Bundaberg police have potentially saved the lives of two teen drivers and other road users after responding to two separate hooning incidents on January 8.
- At around 11.10pm at Enid Ethel Drive, Kensington, police observed a 19-year-old Burnett Heads man allegedly driving a motor vehicle and travelling out of a cloud of smoke after having committed a burn out. Investigations revealed this was the driver’s first Type 1 offence, resulting in a 90 day impoundment. The man is scheduled to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on February 23.
- At around 12.50am on Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central, an 18-year-old Kepnock man allegedly drove a vehicle in a manner causing the rear drive wheels to lose traction for a sustained time. This was the driver’s first Type 1 offence which resulted in the vehicle being impounded for 90 days. The driver was issued a Traffic Infringement Notice for $390.
Hooning activities include:
- Illegal street racing
- Travelling at high speeds
- Burnout offences
- Playing loud music from car stereos
- Speed boat hooning
- Drink driving
If the incident is happening now please contact Triple Zero (000).
Alternatively, you can report hoons online or by calling the Hoon Hotline on 13HOON (13 4666).
We all play a part in road safety, every day and every hour we’re on the road.
Remember the Fatal Five are contributing factors to serious injuries and fatalities, especially during our current Christmas Road Safety plan.
The Fatal Five include:
- Inattention and distraction
- Fatigue
- Speeding
- Drink/Drug Driving
- Restraints – seat belts
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.