Police have issued 14 car owners with defect notices in a targeted operation in Lalor.
On Saturday, March 23, the Achilles Taskforce took to the streets to target hoon drivers. Fifty-seven people allegedly associated with recent hoon activity in the Hume and Whittlesea areas were instructed to present their vehicle for roadworthy inspection, with 42 attending.
Police issued 14 defect notices for mechanical faults, engine modifications, window tinting and tyre issues.
Seven of those who received defect notices also received infringement notices for more serious defects and other traffic related offences.
A suspended driver who attended will also be charged on summons to appear at court at a later date.
Several car owners who did not attend have either arranged to meet with police at another time or will have their registrations suspended.
In the first two years of Operation Achilles, police charged 363 hoon drivers with 2,931 offences. 375 vehicles connected to hooning were also seized, while almost 791 unroadworthy notices were issued.
Acting Senior Sergeant Sean Foley said ““Our focus on stamping out these events will not stop – the minute you cross the line and engage in hoon activity, you won’t be able to hide from police.”
Anyone with information about illegal hoon activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
