“Hooning” refers to anti-social and dangerous behaviour committed when driving a motor vehicle. In New South Wales, it is an offence to commit certain types of hooning, including;
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speed or street racing
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driving in a manner which causes a loss of traction (eg causing your car to do burnouts or drag racing)
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being involved in a police pursuit, and
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driving at least 45 kilometres per hour over the speed limit (ie a high range speeding offence).
Drivers who are caught for such offences risk having their number plates confiscated, having their vehicles impounded or confiscated and losing their licence in addition to the following penalties;
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For a first offence, a maximum fine of $3,300 and/or 12 months automatic licence disqualification.
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For an additional offence, a maximum fine of $3,300 and/or 12 months automatic licence disqualification and/or period of up to 9 months’ imprisonment.