Some reckless Dunedin motorists were dealt with by police for their poor driving behaviour on Thursday, including a doughnutting driver who had his car seized.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said a vehicle was reported doing doughnuts at the intersection of Panmure Ave and Riselaw Rd, in Calton Hill, by nearby residents, about 5pm.
The vehicle was being driven by a 22-year-old man who had earlier been reported tailgating and accelerating heavily on the Southern Motorway.
He was located at his home address in Mosgiel along with his vehicle.
The driver admitted to offending when questioned by police.
However, he downplayed it, and as a result his vehicle was impounded.
He was summonsed to court for the sustained loss of traction and infringement notices were issued for the tailgating incident, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Another vehicle was reported for dangerous driving on State Highway 87 between Mosgiel and Outram, about 4.45pm.
The vehicle was being driven by a 39-year-old man, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Police received calls from two members of the public who estimated the man was overtaking at speeds between 140kmh and 150kmh.
The vehicle was stopped outside the Outram Hotel as it was leaving and the driver was spoken to.
The driver recalled the incident and said the corner appeared quickly when he was overtaking.
Instead of slowing and pulling back into his lane, he accelerated heavily to get in front, Snr Sgt Bond said.
An infringement notice was issued for the dangerous passing manoeuvre.
In Broad Bay a 21-year-old male driver crashed into a fence, about 12.15pm. The driver, along with the occupants of the vehicle, left the scene, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Police were aware of the driver’s identity and were yet to speak to him about the crash.
In Lynn St, Balmacewen, a 67-year-old man pulled out in front of a passing vehicle, hitting its left rear side and causing minor to moderate damage to both vehicles, about 3.30pm.
An infringement notice would be issued, Snr Sgt Bond said.
On State Highway 1 north of Dunedin, a 56-year-old male was caught driving at 146kmh uphill between Pigeon Flat and Waitati, about 6.30pm.
His driver’s licence was suspended for 28 days, Snr Sgt Bond said.
