Traffic and Highway Patrol Command conducted Operation Furious last Friday and Saturday nights, targeting the suburbs of Greenacre, Punchbowl, Wiley Park and Bass Hill. They were assisted by PolAir, officers from Campsie and Bankstown Police Area Commands, Bass Hill Region Enforcement Squad and the Dog Unit.
The operation was aimed at cracking down on motorcyclists hooning, speeding, and failing to stop for police; as well as other dangerous driving and traffic offences in those areas.
About 10.20pm last Saturday, Traffic and Highway Patrol officers were patrolling the Villawood area, when they attempted to stop a group of motorcycles on the Hume Highway, allegedly travelling at high speed.
The group accelerated away, and two bikes turned off on Henry Lawson Drive. The pair were monitored by PolAir and were allegedly seen travelling at high speed and disobeying red traffic control lights.
They again failed to stop for police on Newbridge Road before stopping outside a home where a 22-year-old man, was arrested and charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously, motor vehicle exceed speed more than 45 km/h, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, not comply P1 licence – no P plates, and use vehicle with number plate obscured/defaced.
Police are trying to identify the second motorcyclist.
Inspector Tina Davies of Traffic and Highway Patrol Command South West, says motorists who treat our roads as racetracks and choose to ignore the road rules will continue to be targeted.
“We all have the right to feel safe when driving on our roads. Police will continue to target high performance and unregistered motorcycles through similar future operations,” Insp Davies said.
During the operation, police issued 25 infringements for speeding offences – including six for speeds more than 45 km/h above the signposted limit.
Additionally, officers issued 40 infringements and laid 10 charges for other traffic related offences.
