Metropolitan Ring Road impound

Greensborough Highway Patrol have impounded a vehicle after it was detected allegedly speeding in Thomastown this morning.

Officers observed the silver Nissan Pulsar travelling erratically on Cooper Street in Epping just after 2am.

The 19-year-old driver continued travelling onto the Metropolitan Ring Road where the speed had been reduced to 40km due to ongoing road works.

The Lalor man was detected travelling at an alleged speed of 95km in a 40km zone.

Police intercepted the car and ascertained the 19-year-old was unlicensed.

His vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $896.10.

The man is expected to be charged on summons with unlicensed driving and exceed speed limit.

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