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Tasmania Police has confiscated over 200 vehicles associated with hooning drivers in 2024, intensifying efforts against dangerous driving. Of the 267 cars seized in the first half of the year, 180 await collection or crushing. Police Minister Felix Ellis announced potential new legislation to expedite vehicle crushing and impose stricter penalties on reckless drivers. Inspector Cathy Bennett highlighted the role of online platforms in encouraging such behaviors, noting that drivers often film and share their actions. The crackdown continues as 27 vehicles were seized and 60 drivers caught speeding between May and June 2024.
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