Just before 5pm on April 24, police from the Benalla Highway patrol detected a vehicle travelling at 172km/h on the Hume Fwy, Baddaginnie.
The 21-year-old male driver, a probationary licence holder, overtook an unmarked police vehicle in the right lane at high speed.
The driver was intercepted and will be charged on summons for driving at a dangerous speed and exceeding the speed limit.
His vehicle has been impounded for 30 days, incurring a release fee of $1280.
Victoria Police said it remained committed to enforcing road safety and holding dangerous drivers to account.
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