Oldest 'hoon' has car impounded - Toyota Yaris Forums

jeikz · 01-05-2009, 09:46 PM

If the record now stands at 170km/h I wonder if any of your grandparents who are over the age of 78 would dare to go 180km/h to beat the record lol

http://news.theage.com.au/national/c...0106-7amy.html

Car of 78-year-old 'hoon' impounded

January 6, 2009 - 6:40AM

A 78-year-old Melbourne man caught speeding at 170km/h on a winding road has become the oldest person to have his car impounded under Victoria's hoon laws.

The man was driving the Nissan Pulsar at 170km/h in a 100km/h zone in Brandy Creek Road, Warragul, east of Melbourne on January 1 when he was caught by police.

He was following a Nissan Skyline driven by a 36-year-old man.

Acting Sergeant Carlo Visser said the road was six metres wide and winding.

"It is disappointing to see a senior member of our community being so irresponsible - what example does this set for younger drivers?" he said.

"The man expressed to us that he believed he was a skilled driver, and that he races cars.

"But we fail to see how a driver can be competent when they are tearing around roads at 170km/h knowing that other drivers will not be expecting you.

"To put those people's safety - and your own - at such risk is really just toying with death," Act Sgt Visser said.

Both men had their cars impounded and paid $600 to retrieve their vehicles from the Warragul impoundment on Monday.

The 78-year-old from Narre Warren North and the 36-year-old Canterbury man will both appear before court where they face fines and licence suspensions.

Previously, the oldest driver to have their car impounded for speeding was a 64-year-old Melbourne man who drove a Porsche at 110km/h in a 60km/h zone.

Police have already impounded 42 vehicles in just six days from Victorian drivers.

© 2009 AAP

thebarber · 01-05-2009, 10:40 PM

lol, irresponsible?

he's 78! you think he cares if he crashes!? he's had a good, long life!

lololol

kou · 01-05-2009, 10:43 PM

its better than driving 50kmh like they normally do.

saspy · 01-06-2009, 12:22 AM

i'd prefer them to go 170 rather than 40km in a 100km zone

jinxor · 01-06-2009, 12:28 AM

Irresponsible... and to prove it, he says he is a race driver.... lol

cali yaris · 01-06-2009, 01:32 AM

driving a Pulsar, LOL --

katsudon · 01-06-2009, 10:00 AM

not any pulsar.... a gti-r >=]

Ferret_san · 01-06-2009, 10:10 AM

He is also a member of the Datsun Car Club.

That makes it even funnier.

Probably couldn't get his Dastun 120Y out of the garage cause it was blocked by the 200B; which was blocked by his Fairlady; which was parked in front of his Cedric.

He could have taken the Bluebird, but that fused into his Sunny.

01-05-2009, 09:46 PM	#1
jeikz Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris YR 3 Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 19	Oldest 'hoon' has car impounded If the record now stands at 170km/h I wonder if any of your grandparents who are over the age of 78 would dare to go 180km/h to beat the record lol http://news.theage.com.au/national/c...0106-7amy.html Car of 78-year-old 'hoon' impounded January 6, 2009 - 6:40AM A 78-year-old Melbourne man caught speeding at 170km/h on a winding road has become the oldest person to have his car impounded under Victoria's hoon laws. The man was driving the Nissan Pulsar at 170km/h in a 100km/h zone in Brandy Creek Road, Warragul, east of Melbourne on January 1 when he was caught by police. He was following a Nissan Skyline driven by a 36-year-old man. Acting Sergeant Carlo Visser said the road was six metres wide and winding. "It is disappointing to see a senior member of our community being so irresponsible - what example does this set for younger drivers?" he said. "The man expressed to us that he believed he was a skilled driver, and that he races cars. "But we fail to see how a driver can be competent when they are tearing around roads at 170km/h knowing that other drivers will not be expecting you. "To put those people's safety - and your own - at such risk is really just toying with death," Act Sgt Visser said. Both men had their cars impounded and paid $600 to retrieve their vehicles from the Warragul impoundment on Monday. The 78-year-old from Narre Warren North and the 36-year-old Canterbury man will both appear before court where they face fines and licence suspensions. Previously, the oldest driver to have their car impounded for speeding was a 64-year-old Melbourne man who drove a Porsche at 110km/h in a 60km/h zone. Police have already impounded 42 vehicles in just six days from Victorian drivers. © 2009 AAP

01-05-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	lol, irresponsible? he's 78! you think he cares if he crashes!? he's had a good, long life! lololol __________________

01-06-2009, 01:32 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	driving a Pulsar, LOL -- __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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01-05-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	its better than driving 50kmh like they normally do.

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saspy Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DownUnder Posts: 74	i'd prefer them to go 170 rather than 40km in a 100km zone

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katsudon View User's Garage Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia, Melbourne Posts: 95	not any pulsar.... a gti-r >=]

01-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#8
Ferret_san Hack.... What hack ?? View User's Garage Drives: 07 YR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia - BrisVegas Posts: 285	He is also a member of the Datsun Car Club. That makes it even funnier. Probably couldn't get his Dastun 120Y out of the garage cause it was blocked by the 200B; which was blocked by his Fairlady; which was parked in front of his Cedric. He could have taken the Bluebird, but that fused into his Sunny.