Speedster nabbed in Fawkner

Greensborough Highway Patrol nabbed a driver for excessive speed in Fawkner earlier this morning.

Police were patrolling near the Sydney Road exit about 8am when they observed a car travelling at 173km/h in a 70km/h zone.

Members intercepted the driver, an 18-year-old man from Craigieburn, who'd had his licence for less than three months.

His car was impounded at a cost of $873 and he has been charged with traffic-related offences.

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