Police issued dozens of infringements, handed out pink and green stickers, and seized a car and some fireworks. Photo: Police/Supplied
Police have cracked down on Hutt Valley boy racers, issuing dozens of infringements, handing out pink and green stickers and seizing a car and some fireworks.
They said they "engaged positively" with a group of 200 gathering for Gumboot Friday, but the group then moved towards Paremata, where a checkpoint had been set-up.
"We checked every car leaving, and found some to be showing signs of intended anti-social road user behaviour, such as being seen with boot-loads of spare tyres and even one towing a dedicated skid car," Hutt Valley area prevention manager, acting inspector Gareth Barnes said.
He said a group of about 50 continued and attempted to set-up at at Thorndon, Seaview, Melling, Harcourt Werry Drive, Naenae, and Fergusson Drive.
Police urged the public to report any unlawful or dangerous road user activity. Photo: Police/Supplied
"We were one step ahead of them every time, and the group were never able take hold of any one location," Barnes said.
"Police are committed to disrupting any and all anti-social road user behaviour - it is reckless and wreaks havoc on our communities."
Police urged the public to report any unlawful or dangerous road user activity by calling 111 if it is happening now or through 105 if it is after the fact.
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