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Boyracers hit Christchurch streets again

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 8:50a.m.

Fifteen cars were impounded, some for doing burnouts, and eight people were arrested

Fifteen cars were impounded, some for doing burnouts, and eight people were arrested

Eight people were arrested, 123 unsafe cars ordered off the road and 15 impounded following a boyracer meeting in Christchurch at the weekend, as police say boyracers are returning to "cruising" the city's streets.

The annual 4&Rotary South Island Champs were held in the city at the weekend and police said they were disappointed with the anti-social behaviour surrounding the event.

Large numbers of vehicles gathering to commit traffic offences in both residential and industrial areas, said Canterbury road policing manager Inspector Al Stewart.

"The behaviour is absolutely unacceptable. Fortunately we had extra staff rostered on to deal with the anticipated disorder and offending."

At one spot about 1000 people gathered and it took police two hours to disperse them.

Fifteen cars were impounded, some for doing burnouts, and eight people were arrested.

Over the weekend 123 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road, which Insp Stewart said was frustrating, as it showed some drivers were not getting the message.

Just last week a car that had been ordered off the road 12 days earlier crashed at Tai Tapu, south of Christchurch, killing the driver and seriously injuring three passengers, he said.

Insp Stewart said there was also an increase in boyracer numbers cruising the city's four main avenues. Christchurch City Council has banned cruising.

Police would clamp down on cruising, he said.

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20 Feb 2012 05:16p.m.

jim wrote:

to be fair it was only one weekend.those that are dumb enuf to do skids shuld get evyfin thrown at those idiots.however evy1 noz its illegal to go crusin.me my self think its unfair as 100 odd people ruined it for the other 1500 people that may not have been doin the skids and making the mess

20 Feb 2012 12:19p.m.

Big D wrote:

Northwood. It is never a waste of time phoning the police. Even if nothing is done, at least there is a record and if someone gets killed or badly hurt, you can then say out loud, "I phoned and told you, but you did nothing". I had an incident a few years back where we had problems with hoons broad sliding around and around a tree in a public carpark at around 2.00am. We wanted some sleep as we were to be up early that morning. It had been going on for a couple of hours. I was told on phoning that there was no patrols that could attend within an hour. Oh well, I will fix it myself. I was asked how and said that a large board attached to a piece of rope, impregnated with nails is going to fix them. "Oh but it may be one of our patrols". My reply "I do not have any problems about that as there are NO patrols within an hour away, I know a patrol from these hoons, and if it is one of your cars also hooning around, then they can answer for it with you most senior officers". Funnily enough, there were TWO patrols there within 5 minutes and they caught them in the act, one still going mad and the other speeding down the road. The police certainly ended up with a job for some time as these idiots were still abusing the police an hour later. We have also had problems in our neighbourhood for some time a few months back. It was 111 calls every few nights for some period of time. Probably a couple of years. It was known who the like offender was but could not be caught. Just too cunning! Finally this person was arrested on another charge, and as I had also been proactive and had visual records and dates, they back checked the complaints to line up other offences on similar dates. I was told by the detective in charge of the case that my actions were very worthwhile and wished that others had done the same. I was all worth it in the end. We now have some peace and quiet and a nights sleep without being woken.

20 Feb 2012 11:01a.m.

Big D wrote:

Good. It is about time these so called 'car enthusiasts' are given the big message that they are to obey the rules like everyone else. But listening to some of them, they have no respect for anyone or anything, blame the authorities for having them sit at the side of the road whilst their vehicles were checked out. So what??? If they did not gather in large groups and break the road rules, they would then be able to continue on with out problems. They just bring it all on themselves. Those who are visually impaired, or with hearing loss have no problems knowing what is going on. You do not need to be able to either see or hear. The smell of burning rubber is enough as it drifts for miles. Lets run these idiots off the road for good. If they want to race or show off their vehicles there are legal clubs which cater for these activities. BUT NO. THEY DO NOT WANT TO BE GOVERNED BY ANY RULES, CLUB OR GOVERNMENT IMPOSED.They seem to think it is their god given right to do what and when they want. Well there is news for them and it is all bad. About time they learnt this, but some are so thick in the head and so small in the brain they will never ever learn, nor be able to.

20 Feb 2012 10:59a.m.

Northwood wrote:

I live in Northwood, Christchurch and yes they have returned. Last Friday night was shocking and once again we were woken with these ferals. It's a waste of time phoning police as they are too busy. How bad is this? We lie there hoping they will roll or something similar just so it will stop and we can get some sleep. Lack of respect and consideration.