Hoons have been tearing up the streets, as seen in Rosebank Drive in Cranbourne. Police have nabbed 260 hoons in Casey since the anti-hoon legislation came into action.
By Kelly Yates
POLICE have caught 260 hoons in the City of Casey since the tough anti-hoon legislation came into force three and a half years ago.
Casey Traffic Management Unit (TMU) Sergeant Pat McGavigan told the News it was “disappointing” that Casey drivers were still not driving safely despite continual police warnings.
“Hoon driving can lead to road trauma, as has been demonstrated in the past, and Victoria Police will use all resources and legislation to reduce road trauma,” Sgt McGavigan said.
“The perception of fun can lead to tragedy.”
Sgt McGavigan said the anti hoon legislation was another tool in helping police reduce road trauma.
Police recently caught an 18-year-old Beaconsfield man travelling at 135km/h in a 70km/h zone on the Princes Highway in Berwick.
He had his car impounded and lost his licence for 12 months.
A Junction Village man, aged 42, was nabbed by police doing 161km/h in a 70km/h along Kangan Drive in Berwick.
He also had his car impounded and lost his licence for 12 months.
Police say they are “continually on the lookout” for hoon offenders in an attempt to make the roads safer for all motorists.
Sgt McGavigan said hoon drivers were of all ages.
“It is your choice on how you drive your car. If you do not obey the rules hopefully we will catch you before someone gets hurt,” Sgt McGavigan said.
“You are driving and make the choice of how you drive. I have never spoken to a person who chose to be involved in road trauma yet I’ve spoken to many drivers who chose to fail to obey the road rules and regret losing their licence.”
Victoria Police has impounded more than 10,000 vehicles since the laws were introduced.
