A speeding, drunk, disqualified driver was caught by police near Uriarra on Sunday afternoon.

About 1.30pm police were were conducting high-visibility patrols near Uriarra Village. Fifteen minutes later a grey Mercedes was clocked speeding along Uriarra Road at 172km/h in the 100km/hr zone.

Police say the 32-year-old male driver from Higgins was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence until 2028 and when breath tested returned a positive roadside test for alcohol. He later returned a reading of 0.100, twice the legal limit.

The driver will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court at a later date, charged with driving while disqualified, speeding in a manner dangerous and repeat offender drink driving.