NSW laws getting tougher

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Can't see this posted any where yet so thought I'd put it up

Racing hoons face tougher penalties

December 4, 2007 - 7:27AM

Car hoons in NSW will face jail terms if they rack up more than one conviction for offences including dangerous driving and performing burnouts and doughnuts, the state government said.

Under the new laws fines for street racing and aggravated burnouts or doughnuts will be increased up to $3,300 and hoons can be stripped of their licences for up to 12 months.

Car owners and parents will also be punished if their car is the one used by the convicted driver.

The legislation will provide for the car to be confiscated and used in crash tests if it is involved in three offences over a period of five years.

Announcing the laws, NSW Police Minister David Campbell said offenders caught a second time will face a prison term of up to nine months.

"These are tough measures aimed at stopping very dangerous and moronic behaviour on NSW roads," Mr Campbell said in a statement.

"Car hoons would not only face losing their vehicles but also their liberty, with jail terms of up to nine months for repeat street racing and burnout offences."

Under current laws, hoons can be jailed only if their second offence is more serious - such as colliding with another car or injuring a person.

Police will be given the power to strip licences on the spot and offenders can be taken off the road for 12 months.

"Not only are we increasing penalties but we're tightening the laws so hoons can't get their cars back because they need their vehicle for things such as work."

The anti-hoon package also includes a wheel clamping program, where cars are immobilised and dumped in their yard at home.

© 2007 AAP

[AttaBoy]

I hope its like that in Vic.

[Mack]

Another sad day for NSW hoons, lucky I live in QLD. LOL.

[bradcad]

When will they learn this wont actually help

There's an old saying- push a pig up hill and you will be pushing all day and never get to the top. But pull its tail and it will run by itself.

[VL_5SPEED]

Yeh I understand the drag racing part but the burnout part.... Youve got to be kidding.... 9 months jail for spinning the wheel.... sad sad sad. What about that cop doing dougnuts on youtube? I dont suppose he will be going to jail?

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Originally Posted by VL_5SPEED

Yeh I understand the drag racing part but the burnout part.... Youve got to be kidding.... 9 months jail for spinning the wheel.... sad sad sad. What about that cop doing dougnuts on youtube? I dont suppose he will be going to jail?

He was from WA, so no he won't be in this kind of trouble.

[Pav]

He was from WA, so no he won't be in this kind of trouble

Thats why I love this state, couldn't imagine living elsewhere, lol.

[minux]

Originally Posted by VL_5SPEED

Yeh I understand the drag racing part but the burnout part.... Youve got to be kidding.... 9 months jail for spinning the wheel.... sad sad sad. What about that cop doing dougnuts on youtube? I dont suppose he will be going to jail?

People can do donuts and burnouts all day on their own property. Or their mates property.

I love these new laws. Bring em on Australia wide.

[VL_5SPEED]

Originally Posted by minux

People can do donuts and burnouts all day on their own property. Or their mates property.

I love these new laws. Birng em on Australia wide.

Yeh we need our jails over crowded with people who got caught spinning the wheels. What happens if you accidentally brake traction on the road and it chirps??? Just a $3000 fine or 9 months jail? Go australia!!!!

[minux]

Originally Posted by VL_5SPEED

Yeh we need our jails over crowded with people who got caught spinning the wheels. What happens if you accidentally brake traction on the road and it chirps??? Just a $3000 fine or 9 months jail? Go australia!!!!

Care to show me some cases where people have lost their car due to accidental breaking of traction?

How does one accidentally break traction in the dry?

[TTRMC]

Originally Posted by VL_5SPEED

Yeh we need our jails over crowded with people who got caught spinning the wheels. What happens if you accidentally brake traction on the road and it chirps??? Just a $3000 fine or 9 months jail? Go australia!!!!

Its "agravated" burnouts, so (please correct me if im wrong [especially Helly and Viccop]) in theory that would not include loss of traction for a few seconds moreso a nice billow of smoke down an entire suburban street.

[Mack]

Originally Posted by TwinTurbos ROCK MY CHASIS

Its "agravated" burnouts, so (please correct me if im wrong [especially Helly and Viccop]) in theory that would not include loss of traction for a few seconds moreso a nice billow of smoke down an entire suburban street.

Yeah I agree with ya on this, if you do accidentally loose traction and a cop sees you, you will prolly just get the usual fine, but if your going at it longer then 2 seconds expect to be brought down heavy handedly.

[coolvncommodore]

So you go to jail for doing a skid in carpark, yet the people who stole my car and most likely many more cars with mine, are still out the stealing cars, and when they get caught they get slap on wrist and do it again.