200km/ h car driver allegedly over limit

AN alleged drink- driver has been clocked driving at more than 200km/ h.

Police will allege an officer at Bowen detected the 35- yearold Townsville man driving a white Holden Commodore sedan at 195km/ h on Monday night.

Police from Ayr later detected a vehicle matching the same description allegedly travelling up to 207km/ h in a 100km/ h zone at Home Hill.

Officers attempted to intercept the Commodore but the driver drove away at speed. He passed an undercover police car near the Burdekin Bridge allegedly travelling 137km/ h in a 70km/ h zone.

Shortly after, police found the man refuelling at the Shell Travellers Stop where he was arrested. He was tested for drink- driving and returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.078 per cent.

Ayr Police acting Officerin- Charge acting Senior Sergeant Craig Hosie warned if motorists wanted to flaunt their speed and drink- drive they would face a magistrate.

Sen- Sgt Hosie said it was a total disregard of road safety and the safety of other road users.

The man was charged with two counts of disobeying the speed limit and one count each of failing to stop a motor vehicle, driving unlicensed and drink- driving.

His vehicle was seized for 90 days.

The man is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on October 17.