Double the speed limit in Morwell

Latrobe Highway Patrol officers have impounded a car for travelling more than double the speed limit in Morwell this evening.

Officers were performing booze bus duties on Princes Drive when a nearby police unit observed the Holden Commodore Station Wagon about 6pm.

It’s alleged the Holden was travelling towards the booze bus at 172km/h in an 80km/h zone.

The wagon was intercepted, and police spoke to the 19-year-old male driver from Morwell.

His pride and joy was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1291 and his licence was immediately suspended for 12 months.

It is expected he will be charged on summons with traffic offences to appear before court at a later date.

Acting Sergeant Darcie Sword

Media Unit

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