WYNDHAM: Fast P-plater at Laverton


State Highway Patrol picked up a P-plater travelling more than 50-kmh over the limit in Laverton.
The 25-year-old driver was detected travelling at an alleged speed of 156-kmh in the emergency lane on the Princes Fwy about 6.30am on Thursday (Aug. 7).
The Braybrook man has been charged with driving in a manner dangerous, driving at a speed dangerous, exceeding the speed limit, driving in an emergency lane and overtaking in an unsafe manner. He is expected to be charged on summons.
His vehicle, a Volkswagen Polo sedan, was impounded at a cost of $999.52.