Warrnambool police order 60 drivers to compulsory inspection
Failure to attend carries a penalty over $900. Unroadworthy cars may face registration suspension.
Warrnambool police ordered about 60 drivers to bring their cars to Friendly Societies' Park on Sunday, October 4. They had to attend a roadworthy inspection.
Drivers who failed to attend faced a penalty of more than $900. Police action followed complaints from traders and hospitality businesses.
They complained about loud, modified vehicles. Police identified the cars over the past month.
They sent letters requiring drivers to attend between 9.30am and 3pm. Failure to attend broke the Road Safety Act.
Some vehicles passed inspection. Others got defect notices.
These drivers had seven days to fix repairs before registration suspension. Police said deliberately loud cars were often unroadworthy.
They linked these cars to community disruption. One attendee said it was the first mass inspection he'd seen in Warrnambool.
- About 60
- Drivers ordered
- More than $900
- Penalty for non-attendance
- Friendly Societies' Park
- Inspection location
- 7 days before registration suspension
- Defect repair deadline
Why it mattersWarrnambool drivers face registration suspension and costly repairs if vehicles fail required roadworthy checks.
AustraliaWarrnambool-specific action, but the tactic could be adopted by police forces elsewhere in Australia.
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