An 18-year-old learner driver from Clyde North has been apprehended after allegedly driving unaccompanied at 200 km/h in Cranbourne North during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Casey Highway Patrol officers observed two vehicles allegedly racing along Thompsons Road at approximately 1:00 am. One of the vehicles, a blue Volkswagen Golf R, was detected travelling at 200 km/h—more than double the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver allegedly turned off his headlights and attempted to evade police, but was found shortly after on a nearby street while exiting the vehicle.
The young man’s vehicle has been impounded for 30 days, attracting a fee of $1,138.10. He is expected to be charged on summons with multiple offences, including:
- Exceeding the speed limit
- Participating in an unlawful street race
- Driving unaccompanied as a learner
- Failing to use headlights at night
Authorities are continuing investigations to identify the driver of the second vehicle involved in the incident.
Crush his car immediately and make him watch. Better yet, put him in it.