What are the hoon laws?
If you are caught speeding, drag racing, doing burnouts, doughnuts, screeching tyres or driving in an otherwise reckless manner, you may be charged. These are commonly known as the ‘hoon’ laws (not a legal term).
How do I report a hoon?
Crime Stoppers provides for the community to report information about crime and criminal activity. Is your information urgent? Crime Stoppers will review your on-line report within 48 hours. If the information requires review urgently, call us on 1800 333 000.
How do I report a hoon driver in Victoria?
Contact the Crime Stoppers Hoon Hotline on 1800 333 000 or report it online on the Crime Stoppers Victoria website .
Why might your vehicle get impounded?
The police may impound (take away) your vehicle if you own the vehicle and you have a conviction for a drink driving offence in the previous five years and it is one of these offences: mid-range Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more but less than 0.15)
Is hooning a criminal Offence?
Hooning refers to anti-social and dangerous behaviour committed when driving a motor vehicle. In New South Wales, it is an offence to commit certain types of hooning, including: driving at least 45 kilometres per hour over the speed limit (ie a high range speeding offence).
Can police confiscate your car?
You don’t have to be convicted of a crime — or even accused of one — for police to seize your car or other property. It’s legal.
Is drifting your car illegal?
While there is no definition in legislation that covers drifting (unlike in New Zealand where they have a ‘sustained loss of traction’ clause), drifting comes under definitions of dangerous driving that including racing, going too fast or driving aggressively.
Is it legal to drift in a parking lot?
Only on public venues (such as a racetrack) that allow it. Being on a public street or empty parking lot does not magically confer the right to drift, as there are safety concerns, noise ordinances, and possible damage to property you don’t own. Drifting should be done under controlled conditions.
Can you go to jail for burnout?
The maximum court imposed fine for an aggravated burnout offence is $3,300 for a first offence and $3,300 and/or 9 months imprisonment for a second or subsequent offence. A 12-month automatic period of disqualification applies to those convicted of this offence.