Vic P-plater clocks 197km/h with mates

A Melbourne teenager has had his car impounded after he was caught speeding at more than 100km/h over the speed limit.

A Melbourne 18-year-old has been caught speeding at almost 200km/h in an 80 zone with three teenage mates in his car.

Victoria Police say the driver was clocked doing 197km/h in Berwick about 1.30am on Wednesday.

"The Narre Warren South driver is expected to be charged on summons with speeding offences, overloaded vehicle and not displaying P-plates," a spokeswoman said in a statement, adding the 18-year-old's car had been impounded for 30 days.


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