QLD Police to Auction "Hoon" vehicles July 4

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Vehicle auction, Molendinar – July 4
JUNE 27, 2012, 8:32 AM
Twenty-eight vehicles will be auctioned in accordance with Section 127 of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, in Molendinar next week including 11 impounded under Type 2 hoon laws.

The Type 2 hoon laws target repeat offenders who are charged with multiple offences in one of five categories:
• Driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle
• Driving whilst unlicensed or disqualified
• Drink driving over 0.15%
• Failing to supply a specimen of breath or blood, or driving under 24 hour suspension
• Driving an illegally modified vehicle.

Vehicles up for auction have either been ordered by a Magistrate to become property of the State, have failed to be collected by their owners or have voluntarily been handed over to the State.

Vehicles will be auctioned on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 commencing at 10am at Nationwide Towing and Transport, 12 Industrial Avenue, Molendinar.

Inspection of vehicles is permitted between 8am and 10am prior to the commencement of the auction at the holding yard. No inspections will be allowed prior to this time.

Any inquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to the Sergeant M Jackson on 5581 2859. Sale of these vehicles is subject to any claimant providing evidence of ownership by 4pm Monday

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.