Same speeding vehicle, different drivers

POLICE: Two motorists have been caught travelling more than 50km/h over the speed limit in the same car while travelling on the Hume Highway near Bookham.

About 10pm Monday, police from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command detected a BMW 4WD travelling at 166km/h in the sign posted 110km/h zone at Kyeamba, near Tarcutta.

Officers stopped the BMW and issued the 29-year-old male driver with a traffic infringement notice for excessive speed – over 45km/h.

This infringement carries a fine of $2306 and an instant six-month licence suspension.

The female passenger then took over from the driver and the pair left the location.

Between 11.25pm and 11.45pm, police received reports from motorists about a BMW 4WD travelling at high-speed on the Hume Highway at Coolac and Bookham.

Two hours later, police from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command detected the same BMW 4WD travelling at 191km/h in the sign posted 110km/h zone at Yarra.

Officers stopped the BMW and spoke with the 24-year-old female driver.

Subsequent checks of her licence revealed her licence was suspended.

She was issued a field court attendance notice for drive in a manner dangerous, exceed speed – more than 45km/h, and drive while suspended.

She is due to appear at Goulburn Local Court on Tuesday, March 22.