Drivers who participate in street races will have their vehicles destroyed or forfeited in the majority of cases under new legislation announced by the Government today.

On Sunday, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the current penalties “aren’t strong enough to deter this appalling behaviour”. He said police reporting found the frequency of anti-social road events was increasing and “enough is enough”.

Presumptive sentences are coming, meaning more power for the police to monitor and close areas like roads.

Assistant Police Commissioner Mike Johnson talks to Mike Hosking about the crackdown.

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