Ballarat Highway Patrol officers have been left shocked after catching a motorist travelling at excess speed Warrenheip last night.
Officers were on patrol when they spotted a Range Rover Evoke driving at an alleged speed of 176km/hr in a 110km/hr zone on the Western Freeway about 7.30pm.
Police quickly intercepted the Range Rover, which was impounded at a cost of $1405.
The driver, a 38-year-old man from Nerrina, also had his licence immediately suspended.
He is expected to be charged on summons with excess speed and speed dangerous.
Quotes attributable to Leading Senior Constable Ben Hay, Ballarat Highway Patrol:
"To see this kind of risk taking off the back of Operation Amity is really disappointing.
"We often see excessive speed leading to very serious or fatal collisions.
"It's not just your life you're risking."
