Police officers first spotted a motorcycle speeding along the Princes Freeway in Lara around 10 p.m. last night.
Soon after, a police helicopter was deployed as the motorcyclist maneuvered through the streets of North Geelong, Corio, and Ocean Grove, allegedly reaching speeds up to 300 km/h.
The police union has expressed its support for a proposal in response to the incident.
“Their punishment should better reflect the serious danger their actions have placed our police and the community in,” stated Wayne Gatt, secretary of the police union.
Shadow Police Minister Brad Battin emphasized the need for accountability, saying, “We cannot have people driving on highways and freeways at 300 km/h, putting the community at risk without consequence, as happened last night.”
However, Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams criticized the proposal, describing it as a “back-of-the-envelope policy.”
“To be frank, this is already effectively law in Victoria, so it’s a bit embarrassing for Jess Wilson and the Liberals that this is the policy position they’ve come out with today,” she said.
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