Three motorcycles impounded in two hours

Geelong police impounded three motorcycles in two hours across Wandana Heights and Norlane on Wednesday afternoon.

GEELONG police impounded three motorcycles in two hours across Wandana Heights and Norlane on Wednesday afternoon.

Geelong Highway Patrol officers intercepted two motorcyclists allegedly travelling 167km/h in a 100km/h along the Geelong Ring Road around 2.35pm.

Police impounded a black Suzuki and a blue Yamaha for 30 days at a cost of $1027 each.

Both men, aged 29 and 30 from Kensington are expected to be charged on summons for excessive speed and driving in a manner dangerous.

Police say the 30-year-old was a learner rider with only one month’s riding experience.

The second incident occurred in Norlane on Camellia Crescent about 4.45pm.

Senior Constable Johan Wisewould said police spotted a bike rider and a pillion passenger who were both not wearing helmets.

Police allege the rider failed to stop when intercepted by police.

He allegedly drove the bike into a nearby property and attempted to hide from police.

The Norlane man was arrested for an unrelated matter and is expected to be charged on summons for driving while disqualified and evading police.

The 19-year-old female pillion passenger, from Whittington, received an infringement notice for failing to wear a helmet.

The bike was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1425.

Police are continuing to investigate the first incident and are appealing for anyone who may have seen the bikes travelling on the Geelong Ring Road in Wandana Heights who has dashcam footage, to contact them.

“This kind of driving was a tragedy waiting to happen and we see all too often people with limited experience travelling at speeds that cause catastrophic consequences,” Senior Constable Wisewould said.

“These people were lucky to make it home tonight and although they are now without their motorbikes, they are still here and will hopefully learn from this experience.

“Speed zones are in place for a reason and driving a motorbike or vehicle is a huge responsibility.

“People need to remember that having a license in a privilege and not a right and that privilege can be swiftly taken away.”

The intercepts form part of Operation Roadwise, a three-week Operation during the Christmas, New Year period.

Anyone with information is urged to Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Three motorcycles impounded in two hours