Hoon Hotline News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Star Weekly continues looking back on the stories which shaped our coverage of the past 12 months, including this story […]

A forfeiture order under Queensland’s hooning laws has led to a $600,000 car being prepared for auction where proceeds will go back to the state.

The luxury sports car was seized in Nambour, in the Sunshine Coast, after the driver evaded officers when he was spotted travelling at high speeds.

Date Time Game over for illegal hoon events Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services The Honourable Mark Ryan Drivers taking part in illegal mass hoon gatherings will be further targeted under new anti-hoon powers passed in the Queensland Parliament this week. Police Minister Mark Ryan said amendments to the legislation will turn the table on hoons and support police enforcement action against those taking part in these gatherings. “As a result of these new laws, Police are now equipped with powers which will enable them to serve notices on...

Mr Ryan said police already captured hoon incidents on new high quality cameras and meticulously reviewed footage to identify drivers. “The new laws are a game-changer for police, providing greater flexibility for officers to go after each and every vehicle taking part in illegal hoon events,” Mr Ryan said. “Offenders will no longer be able to avoid prosecution by simply masking their identities and denying they had been behind the wheel.” Assistant Commissioner Road Policing and Regional Support Command Ben Marcus said recent hooning events on the Gold Coast highlighted how dangerou...