PENINSULA: Clocked at 200-kmh on freeway


A man has been charged after allegedly driving double the speed limit and evading officers in Chelsea Heights.
Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers spotted a silver Volkswagen Passat allegedly travelling at a fast rate of speed north along Mornington Peninsula Freeway about 2.10am Saturday (Mar. 7).
It is alleged the vehicle, with five people onboard, was detected at 200-kmh in a 100-kmh zone.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle which allegedly evaded police, continuing to drive before coming to a stop on Springvale Rd in Braeside.
The allegedly unlicensed 22-year-old driver was arrested.
He has since been charged with traffic offences including dangerous driving, reckless conduct endangering life, excessive speed and unlicensed driving.
The Wantirna man was bailed to appear before the Moorabbin Justice Centre on June 22.
The Volkswagen was impounded for a period of 28 days at a cost $1,121.
The detection formed part of Operation Arid, a statewide road policing operation conducted over the Labour Day long weekend.