Police `stupefied` by hoon behaviour

Police `stupefied` by hoon behaviour	17.07.2008
POLICE say they are "stupefied`` after a number of drivers had their cars impounded overnight for excessive speed in Victoria. A police spokesman said a Porsche was impounded in the inner Melbourne suburb of Carlton after allegedly reaching speeds of 154km/h in Lygon Street at 8.30pm (AEST). The male driver first attracted police attention by driving to the right of a tram stop. Two other drivers were caught driving in suburban streets in the south-eastern suburb of Bentleigh East at alleged speeds of up to 140km/h just after 9pm. The drivers, a 27-year-old from Clayton South and an 18-year-old from Cheltenham have been interviewed for driving at a speed dangerous. All the cars were impounded. Over 5000 drivers have had their vehicles impounded due to reckless and stupid behaviour since "hoon`` legislation was introduced a year ago. Share this article Digg this Post to del.icio.us Post to Newsvine Post to Facebook Add to kwoff
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