An ongoing police operation against illegally modified cars in New South Wales has resulted in the defecting of 23 vehicles believed to be linked to street racing and anti-social driving.
On December 18 and 19, officers from Illawarra Traffic and Highway Patrol worked with Transport for NSW compliance inspectors to continue Operation Dissent, following the duo’s first public appearance in August.
A total of 36 vehicles attended a temporary inspection site in Bulli, near Wollongong, where 23 vehicles were red-tagged for major earthing defects, preventing them from being driven home.
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A further 11 yellow tags for minor defects were also applied, but this only gives owners enough time to drive their vehicles home before they are deemed non-compliant.
According to officers, 75 traffic violation tickets have been issued and seven charges are expected to be filed against owners of vehicles who did not visit the inspection station.
Police also blocked the registration of ten vehicles, pending further inspection by Transport for NSW compliance officers.
Operation Dissent will continue into 2024 and beyond.
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