Man arrested after car detected at 215km/h in Mittagong

A man has been arrested after a vehicle was allegedly detected travelling at 215km/hour in the Mittagong area, NSW Police say.

About 6am today, police were conducting traffic enforcement duties on the Hume Highway when it’s alleged they detected a vehicle travelling speeds reaching 215km/h in a 110km/h zone.

The vehicle was pulled over and police spoke with the 30-year-old driver.

The driver was arrested and taken to Bowral Police Station where he was charged with driving at a speed dangerous to the public, possess prohibited drug, and custody of a knife in a public place.

The man’s driving licence was seized and he was issued a notice of suspension of driver licence.

He was granted bail to appear in Moss Vale Local Court on 16 August 2016.

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