Sydney police charge reckless driver SYDNEY police say they've nabbed an unlicensed driver who was speeding at up to 140km/h while over the alcohol limit. The man was arrested on King Georges Road in Penthurst on Sunday after police clocked his car speeding at 98km/h in the 60km/h zone. Police say the man didn't stop when told to and a chase began. They say his car reached speeds up to 140km/h before he came to a halt near the intersection of the M5. The 37-year-old man, who had allegedly stolen the car from a friend, returned a breath-test reading of 0/156. He was charged with driving with high-range blood alcohol level, being an unlicensed driver and driving in a manner dangerous to the public. The man was granted conditional bail to appear in Kogarah Local Court on December 17.