Impound in Essendon Fields

Fawkner Highway Patrol have impounded a p-platers car overnight after the driver was caught nearly 60km/h over the speed limit in Essendon Fields.

Officers first spotted the vehicle on the Tullamarine Freeway driving at a fast rate of speed about 9.50pm.

The BMW coupe was clocked travelling 139/km/h in an 80km/h zone before the car was intercepted by police.

Police impounded the car for 30 days at a cost of $878.50.

The 21-year-old male driver from Docklands is expected to be charged on summons with driving at a speed dangerous.

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