P1 driver caught speeding in Attwood

Fawkner Highway Patrol have impounded a BMW X6 after a probationary driver was found to be more than 60km/h over the speed limit in Attwood overnight.

Officers detected the wagon travelling 133km/h in a 70km/h zone along Mickleham Road about 10.45pm.

The 19-year-old driver, who was driving his mum’s car, was intercepted by police and found to be travelling with a female passenger.

The vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $917.

The Gladstone Park teen is expected to be charged on summons with drive at a speed dangerous, exceeding the speed limit by 45km/h or more, probationary driver driving a probationary prohibited vehicle, use vehicle in breach of standards for registration and fail to display ‘P’ plates.

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