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Alleged hooning offence leads to coronavirus fines

Three people were fined on the Fraser Coast

THREE COVID-19 infringements have been issued at Burgowan after police were called out to a vehicle allegedly doing burnouts.  

The incident happened near Torbanlea about 5pm on Saturday.  

The $1334 infringement notices for failing to comply with a COVID-19 direction issued by the Chief Health Officer were issued to the driver and two passengers, three males, aged between 25 and 32.  

Police were alerted to a vehicle doing numerous burnouts in a number of locations near Howard and Torbanlea.  

The 32-year-old male driver has also been charged in relation to the burnout offences.  

His vehicle has been immobilised for 90 days and he will face Hervey Bay Magistrates Court.

Originally published as Alleged hooning offence leads to coronavirus fines

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/fraser-coast/alleged-hooning-offence-leads-to-coronavirus-fines/news-story/4e269008262e9d96893e72f2c545990d