WHITTLESEA: Father-son rule in Thomastown
State Highway Patrol North officers discovered a new definition for the father-son rule when they impounded two vehicles in Thomastown on Friday night (Oct. 31).
Police caught sight of a silver Hyundai i40 driving at speed on the Metropolitan Ring Road about 8.25pm.
The Hyundai was clocked travelling at an alleged speed of 138-kmh in a 100-kmh zone with three mates on board.
Officers intercepted the vehicle and it is alleged the driver, a 17-year-old boy, produced a fraudulent Victorian learner permit.
The Hyundai was impounded at a cost of $928.
The boy called his father to collect him and when dad arrived officers established his driver licence was suspended.
The man’s green Toyota Corolla was impounded at a cost of $928.
A 17-year-old boy and a 42-year-old man, both from the Manningham area, are expected to be charged on summons for driving offences.

