Police have charged a 23-year-old man with multiple driving offences and clamped his car for six months following his arrest over a hooning-related incident at Howrah on Monday night.
The driver also underwent alcohol testing where he returned a result almost four times the legal limit (.199).
About 8.45pm on Monday, officers from Southern Road Policing Services responded to reports of a hooning driver at Howrah.
Police intercepted the vehicle in Ninabah St and allege the driver ran from the scene. The suspect was located a short time later and arrested.
The man was charged with:
• Evade police (aggravated circumstances)
• Drive while driver's licence suspended
• Use unregistered motor vehicle
• Using a motor vehicle with no premium cover
• Drive a motor vehicle while exceeding prescribed alcohol limit
The man's car has been clamped for six months and he is subject to a 12-month disqualification from driving, starting immediately.
Police continue to target hooning drivers and warn offenders that when you are caught, you will be separated from your car for a significant period of time. The minimum fine for an offence of aggravated evade police is in excess of $3000.
Anyone with information on dangerous or reckless driving, or has dash-cam footage of hooning incidents, should contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperstas.com.au
