Police have charged 16 people, seized two cars and issued a massive 65 fines following a weekend hooning blitz on the Gold Coast.
Officers were out in force on Saturday night, as part of ‘Operation Victor Carve’, in a bid to prevent large hoon gatherings before they occurred.
Areas targeted were Pine Creek Road at Numinbah, Export Drive at Molendinar, Marks Road at Woongoolba, as well as industrial areas at Yatala and Staplyton.
Hoons have been put on notice, with the operation to run again on the Gold Coast this weekend.
Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon says the results highlight Queensland Police’s ongoing commitment to proactively addressing the issue.
“Dangerous driving and hooning-related behaviour not only endangers the lives of those behind the wheel, but they also put innocent members of the public at risk,” Chief Superintendent Hanlon says.
“We will continue to target this type of driving and our officers remain focused on investigating and taking action against those involved.”
WATCH:
First clip: 19-year-old Coomera man issued three fines for failing to display P Plates, unregistered vehicle and speeding at Smith Street, Molendinar.
Second clip: 21-year-old Churchable man fined and issued a defect notice at Stapylton Jacobs Well Road, Stapylton.
Third clip: 29-year-old Browns Plains man issued defect notice at Darlington Drive, Yatala.
Fourth clip: 18-year-old Ormeau man charged with one count of evasion at Darlington Drive, Yatala. Vehicle was impounded. He is scheduled to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on May 9.
