A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly driving at double the velocity restrict in Shepparton, two hours north-north east of Melbourne early Christmas morning.
Shepparton Freeway Patrol members noticed the 16-year-old rushing with no headlights whereas they have been driving alongside Doyles Highway at about 1:30 am Sunday.
Victoria police mentioned the motive force was clocked doing 144 kilometers per hour (km/h) in a 60km/h zone.
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They mentioned officers intercepted the car when it all of a sudden stopped in the course of the highway as a result of it had run out of gas.
“Officers have been shocked to find a 16-year-old boy behind the wheel,” a spokesperson mentioned.
Police alleged the motive force returned a constructive drug check for methylamphetamines.
The Mooroopna youth has been charged with reckless conduct endangering critical harm, unlicensed driving and breaching bail.
He’ll face courtroom at a later date.
