Driver caught travelling at 160km/h in a 60km/h zone

Westgate Highway Patrol Officers intercepted a speeding vehicle in Laverton North on Sunday night.

The Subaru WRX was allegedly detected travelling at a speed of 160km/h on Dohertys Road which has a posted speed limit of 60KM/H about 10.15pm.

The driver, a 56-year-old Newport man is expected to be charged on summons for speed related offences.

The vehicle was also impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1006.

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