Learner driver caught speeding

Officers from Colac Highway Patrol impounded a vehicle overnight after the driver was caught travelling nearly 50 kilometres over the speed limit in Warncoort.

Police spotted the learner driver on Princes Highway, travelling 147km/h in a 100km/h zone, about 8pm.

The 16-year-old Bell Park boy was found to have no accompanying supervising driver.

The unregistered silver Ford Falcon, with false registration plates, was impounded by police for 30 days at a cost of $1405.

It is expected that the teen will be charged on summons with a number of traffic offences.

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