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Teen driver allegedly caught doing almost 200km/h while breaching Victorian lockdown

Serena Seyfort
Serena Seyfort

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man was caught travelling almost double the speed limit in Niddrie on August 24 Victoria Police

A group of teenagers has been caught allegedly travelling at almost 200km/h in Melbourne's north-west while breaching Victoria's stay-at-home directions.

Police from Brimbank Highway Patrol allegedly detected a P-plater driving a Mercedes at 196km/h on the Calder Freeway in Niddrie about 3.30pm yesterday.

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The alleged speed is almost double the 100km/h limit on the freeway.

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A 19-year-old man was caught travelling almost double the speed limit in Niddrie on August 24. Victoria Police

Police found three teenagers in the car, with a 19-year-old from Airport West allegedly behind the wheel.

The man is expected to be charged on summons with multiple offences.

His car was also impounded with towing costs of $884.

All three teenagers were fined for breaching the Chief Health Officer directions.

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