Police have charged a man for burnout offences and are warning other drivers from engaging in the same anti-social behaviour locally.
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Officers from Lake Macquarie and Newcastle police districts, with Traffic and Highway Patrol officers, conducted Operation Typewriter across the region on Thursday night.
The operation was formed to target repeat dangerous drivers, anti-social and hooning behaviour, which includes burnouts and street racing.
A 19-year-old man was charged with prolong, sustain loss of traction, and will appear in court next month. His licence was suspended.
Police issued a traffic infringement notice for burnout offences, three vehicles were issued defect notices due to non-compliance with vehicle standards, and seven defect traffic infringement notices.
Lake Macquarie Commander, Superintendent Danny Sullivan, said Operation Typewriter will continue to be conducted in the region.
“Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie police districts continue to show strong teamwork when it comes to making sure our local roads are safe from selfish hoon drivers,” he said.
“Our message is clear – there are no safe havens for hoons in the Hunter.”
Newcastle City Commander, Superintendent Brett Greentree, said hoons were selfishly endangering others when they drove recklessly.
“We will not stand for any hoon behaviour – enough is enough. The public deserves to be protected,” he said.