Hoon drivers must be stopped, locals say

LOCAL residents are fed up with constant hoon activity at Kongwak roundabout along Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road.

A resident contacted the Sentinel-Times highlighting a recent event of vandalism where tyre marks, destroyed signs and vegetation are visible.

They stated the community is fed up with reckless drivers as the roundabout had been re-landscaped and beautified recently.

“Saturday morning (October 21) locals and road-users woke to carnage,” they said.

“Shredded tyre debris, skid marks, busted signage and signposts and landscaped areas gouged and decimated by tyre tracks.

“Residents have tolerated late-night tyre screeching and revving exhausts for many years, but are bitterly disappointed by the malicious intent and elevation in severity of this recent act.
“Action will be taken to see that this is behaviour does not continue.”

Korumburra Police confirmed they are aware of the situation and noted hoon driving had been an ongoing issue at the roundabout.

Police said not only were hoon drivers putting themselves at risk, but innocent drivers and pedestrians.

Highway Patrol will be ramping up operations in the area with an increased presence to deter hoon activity.