Almost double speed limit in Kew

A man can expect to front court after he was busted driving almost double the speed limit in Kew this morning.

Fitzroy officers were shocked when they detected a BMW Z4 coupe allegedly travelling at 195km/h on the Eastern Freeway about 1.30am.

Police intercepted the driver, a 28-year-old man, and impounded his vehicle for 30 days at a cost of $896.10.

The man is also expected to be charged on summons with a number of offences including speed dangerous and exceed speed limit by 45km/h or more.

He will appear before a Magistrate at a later date.

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