Speedster caught

Police detect a driver travelling 42km/h over the limit.

A P-plater has had his car impounded after allegedly caught travelling 42km/hr over the limit in Cranbourne on Sunday 1 December.

Casey Highway Patrol detected a Ford ute allegedly travelling 122km/h on the South Gippsland Highway.

The driver was breath tested and returned a “high” blood alcohol reading, police say.

His licence was suspended immediately and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Victoria Police will be launching a State Wide Traffic Operation over the Christmas – New Year period.