Learner Driver Caught at 200km/h in Cranbourne North Street Race

An 18-year-old learner from Clyde North has been caught driving at 200km/h during a suspected street race in Cranbourne North. Police are still searching for the second driver.

An 18-year-old learner driver from Clyde North has been apprehended after allegedly driving unaccompanied at 200 km/h in Cranbourne North during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Casey Highway Patrol officers observed two vehicles allegedly racing along Thompsons Road at approximately 1:00 am. One of the vehicles, a blue Volkswagen Golf R, was detected travelling at 200 km/hmore than double the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver allegedly turned off his headlights and attempted to evade police, but was found shortly after on a nearby street while exiting the vehicle.

The young man’s vehicle has been impounded for 30 days, attracting a fee of $1,138.10. He is expected to be charged on summons with multiple offences, including:

  • Exceeding the speed limit
  • Participating in an unlawful street race
  • Driving unaccompanied as a learner
  • Failing to use headlights at night

Authorities are continuing investigations to identify the driver of the second vehicle involved in the incident.

Read the full release from Victoria Police

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