Speeding and snoozing proved an expensive combination for two Aussie tourists nabbed by police on a South Island highway.
The two men were in a ‘‘station-wagon style campervan’’ and were going 136km/h in the 100km/h zone, Sergeant Matt Lee said.
They were coming from a visit to Mount Cook on Monday afternoon and heading down State Highway 8 when spotted by a patrol, he said.
The police officer signalled for them to pull over, and as they did, he saw one of the two tourists lying down on a mattress in the back.
‘‘The male advised he was taking a nap,’’ Sgt Lee said.
The officer gave the pair some education ‘‘on the error of their ways’’.
‘‘They were extremely apologetic and stated they hadn't considered the risk of their actions.’’
The driver was issued a $400 infringement for speeding and the passenger was issued a $150 infringement notice for not wearing a seatbelt.
