Aussie driver caught doing 249km/h

A P-plate driver has been charged and has had his licence suspended after being caught travelling at 249km/h in a 100km/h zone in Sydney's southwest.

Police were conducting speed enforcement duties on the M5 motorway at Moorebank when they detected a Holden sedan travelling at 249km/h early on Sunday morning.

Police stopped the vehicle and spoke to the 26-year-old male driver, who produced a P2 licence.

He was arrested and taken to Liverpool Police Station where he was charged with dangerous driving, speeding and not displaying P-plates.

He's due to appear at Liverpool Local Court on April 15.

P2 drivers are limited to 100km/h.

- AAP