Arrest following speed checks in Sassafras

Mooroolbark police have arrested a man after conducting laser speed checks in Sassafras this morning (9 November), Victoria Police say.

Police arrested the 69-year-old male from Costerfield for a number of driving related offences.

Police observed the Ford Ute allegedly travelling at 77km/h in a 50km/h zone along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road just after midnight.

Police intercepted the vehicle after it was observed speeding, displaying home made false registration plates and crossing over the dividing line.

The man has been charged with speeding, unlicensed driving, unregistered motor vehicle, driving over dividing line and false registration plates.

The Costerfield man has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates Court on 4 April 2019.

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