legal limit. As a result, Easdown was charged with reckless driving. And the car was impounded under the so-called ‘hoon legislation for 7 days. Ateco refused to comment. A local police spokesman said, “The incident should serve to remind drivers that regardless of a car’s capabilities, excessive speed is a contributing factor in about 60 people dying on our roads each year.” Follow the link below if you want to find out more.

[via autocar]

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