Hundreds of Cars Hauled in to Werribee Police Station After Hoon Meets

Police have ordered more than 150 vehicle owners allegedly linked to recent hoon meets in Melbourne’s western suburbs to present their cars at Werribee Police Station today.

The operation, run by Westgate Highway Patrol on Saturday 9 May, follows a series of large-scale gatherings in Truganina last month and is designed to remove unauthorised drivers and unsafe vehicles from local roads.

Police said the first incident took place on Permas Way just before midnight on Friday 17 April, with a second meet on Felstead Drive at approximately 10pm on Sunday 19 April. On both occasions, the group of hundreds dispersed immediately once police arrived. Officers have alleged the group performed burnouts that emitted sparks and smoke, with spectators lining the streets to watch.

Footage captured from a police vehicle arriving at Felstead Drive on the night of Sunday 19 April has been released, with police hopeful that members of the public can help identify those involved.

Owners directed to attend the Werribee inspection are being checked under Section 13 of the Road Safety Act. Drivers are being assessed to confirm they are authorised to drive, while vehicles are being examined for major defects including mechanical faults, engine modifications and tyre issues.

Owners who fail to present their vehicle may have their registration suspended. Any defect notices issued must be repaired or replaced before the vehicle can return to the road.

Westgate Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Stephen O’Connell said police had a wide range of tools at their disposal to target hoon activity.

“We have a number of methods available to target hoons and remove unsafe drivers and vehicles from our roads,” Senior Sergeant O’Connell said.

He warned that the danger of hoon driving was magnified when vehicles carried defects.

“The margin for error at a hoon event is so small, let alone if dangerous burnouts and skids are being conducted in a car with defects,” he said.

Senior Sergeant O’Connell said the police push on hoon meets would not ease.

“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,” he said.

The operation continues a sustained police effort against hooning in Wyndham, following earlier cases including a Truganina hoon arrested and charged over an alleged organised burnout meet, and an unlicenced driver caught performing a burnout in Truganina directly in front of an unmarked police car.

Anyone with information about illegal hoon activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.