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Illegal burn-out left 200-metre trail of rubber
21.10.2005
A YOUNG driver left a 200-metre trail of rubber up a North Mackay street by doing an illegal burn-out, the Magistrate’s Court heard yesterday.
Several neighbours complained to police about the smoke and noise from the long burn-out, done at 9 o’clock at night, which resulted in one of the car’s tyres rupturing.
Mitchell Ian Rodney Woods, 20, apprentice fitter, pleaded guilty to drink-driving (0.131), driving while disqualified, creating unnecessary noise and smoke, all on Thornber Street on October 2, and driving while disqualified at Farleigh on September 11.
Police responding to neighbours’ complaints found Woods being restrained by his father in their front yard, prosecutor Constable Mark Flynn said.
Solicitor Robyn Cathcart, of Bill Cooper and Associates, said it was very out of character for Woods to have an argument with his family like he did that night and he had since transferred his car over to his father and mother so he won’t be able to drive it.
Woods was fined $1800 and was disqualified from driving for nine months.
In a separate case, Brendan Rick Rogers, 22, fire alarm technician, pleaded guilty to doing a burn-out at Paget on October 2.
His burn-out was reported by another motorist and resulted in police impounding his vehicle for 48 hours. He was fined $300.
Illegal burn-out left 200-metre trail of rubber
21.10.2005
A YOUNG driver left a 200-metre trail of rubber up a North Mackay street by doing an illegal burn-out, the Magistrate’s Court heard yesterday.
Several neighbours complained to police about the smoke and noise from the long burn-out, done at 9 o’clock at night, which resulted in one of the car’s tyres rupturing.
Mitchell Ian Rodney Woods, 20, apprentice fitter, pleaded guilty to drink-driving (0.131), driving while disqualified, creating unnecessary noise and smoke, all on Thornber Street on October 2, and driving while disqualified at Farleigh on September 11.
Police responding to neighbours’ complaints found Woods being restrained by his father in their front yard, prosecutor Constable Mark Flynn said.
Solicitor Robyn Cathcart, of Bill Cooper and Associates, said it was very out of character for Woods to have an argument with his family like he did that night and he had since transferred his car over to his father and mother so he won’t be able to drive it.
Woods was fined $1800 and was disqualified from driving for nine months.
In a separate case, Brendan Rick Rogers, 22, fire alarm technician, pleaded guilty to doing a burn-out at Paget on October 2.
His burn-out was reported by another motorist and resulted in police impounding his vehicle for 48 hours. He was fined $300.
Yeah, QLD brought out this hoon law, which means that they can take your car for 48 hours. Think the other states are the same now..
State Parliament has passed new legislation this week that enables the confiscation of vehicles by police in cases where motorists participate in illegal drag racing and/or drive dangerously.
The State Member for Lytton, Paul Lucas, said the new laws, which will commence in the coming months, would empower authorities to confiscate vehicles used for hooning for a period of 48 hours following a first offence
In instances beyond a first offence, the new provisions will enable courts to make orders to allow for:
- Impoundment of a vehicle for up to 3 months after a second offence.
- Possible forfeiture of a vehicle to the State after a third or subsequent offence.
Confiscation can only take place after the commencement of proceedings against the driver by police.
Mr Lucas said the new laws would also allow police to issue directions to the driver of a vehicle to cease using sound equipment for 12 hours where the noise created is considered excessive.
A failure to comply with the direction could result in the equipment being confiscated for 24 hours and prosecution for failure to comply with the direction.
Mr Lucas said the Beattie Government had consulted input from a range of bodies including the RACQ, the Law Society and the Council for Civil Liberties when developing the laws.
“These new laws will aid in the preservation of public safety and place reasonable checks on noisy vehicles which disturb the peace, especially in residential areas,” Mr Lucas said.
“The reality is that many people are fed up with illegal drag racing and dangerous driving in their community. It poses significant risks to road users, the public and of course to the motorists and their passengers.
“Many people have spoken to me about undue noise, especially along the Esplanade.
“We also had the tragedy of a young man tragically killed a number of years ago as a result of a drag race incident.
“These laws are about making our roads safer.”
Mr Lucas said he believed it was important the new laws were balanced and workable.
“In all cases courts will have to make determinations based on the circumstances of each case,” Mr Lucas said.
“If an offender is found guilty then they will be required to pay all the costs associated with towing and impoundment. Police will incur the cost of impounding a vehicle for the first 48-hour period until the outcome of the offender’s court proceedings is known.
“As a further protection, the Government has committed that these new provisions will be subject to review after a two year period.
“This will ensure a tough but fair system is in operation.”
State Parliament has passed new legislation this week that enables the confiscation of vehicles by police in cases where motorists participate in illegal drag racing and/or drive dangerously.
The State Member for Lytton, Paul Lucas, said the new laws, which will commence in the coming months, would empower authorities to confiscate vehicles used for hooning for a period of 48 hours following a first offence
In instances beyond a first offence, the new provisions will enable courts to make orders to allow for:
- Impoundment of a vehicle for up to 3 months after a second offence.
- Possible forfeiture of a vehicle to the State after a third or subsequent offence.
Confiscation can only take place after the commencement of proceedings against the driver by police.
Mr Lucas said the new laws would also allow police to issue directions to the driver of a vehicle to cease using sound equipment for 12 hours where the noise created is considered excessive.
A failure to comply with the direction could result in the equipment being confiscated for 24 hours and prosecution for failure to comply with the direction.
Mr Lucas said the Beattie Government had consulted input from a range of bodies including the RACQ, the Law Society and the Council for Civil Liberties when developing the laws.
“These new laws will aid in the preservation of public safety and place reasonable checks on noisy vehicles which disturb the peace, especially in residential areas,” Mr Lucas said.
“The reality is that many people are fed up with illegal drag racing and dangerous driving in their community. It poses significant risks to road users, the public and of course to the motorists and their passengers.
“Many people have spoken to me about undue noise, especially along the Esplanade.
“We also had the tragedy of a young man tragically killed a number of years ago as a result of a drag race incident.
“These laws are about making our roads safer.”
Mr Lucas said he believed it was important the new laws were balanced and workable.
“In all cases courts will have to make determinations based on the circumstances of each case,” Mr Lucas said.
“If an offender is found guilty then they will be required to pay all the costs associated with towing and impoundment. Police will incur the cost of impounding a vehicle for the first 48-hour period until the outcome of the offender’s court proceedings is known.
“As a further protection, the Government has committed that these new provisions will be subject to review after a two year period.
“This will ensure a tough but fair system is in operation.”
raggyman said:
“This will ensure a tough but fair system is in operation.”
When it comes to motoring and car ownership in general, Ive yet to see anything thats fair.
Now they are legalising car theft and car-jacking, which is essentially what they are giving the police powers to do.
Well, think the police here at the moment with the Holden's, lets pull this guy over cause I want to check his car out, but lets pretend that we are being serious so that he doesn't think we just pulled him over to check his car out. So don't think they are as bad here YET in the UK as they are back home. Plus I find at home people are more into their cars than here. Not sure what factor it is, maybe the weather and somewhere to do work on the car. Not sure.
Funny enough, had by rego photo taken the other day, not sure if it was because the dude liked the car and wanted a photo, or maybe can expect something in the mail. Who knows.. I know they probably have a whole wall dedicated to me at the Congestion Zone centre in London... and probably go some dude full time on the camera's going.. we are going to catch that little bastard when he comes in here next.
I do think it is an insult though getting pulled over by the police in a pissing little ford fiesta.. now come on guys.. if I really wanted to, do you think you could keep up?
Funny enough, had by rego photo taken the other day, not sure if it was because the dude liked the car and wanted a photo, or maybe can expect something in the mail. Who knows.. I know they probably have a whole wall dedicated to me at the Congestion Zone centre in London... and probably go some dude full time on the camera's going.. we are going to catch that little bastard when he comes in here next.
I do think it is an insult though getting pulled over by the police in a pissing little ford fiesta.. now come on guys.. if I really wanted to, do you think you could keep up?
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