Driver Nabbed Over Limit In Stanhope

A 36-year-old man from Shepparton has had his car impounded after he was allegedly caught drink driving in Stanhope.

Officers were patrolling the Midland Highway about 5.20pm when they detected a Honda sedan travelling at 150km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Police intercepted the car and spoke to the driver who underwent a preliminary breath test.

He accompanied officers to a police station for an evidentiary test where he returned an alleged reading of 0.248.

The Honda was impounded for 28 days at a cost of $1390.

He was released and expected to be charged on summons for drink driving and traffic offences.

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