Drink driver five times legal limit

State Highway Patrol High Risk Driving Unit intercepted a speeding driver on the Hume Highway yesterday afternoon.

It is alleged the Lexus driver was travelling along the Hume Highway through Longwood East when he was detected travelling at 178km/h in a 110 zone about 2pm.

A 42-year-old man was intercepted and provided an evidentiary breath test of .284.

The Geelong man, who was unlicensed, had his car impounded for 30 days and was issued a notice of immediate driving ban.

It is expected he will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date.

Anyone in the area at the time with dashcam or who may have witnessed the erratic driving is urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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