A 29 year old New Norfolk man has been arrested for speeding 50kmh over the speed limit near Brighton early this morning.

Police were conducting speed reduction checks in the Brighton area early this morning when they detected a vehicle travelling at 50km/h over the speed limit.

The 29 year old New Norfolk man, currently with a suspended drivers licence, was detected at 110 km/h in a 60 km/h speed zone on Tea Tree Road. The man was arrested and will appear in court at a later date. The vehicle has been clamped under the provisions of the Police Offences Act, 1935.

Police would like to remind the public to drive safely and to the road conditions. Police could be at any location at any time. Sergeant Klug from the Bridgewater Police Station states “This type of risk taking behaviour on our roads is of real concern and places all road users at risk”.

Police urge members of the public to report such behaviour to police by calling 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au