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L-Plater Allegedly Caught Driving 226km/h on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway

Police say the 23-year-old from Narre Warren will be charged on summons after officers found his passenger was a disqualified driver.

Overview

  • Highway patrol clocked an Audi TT at 226 km/h in a 100 km/h zone near Jacksons Road in Mulgrave at about 3am.
  • Nunawading Highway Patrol intercepted the car during speed checks and questioned the driver and passenger.
  • The driver held a learner permit, and the passenger was allegedly disqualified, breaching supervision rules for learners.
  • Police impounded the Audi for 30 days with an impound cost reported at $1016.
  • A Victoria Police spokesperson said charges are expected for unaccompanied learner and speeding offences.