Speeding rider intercepted at Eagle Point

Bairnsdale Highway Patrol intercepted a motorcyclist speeding near Eagle Point yesterday afternoon.

The black 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 motorcycle was intercepted about 6pm on McTaggarts Road travelling at an alleged speed of 199km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The rider, a 22-year-old Bairnsdale man, is expected to be charged on summons with speed dangerous and other traffic matters.

The motorcycle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1175.

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