A driver accused of doing burnouts in the Warrnambool breakwater precinct is being charged and had his car seized for 30 days.
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A Warrnambool police spokesman said a member of the public reported the vehicle doing burnouts in Warrnambool's Viaduct Road about 9pm mid last week.
"As a result of that information police were able to track down the driver of the vehicle," he said.
"The male driver will be receiving a summons to appear at the Warrnambool Magistrates Court in relation to the improper use of a motor vehicle - hoon driving.
"His vehicle was impounded 30 days, which attracts fees of about $1200.
"If you witness driving behaviour putting other road users at risk, please call triple zero immediately.
"If you wish to provide non-urgent information then you can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au"
Police also impounded another vehicle at Camperdown.
A 53-year-old Camperdown woman will be summonsed to appear at the Warrnambool Magistrates Court to answer a charge of hoon driving.
The police spokesman said deliberate, reckless, dangerous driving would not be tolerated.
He requested anyone witnessing dangerous driving behaviour to immediately contact police on triple zero immediately.
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