Police have issued more than 65 infringement and defect notices following a joint operation targeting dangerous vehicles in the Illawarra region.
Operation Spoiler targets highly modified and defective vehicles that have been involved in anti-social driving behaviours in the Illawarra. The operation also targeted vehicles which breached noise standards. The cars were identified in areas known for anti-social behaviour including Mount Keria, Darkes Forest and Knights Hill.
The operation led by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command with assistance from the Environment Protection Authority and Transport for New South Wales.
39 vehicles were issued with notices of direction to attend Bulli Showgrounds from 7am to 5.30pm on Sunday 3 May 2026.
The following results of the operation were achieved;
30 vehicles inspected
26 defect notices were issued
18 major grounded defect red labels (the cars were unable to be driven and towed from the showgrounds)
4 minor defect yellow labels
41 infringement notices issued
12 vehicles inspected by the Environment Protection Authority with action to be taken against 11 of those vehicles
30 RBT and RDT conducted
Traffic and Highway Patrol Command Inspector Michael McKechnie said the operation was a success in driving down the number of dangerous vehicles and bikes on our roads.
" As a result of the operation 18 defective cars have been taken off the roads, and 41 infringement notices issues for a range of offences. This operation is a great example of agencies working together to take dangerous and modified vehicles off our roads. These vehicles are not only a nuisance to local communities, but also putting other motorists in danger," Inspector McKechnie said.
" Disappointingly a further 22 vehicles owners who were issued direction notices to attend Bulli Showground didn't attend. Some of those vehicles have already had their registration cancelled by Transport for NSW, with further action to be taken for other vehicle owners. This operation sends a strong message to those drivers who think they can get away with driving dangerous vehicles on our road, or in a dangerous manner, that the law will catch up with them."
