Paky hoon heaven

PAKENHAM is home to more hoons than Cranbourne, Warragul or Endeavour Hills, with 75 cars impounded in the region since anti-hoon laws were introduced in 2006.
Dandenong is the local hoon hotspot, with 168 cars confiscated, followed by Narre Warren/Berwick with 90.
Towns with less hoons than Pakenham include Cranbourne with 69 cars impounded, Warragul with 72 and Endeavour Hills with 45.
Deputy Commissioner (Road Policing) Ken Lay said vehicles could be impounded if a driver was caught exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h, or travelling in excess of 145 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
The legislation also applies to offences such as organising or engaging in street racing, evading police, burnouts, donuts, fish tails, and dangerous driving.
First time offenders have their vehicle impounded for 48 hours, second offenders have theirs confiscated for three months and if convicted of a third offence, police may apply for forfeiture of the vehicle.
State-wide, about 80 per cent of drivers caught are aged between 18 and 30, and 63 per cent are aged 25 and under.
Victoria’s hoon capital is Bendigo where police have impounded 319 vehicles since 2006.
Holden Commodores are the most commonly impounded vehicles, followed by Ford Falcons.