Woman driver charged over texting while speeding

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A woman has been charged with dangerous driving after allegedly texting while reaching at speeds of up to 140kph.

The 25-year-old was too busy messaging her friends to notice a patrol car following her, Senior Sergeant Mel Aitken told the Otago Daily Times.

The woman was spotted by a marked patrol car crossing the centre line on State Highway 1 between Waikouaiti and Dunedin, Ms Aitken said.

She was also clocked at speeds up to 140kph.

The driver was pulled over where she admitted she had been texting a friend.

She is due to appear in Dunedin District Court this month.

- NZPA