Covert hoon cameras catching crooks

• Covert cameras are now operating in hoon hotspots
• Six hoon offences have been captured in first two weeks of operation
• Government delivers on its election commitment

The State Government has added another weapon to its arsenal against hoon drivers by deploying a number of covert cameras aimed at capturing evidence of their offences.

Police Minister Liza Harvey said in just the first two weeks of the initial trial the cameras had captured six hoon driving offences.

"The alleged drivers are being pursued through the WA Police anti-hoon operation Nimrod and we expect to get them before the courts soon," Mrs Harvey said.

"My message to hoon drivers in our suburbs is - there's nowhere to hide."

The Minister said the Liberal National Government had committed $170,000 to buy the cameras and trial the project.

"The difficult thing about hoons is capturing the evidence to prosecute them - this is just one of our weapons to get these dangerous individuals off our roads," she said.

Mrs Harvey said the locations for the cameras would be determined through police intelligence as well as areas identified by residents as hoon hotspots.

The cameras identify offences such as excessive smoke and noise, dangerous and reckless driving as well as the features of drivers' of motor vehicles, including the number plate.

"Hoon driving is some of the most dangerous and irresponsible behaviour someone can do behind the wheel and we will catch you," the Minister said.

Mrs Harvey said after the successful trial, WA Police would now purchase a total of 24 cameras over the next three years to place around the metropolitan area.

The Minister said the Liberal National Government was committed to making communities safer through tough laws and providing police with the resources they needed to combat crime and anti-social behaviour.

Fact File

• In 2013, the Government committed $170,000 over four years to trial covert hoon cameras

• The first two weeks of deployment captured six offences

• A total 24 cameras will be purchased by June 2018

Minister's office - 6552 5900