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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.
C.
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.
C.