Macedon Ranges police have put the brakes on a number of speedsters and drink drivers in the past week, Victoria Police say.
A 49-year-old Woodend woman had her car impounded for 30 days after returning a blood alcohol reading of 0.088 per cent this morning.
The driver, who was also found to be disqualified, was travelling south on Mount Macedon Road, Woodend, when she was nabbed by police about 10.30am.
She was charged with drink-driving and driving while disqualified and will face Kyneton Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
A few hours later, a 32-year-old Koondrook man also lost his vehicle for 30 days after he was caught driving almost 60km/h over the speed limit in Taradale.
An unmarked police car detected the Ford ute allegedly driving at 157km/h in a 110km/h zone on the Calder Freeway.
He undertook a preliminary breath test and was taken to Kyneton Police Station, where he returned an evidentiary breath test of 0.113 per cent.
His car was impounded and he will face Kyneton Magistrates’ Court at a later date over charges including exceed speed limit, speed dangerous and drink driving.
Other positive results in the past week have included:
- A 43-year-old Woodend woman charged with offences including drink driving after blowing 0.084 per cent on 29 April
- A 20-year-old Shepparton man charged with speeding and speed dangerous after being nabbed driving at 150km/h on the Calder Freeway, Kyneton on 30 April
- A 61-year-old Northcote woman detected at 8.55am on 30 April driving at 166km/h on the Calder Freeway and returning a positive drug test. Her car was impounded.
- A 19-year-old Gisborne male who had his car impounded for 30 days and faces charges of careless driving and driving an unroadworthy vehicle.
All will face court at a later date.
