Cars Impounded for: Drink Driving, Graffiti, Hoon Driving, Loud Music etc

[Benboy]

POLICE will have the power to seize the cars of graffiti vandals or from those who play music too loud for 28 days as part of newly-enacted hoon laws, it has been revealed.

Police will use the new laws, which came into effect this week, to seize the cars of drunk drivers during a weekend-long blitz.
Last night, Police Minister Michael Wright confirmed to The Advertiser the legislation could be used to impound the cars of graffiti vandals and people with loud car stereos.

‘‘These measures are part of a concerted campaign to crack down on anti-social behaviour,’’ Mr Wright said in a statement.

‘‘The Rann Government is committed to cracking down on that kind of behaviour and here is further evidence that we are delivering on that pledge.’’

aaArticle rank 6 Nov 2010 The Advertiser State EditionFrom Page 1 Car seizure threat The laws would be used in cases where graffiti vandals had used their cars to travel to the scene of their crime.

Traffic Support Branch Superintendent Linda Fellows said yesterday 250 officers would conduct thousands of drink and drug driving tests for the latest round of Operation Consequence this weekend.

‘‘The 28-day impounding legislation commenced last weekend and that will be in full force this weekend,’’ she said.

‘‘So if you are caught drinking and driving, you will have your car impounded for 28 days, you will lose your licence on the spot and you will face severe fines when you attend court. So make the right choice.’’

The new laws were used yesterday morning to seize the vehicles of people caught drink driving on Hindley St. The first, the driver of a Ford Falcon station wagon, was stopped by a patrol at 4.10am and recorded a blood alcohol level of .107.

About 10 minutes later, a scooter rider was stopped and was found to have a blood alcohol reading of .097. Both lost their licence for six months and had their vehicles impounded for 28 days.

Supt Fellows said police would use the legislation to convince people of the dangers of drunk driving. ‘‘We generally conduct 6000 to 7000 tests (during Operation Consequence) and generally we get 50 to 60 people who have made the decision to drink and drive,’’ she said.
‘‘We’ve had such a bad month with people dying on SA roads and we’d like to let the public know that we are conducting driver testing.

‘‘So I put the challenge out there to people – you know that the police are going to be out there this weekend. Don’t drink and drive. Make the right decision, make the right choice and get home safely.’’

Opposition police spokesman David Ridgway said hoon driving was a concern frequently raised at Liberal leader Isobel Redmond’s community crime and safety meetings.

‘‘I’m not convinced impounding for longer is a solution, but given it’s a significant issue it needs to be addressed,’’ Mr Ridgway said.

He said there needed to be a bigger police presence on suburban streets, according to those at the meetings.

‘‘Too much of a focus on major roads and police turning a blind eye to minor roads in the community – that’s where people live and (hoons) disturb the peace,’’ Mr Ridgway said.

Cars seized this weekend will be among the first stored in two massive impound lots recently acquired by SA Police.

Adelaide Advertiser Page 1 and page 6 Saturday 6th of November 2010

[Stressball]

Lol. Damn graffiti hoons, they're endangering the lives of other wall-users

[dijm8]

wow so we cant even play music in our own freakin cars or it gets taken away...now this is farked

[MasterOfReality]

I'd be pissing myself laughing if some cockhead tagged my garage door, and the cops linked the tag with the vandal and then their car got impounded.

But not gonna happen though.

[elmaso]

so their logic is a graffiti-er drives to the "crime scene", so that will mean if you pull over to take a piss they can impound your car because it was at the crime scene. lol but really this is getting retarded. lol

[Grennan]

Next thing you know if you are walking to fast your shoes will be impounded for 28 days.

They wont take my Air Jordans! Do a runner!!

[Dr HaxZaw]

lol what happens if the graffiti vandals use public transport to get to the scene of the crime??? does the bus or train get impounded?? maybe this is another way of saving the enviroment by forcing people to use public transport... its does target a rather small number of people but obviously the government has thought long and hard about this one!!

i was also wondering about taxis?? the cab driver could then be charged with assisting graffiti vandals lol

[S.T.K.E]

lol but really this is getting retarded. lol

What!
Impounding the Cars of Drink Drivers. FANTASTIC Idea.
Graffiti Vandals, finally doing something more than just "heres your $250 dollar fine, now go pick up trash for a week"
How ever the car stereo thing does sound a bit harsh but it would be more targeted towards the clown the you can hear 1Km away "boom boom boom" at 3am in the Morning.

[Darcon666]

AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahahahahaha...... So let's just say that a thief steals a loaf of bread and the "LAW" impounds his/her vehicle.

Our "LAW" makers/givers are trying so hard to combat the "HOON" element in our society(That unfortunately does contribute to road deaths)..., that they have lost touch with the community that they are trying so hard to protect.

So much for the punishment fitting the crime.

Police Minister Michael Wright & The Rann Government = PATHETIC MORONS the lot of them.

[S.T.K.E]

AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahahahahaha...... So let's just say that a thief steals a loaf of bread and the "LAW" impounds his/her vehicle.

Our "LAW" makers/givers are trying so hard to combat the "HOON" element in our society(That unfortunately does contribute to road deaths)..., that they have lost touch with the community that they are trying so hard to protect.

So much for the punishment fitting the crime.

Police Minister Michael Wright & The Rann Government = PATHETIC MORONS the lot of them.

Last time i check police have always had the power to seize vehicles or equipment used to commit a crime. Doesn't matter what state your in.

[minux]

HAHAHAHAHA

Suck shit SA, you deserve what you get for voting these socialist wankers in.

[RichoKidd]

POLICE will have the power to seize the cars from those who play music too loud for 28 days as part of newly-enacted hoon laws, it has been revealed.

Your pulling my leg right?
What has listening to loud muis got to do with drink driving? Besides if a police officer pulls me over I always mute the stereo.
What do they consider "too loud"? Say my hearing was shot & I listen to talk back radio so I had to crank it? Would they take the car off me then?

Anyone know if this will become Nation wide?

[Darcon666]

Last time i check police have always had the power to seize vehicles or equipment used to commit a crime. Doesn't matter what state your in.

Did I say his/her car WAS used in the commitment of said crime?

[HamaTime™]

Next thing you know if you are walking to fast your shoes will be impounded for 28 days.

They wont take my Air Jordans! Do a runner!!

Omg. Gren, best call ever. Rep given! haha

HAHAHAHAHA

Suck shit SA, you deserve what you get for voting these socialist wankers in.

Yes, I agree. Get what you deserve SA - now anyone who reads this, understand the power of your own vote, don't let the media tell you who to vote for. You want to winge and complain about stuff that is happening. Make your vote and your opinion count and heard!

[Swordsy]

Haha, Like we needed another reason NOT to move to SA!

[fuzzy2308]

This is ####in hilarious. impounding cars for doing/suspecting graff is funny shit, makes no sence at all.
sucked it S.A HAHAHAHA.

[somefool]

quit teasing us! :'( Its not our fault most of the voters here are too easily convinced fools. Like a pack of idiotic sheep.
I thought the law was a joke in all states, not so much just SA. Ehhh I'd personally like to see more cops on the roads patrolling and keeping the sheep on the road in line: that means IN THIER OWN LANE. Im never driving in Adelaide again if i can help it, that shit was scary.

I guess they are trying to do something, but in reality most fullysickkentsgraffers dont have a car they just use the trains or walk.
Can't have a go at me for voting these douches in cos i didnt vote ie underage.

[VjamesY]

in reality most fullysickkentsgraffers dont have a car they just use the trains or walk.
.

Thats what I was thinking. I went to school with a few guys that were in the hole tagging scene. They were young (like mostly all of them) and used trains.
Usually tagging the trains etc on the way and at their destination.

You would think when they got cars and (at the same age) developed some maturity they would move on from that stupid crap? which Im sure the guys from my school did.

So I dont think impounding cars would make much of a difference, it wont effect majority of them.

[VjamesY]

On another note, what If these impound rules developed further? even a loud exhaust? not long I say

[elmaso]

Thats what I was thinking. I went to school with a few guys that were in the hole tagging scene. They were young (like mostly all of them) and used trains.
Usually tagging the trains etc on the way and at their destination.

You would think when they got cars and (at the same age) developed some maturity they would move on from that stupid crap? which Im sure the guys from my school did.

So I dont think impounding cars would make much of a difference, it wont effect majority of them.

i used to know a few taggers, hey used to go out all the time and tag stuff, but now they have jobs and weed, keeps them occupied.

[pow3rslave]

so their logic is a graffiti-er drives to the "crime scene", so that will mean if you pull over to take a piss they can impound your car because it was at the crime scene. lol but really this is getting retarded. lol

if you pull over to take a piss on the way to graffiti-ing, they'll impound your ####.

[tr3nt]

Next thing you know if you are walking to fast your shoes will be impounded for 28 days.

They wont take my Air Jordans! Do a runner!!

I remember when the hoon laws first came in, joking around with mates saying if we did "skids" with outr feet, that our shoes would be impounded..

Won't take long.
I understand HOON driving (speeding, loss of traction etc etc) to be impoundable, but not loud music.. and wtf does graffitying a wall have to do with automotive?
Meh..

[elmaso]

if you pull over to take a piss on the way to graffiti-ing, they'll impound your ####.

hahaha, they'll clamp your wheel and make you wear a chastity belt. LOL!

[bogan_vk]

good on em they should impound cars from drunk drivers they deserve everything they get , but for doing graffiti is a bit much cant see what thats got to do with hooning, looks like you sa boys arnet going to be allowed to fart in your cars soon without getting it impounded.

[Kieran263]

I'll hook up a couple of 15" powered speakers and put em in the back seat. But play them really softly of course (shifty eyes)