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P-plater caught allegedly going 80km/h over the speed limit at Katamatite

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Speed: A P-plater has allegedly been caught going 181km/h at Katamatite. Photo by Simon Bingham

A P-plate driver, 18, has had his mother’s car impounded after being caught allegedly driving at 181km/h.

Victoria Police said highway patrol officers observed a Hyundai i30 travelling at an alleged speed of 181km/h in a 100km/h zone on Katamatite-Yarrawonga Rd near Katamatite about 5.50pm on Friday, May 5.

Two passengers were in the car at the time.

A Yarrawonga man, 18, had his mother’s car impounded at a cost of $1525, and will be summoned to appear at court at a later date.