More than double the speed limit on CityLink

A Greenvale man has had his car impounded and will face a magistrate after allegedly travelling more than twice the speed limit in Brunswick West last night.

Fawkner Highway Patrol officers detected two vehicles, one being a Mercedes A250 sedan, driving erratically and at a fast rate of speed on CityLink about 9.55pm on Sunday 11 January.

The Mercedes was detected travelling at an alleged speed of 185km/h in an 80km/h zone.

Police intercepted the vehicle and spoke with the alleged 27-year-old driver.

He is expected to be charged on summons with dangerous driving and speeding offences.

The Mercedes was impounded for a period of 30 days at a cost of $999.52.

John McLaughlan

Media Unit

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