A man has had his licence immediately suspended for 12 months and his car impounded after allegedly driving more than three times over the legal limit in Preston this morning.
Northcote police officers observed a Toyota Camry allegedly travelling more than 120km/h in a 50km/h zone through a red light on Chifley Drive about 12.20am.
Northcote police and Greensborough Highway Patrol officers intercepted the driver on Dundas Street shortly later.
The 23-year-old man underwent a roadside breath test and returned an alleged evidentiary result of .168.
The Preston man had his car impounded for 30 days at a cost of $928 and is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences.
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