Police have charged a man for burnout offences and are warning other drivers from engaging in the same anti-social behaviour in the Newcastle area, NSW Police say.
Officers from Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie Police Districts, with Traffic and Highway Patrol officers, conducted Operation Typewriter across the region, including the Newcastle Foreshore precinct, Mayfield West industrial area and Kooragang Island, last night (Thursday 20 September 2018).
The operation was formed to target repeat dangerous drivers, anti-social and ‘hoon’-like behaviour which includes burnouts and street racing.
A 19-year-old man was charged with prolong, sustain loss of traction, and will appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 18 October 2018. His licence was also suspended.
Police issued a traffic infringement notice for burnout offences, three vehicles were issued defect notices due to non-compliance with vehicle standards, and seven defect traffic infringement notices.
Newcastle City Commander, Superintendent Brett Greentree, said police will not tolerate this kind of behaviour.
"Car hoons selfishly put the lives of others at risk when they drive recklessly on our streets," he said,
"Officers will continue to stop road users who engage in irresponsible activities and drive in a dangerous manner and take the appropriate action.
"We will not stand for any hoon behaviour – enough is enough. The public deserves to be protected."
Lake Macquarie Commander, Superintendent Daniel Sullivan, said Operation Typewriter will continue to be conducted in the region.
"Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie Police Districts continue to show strong teamwork when it comes to making sure our local roads are safe from selfish hoon drivers," he said.
"Our message is clear – there are no safe havens for hoons in the Hunter."
Anyone with information about dangerous driving is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
