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Teenager faces five year stretch

Tatiana

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KATE KYRIACOU, POLICE REPORTER
August 19, 2006 10:12am

A TEENAGED boy will be the first to face new laws and tough penalties aimed at car thieves who run from police pursuits.
The 16-year-old was arrested at 10.30pm last night following a chase through Mt Barker after police spotted him driving a suspected stolen Magna.

"The driver allegedly failed to stop and police pursued the vehicle through backstreets until the driver and passenger dumped the car on Adelaide Rd,'' a police spokesman said.

The Adelaide Hills teenager was caught nearby and will face the new charge of dangerous driving to escape police pursuit, as well as illegal use of a motor vehicle and drive in a manner dangerous.

The passenger, also a 16-year-old boy from the Adelaide Hills, was arrested and charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle.

The boys were bailed to appear before a youth court at a later date.

The new law aimed at fleeing drivers was introduced on Sunday, August 13, and carries a maximum penalty of five years jail.

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About time something was done to stop the little bastards. Back in the old days they used to hang horse thieves.
 

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the middle east remedy was to remove hands - simple; you'll never take another thing ever again..with your fingers anyway...
 

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Good, That means they should do some time in real jail as well (not just juvie). Serves them right. I guess they still need to be sentenced first though...
 

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I'm with tree cutter, but there was no mention of grand theft auto?
 

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TheForgotten said:
I'm with tree cutter, but there was no mention of grand theft auto?

The article says he will be charged with illegal use of a vehicle too, which is the nice way of saying grand theft auto :)

An alternative punishment is to hand over the offender to the owner for a few hours.

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It's nice to think it will happen with the new legislation, but I bet this guy doesn't spend any time inside.

I agree about letting the owner have a piece of him though. Same should go with speedsters and drink drivers
 

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the problem is though, tougher laws wont stop it...

i know people who went away for a few years, then back in 6 months later for the same ****. A different approach is needed somehow.
 
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