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Speeding motorcyclist loses ride

July 31, 2023 6:23 am in by

speeding motorcyclist eyewatch geelongA Charlemont man has had his motorbike impounded after being caught almost twice the speed limit on Barwon Heads Road.

The 26-year-old was allegedly detected doing 135km/h in a 70km/h zone on Saturday morning.

Police say the rider had only had his motorbike licence for two months.

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As well as losing his machine for a month, the man is facing charges.

He was one of two speeding motorists caught on local roads in as many days.

Officers say a man was clocked on Geelong-Ballan Road in Anakie doing 155km/h in a 100km/h zone overtaking other vehicles on Friday morning.

His car was also impounded and the driver is expected to face court down the track on traffic charges.

Picture: A motorcyclist had his machine impounded on the weekend [Eyewatch – Geelong Police Service Area]

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