A man has been charged and his vehicle confiscated following a pursuit in the state’s south today.

About 2.40pm (Wednesday 2 March 2016), police from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting speed checks on the Hume Highway, Tumblong, when they detected a Holden Commodore travelling at 197k/h in a 110km/h sign posted area.

Officers attempted to stop the Commodore; however, the driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle eventually stopped near the West Street exit on the Hume Highway, Gundagai, and the 29-year-old male driver was arrested.

Following subsequent checks, police noted the Queensland registration did not match the vehicle, and on inspection, they noticed the plates were attached by Velcro on top of different registration plates.

The Queensland man was taken to Gundagai Police Station and charged with police pursuit (Skye’s Law), exceed speed over 45km/h, and unlawfully possess plates.

He has been refused bail to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 3 March 2016).

His licence was suspended on the spot and his vehicle has been confiscated for three months.