Hooning Offences
Dangerous Driving
What Offences Are Classified As “Hooning”?
Hooning offences can be broken down into two types. Type 1 offences involve careless or dangerous driving, speed trials, street racing, police evasion, burnouts and unnecessary noise or smoke. Type 2 offences involve driving a modified vehicle that is non-compliant with safety standards, driving without a licence, driving uninsured or unregistered, high range drink driving or driving 40km/h in excess of the speed limit.
Penalties For Hooning Offences
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will My Car Be Impounded?
In Queensland, police now have the power to impound motor vehicles involved in hooning activities due to increased community complaints and speed camera monitoring. A motor vehicle involved in hooning can be impounded whether the owner was in control of the vehicle or not. Similarly, if you are operating a vehicle that is not yours, this vehicle can also be impounded.
Type 1 offences can result in the motor vehicle being impounded for 90 days. If there is more than one Type 1 offence arising out of the same circumstances, the motor vehicle can be impounded and may be forfeited. Type 2 offences will not carry the same confiscation issues unless there is more than one Type 2 offence arising out of the same circumstances, in which case the vehicle can be impounded for 7 days, 90 days or indefinitely depending on whether there are two, three or four further offences.
If your vehicle is impounded, you will bear the costs for transporting the vehicle to the impound lot and the costs for storage which can be a costly exercise.
Q. Can I Apply to Get My Car Back If It’s Impounded?
You can apply to for an early release of your motor vehicle if the impoundment was unreasonable, not having your vehicle is causing you financial hardship, the hooning occurred without your consent or the cause of the hooning has been corrected (in the circumstance of improper vehicle modification). If your vehicle has been impounded, our lawyers will be able to assist you in making an application for the vehicle to be released.
What Will AW Drink Driving Lawyers Do for You?
When it comes to hooning charges, our experienced lawyers are committed to helping you navigate every step of the process. We understand the serious implications of dangerous driving offences, and our proactive approach ensures that your rights are protected. Here’s how we can assist you:
- We will ensure that you fully understand the nature of the charges against you, any implications arising from the offence, what preparation you can do, and the entire legal process.
- We will assist you to address the charges head-on, through proper and appropriate preparation, to highlight to the Court that you take the offence seriously and are committed to responsible driving in future.
- We will explore all available options to develop a strategy that considers your circumstances and aims to mitigate the penalty, with a focus on securing you the best possible outcome.
- We will meticulously review and analyse the evidence to identify any inconsistencies and build a robust strategy tailored to your case.
- We will utilise our knowledge of hooning laws to negotiate with the prosecution where possible.
- As skilled advocates, we will confidently and effectively present your side of the story to the Court.
AW Drink Driving Lawyers are committed to protecting your rights. Our lawyers are here to guide you through the Court process, offering support at every step.
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Before you decide to go to trial or sentence, we will advise you on all options available. This may include negotiation, case conferencing, or justice mediation. You should know your options before such an important decision.
Proper preparation is key to a good result. We will prepare your matter for Court as well as tell you what steps you can take to prepare to improve the outcome.
We believe in open, clear communication. From the moment you engage our services, we will lay out every step of the process so that you’re never in the dark. We are committed to helping you navigate your case with certainty and peace of mind.
