A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly travelling at double the speed limit in Shepparton early Christmas morning.
Shepparton Highway Patrol members were travelling along Doyles Road when they spotted a Hyundai travelling with no headlights about 1.30am.
A check of the vehicle’s speed allegedly clocked the driver doing 144km/h in a 60km/h zone.
Police went to intercept the vehicle when it suddenly stopped in the middle of the road as it had run out of fuel.
Officers were shocked to discover a 16-year-old boy behind the wheel.
It’s alleged the driver returned a positive drug test for methylamphetamines.
The Mooroopna youth has been charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, unlicensed driving and breaching bail.
He will face court at a later date.
This catch forms part of Operation Roadwise, a state-wide road policing operation during the high-risk Christmas period.
Police are targeting impaired driving, speed, distraction, and fatigue in high-risk areas throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The operation commenced at 12.01am on Friday, 16 December and concludes at 23.59pm on Tuesday, 27 December.
For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads during the festive period, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
