POLICE impounded four cars over the weekend after their drivers were apprehended speeding.
One incident took place on Melbourne Road in North Geelong where an 18-year-old Corio man, who only obtained his licence on 7 April, was intercepted travelling at 145km/h in a 70 zone.
Two other impounds also involved high speeds, one in North Shore where the driver was travelling at 116km/h in a 70 zone and another in Breakwater, with the driver’s speed checked at 127km/h in a 60 zone.
The fourth impound was the result of the driver driving on a suspended licence and lower level speeding.
State Highway Patrol West Sergeant Mick Pandik said the speeds involved in these intercepts were extremely dangerous and a risk to other drivers on the road.
“These drivers show no regard for their passengers or anyone else on the road,” he said.
“If those drivers make one mistake at that speed, it’s going to be their last.”
All four cars have been impounded for 30 days and the drivers are expected to be charged on summons with various traffic offences.
