Queensland studies hoon immobilisers
Queensland police will undertake a study into new car-immobilisation technology that could help reduce the number of lives lost on Australian roads – and still help a hoon get home.
Police Minister Judy Spence says the force is investigating the use of telematics to prevent hoons from accessing their cars. The technology can be used from a remote location to prevent people from using vehicles that are in the process of being confiscated.
“For example, if a person is caught hooning, they can be given one hour to get home, after which time their car can be immobilised via a tracking system,” she said.
Ms Spence says she will push for national support to investigate the technology.
New laws controlling younger drivers became effective in Queensland on Sunday. They include a longer “learner” period of one year and 100 hours logbook driving.
Police Minister Judy Spence says the force is investigating the use of telematics to prevent hoons from accessing their cars. The technology can be used from a remote location to prevent people from using vehicles that are in the process of being confiscated.
“For example, if a person is caught hooning, they can be given one hour to get home, after which time their car can be immobilised via a tracking system,” she said.
Ms Spence says she will push for national support to investigate the technology.
New laws controlling younger drivers became effective in Queensland on Sunday. They include a longer “learner” period of one year and 100 hours logbook driving.