Northern Territory Police have impounded a vehicle in relation to recent hooning offences in Katherine.

On the evening of Wednesday 2 October 2024, two vehicles were sighted by members of the public driving in a manner that caused damage to road surface and public places as well as driving a vehicle causing a deliberate loss of traction.

NT Police members from the Road Policing Division became aware of the incident after footage was posted on social media by a member of the public. Police have since located one of the vehicle’s following an investigation.

Police subsequently seized the vehicle under hooning legislation, which has since been impounded.

The registered owner of the vehicle will receive an infringement notice for drive vehicle causing loss of traction and damaging road surfaces.

Sergeant Rowan Benson said  “ Hooning will not be tolerated in our community. The manner of driving is dangerous and put the occupants of the vehicle and members of the community at unnecessary risk.

Road users are encouraged to report traffic offending to police either by calling 13144 or online at http://pfes.nt.gov.au/reportonline