A 19-year-old disqualified driver in New South Wales has racked up almost $6,000 in fines and had his car impounded after being caught performing burnouts on a public road over the weekend.
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Burnouts Lead to Immediate Police Action
The incident occurred in the western Sydney suburb of Kemps Creek on Saturday night, 3 May 2025, around 10:23pm. The young man, who was already disqualified from holding a licence, was allegedly caught conducting dangerous burnouts in what appeared to be a VT-series Holden ute.
Police from the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Command intercepted the vehicle during the act. The burnout not only destroyed the rear tyres of the ute but also caused visible damage to the rear bumper, leaving remnants of the burnout strewn across the road.
Penalties Total $5,818 Plus Vehicle Impound
The driver was issued multiple penalty notices totalling $5,818 for various driving and licence offences. Additionally, the vehicle was confiscated on the spot and towed away at the driver’s expense. Storage fees will also be incurred, further adding to the overall financial burden.
The case has been escalated, and the driver is now before the courts. NSW Police confirmed that the vehicle was impounded as part of their crackdown on reckless driving behaviour.
Public Reactions Call for Harsher Consequences
The NSW Police Force’s Facebook post detailing the event attracted widespread public attention, with hundreds of comments ranging from calls for a lifetime driving ban to frustrations over a lack of legal burnout alternatives. Some users highlighted the risks to public safety, while others debated the effectiveness of the penalties.
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This incident has reignited discussions around hooning behaviour in suburban areas and the need for both stronger enforcement and more controlled environments for car enthusiasts.
Legal and Financial Consequences
In addition to the fines and impound costs, the driver will be required to face court for multiple offences. These include driving while disqualified, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and public nuisance. Legal experts suggest that penalties could increase depending on the magistrate's view of the driver's history and conduct.
NSW authorities have continued to stress that dangerous driving behaviour will not be tolerated, and offenders will face severe financial and legal repercussions.
Police Continue Crackdown on Dangerous Driving
This incident is the latest in a series of actions by the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Command targeting reckless and unlawful driving. The department has previously stated that burnouts and street racing are serious offences with far-reaching consequences, including licence suspension, court appearances, and vehicle impoundment.
Motorists are reminded that disqualified driving and public road burnouts are not only illegal but pose significant risks to community safety. Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses hooning to report it via Crime Stoppers or directly through local police channels.
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