Melton Highway Patrol officers have charged a rider, and impounded his vehicle, after a motorcycle was spotted reaching alleged speeds of up to 170km/h in Melbourne's Northwest yesterday.
Officers caught sight of a blue Yamaha allegedly weaving through traffic, and exceeding the speed limit, on the Princes Freeway in Laverton North about 3.45pm yesterday afternoon.
The Yamaha continued on to the Western Freeway in Tullamarine, allegedly continuing to display the same riding habits.
The motorcycle continued to travel through to Melton South.
Officers moved in as the Yamaha pulled into an address on Exford Road, arresting the alleged learner rider without further incident.
An 18-year-old Melton South man has been charged with:
• reckless conduct endanger life
• reckless conduct endanger serious injury
• drive whilst authorisation suspended
• drive in a manner dangerous
• drive at a speed dangerous
• careless driving
• improper use of motor vehicle - loss of traction
• exceed speed limit >45kmh
• use vehicle displaying number plate other than issued
• drive without rear 'l' plate displayed
• learner drive motorcycle without hi visibility vest/jacket
He is bailed to appear before Sunshine Magistrates' Court on 22 February 2027.
The Yamaha was impounded for 30 days and will cost the rider $1159 to get it back.
