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Government cracks down on boy racers

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Publish Date
Mon, 12 May 2025, 6:23am
(Photo / NZ Herald)
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Government cracks down on boy racers

Author
九一星空无限talk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 12 May 2025, 6:23am

Tougher penalties hope to put the brakes on boy racers and fleeing drivers.

The Government's establishing a presumptive sentence of vehicle destruction for street racers, those who flee police, and intimidating convoys. 

Police will also get greater powers to manage illegal vehicle gatherings by closing roads or public areas. 

Police Association President Chris Cahill says told Ryan Bridge something needs to be done because the situation is out of control.

He says these aren't just boy racers, they are deliberately antagonising Police, throwing bottles and ramming cars.

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