POLICE have caught several motorists allegedly speeding or driving unlicenced in the south-west ahead of the long weekend.
Victoria Police on Thursday launched a state-wide road policing operation, Operation Compass, which will extend into the Anzac Day public holiday the following weekend.
On Thursday morning, Mortlake police detected a vehicle allegedly travelling at 142km/h on Castle Carey Road, in Glenormiston.
"The 29-year-old female driver from Camperdown was found to have a learners permit and was driving without an accompanying driver," a police statement said.
"The vehicle was impounded at a cost of $1295 to the driver who will appear in court at a later date."
On the same morning, a disqualified driver from Warrnambool was travelling to Geelong when police pulled him over in Cobden.
His car was impounded for $1295 and he was set to appear in court at a later date.
A few hours later in the Warrnambool CBD, police alleged a Melbourne man used his mobile phone while driving on a suspended driver's licence. His vehicle was impounded for $1130.
Police said he was set to appear in court for charges of driving while suspended and using a mobile phone while driving.
To find out more about the operation click here.
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Lillian Altman
Lillian is an experienced journalist who joined Warrnambool Standard in late 2021. She has a particular interest in writing stories on the arts and culture, health, education, breaking news, police stories, as well as human interest and profiles.
Lillian is an experienced journalist who joined Warrnambool Standard in late 2021. She has a particular interest in writing stories on the arts and culture, health, education, breaking news, police stories, as well as human interest and profiles.
