2 prime movers confiscated under the hoon laws ( vic)

[Jason[98.EL]]

heard this on the radio this morning

The Victorian Government says truck drivers who speed are not above the law and will be penalised.

Two truck drivers have become the first in Victoria to have their trucks impounded under hoon legislation, after they were caught speeding in a construction zone.

They were travelling at almost double the limit on the Monash Freeway late last night, and their trucks have been impounded for 48 hours.

The Police and Emergency Services Minister, Bob Cameron says speeding will not be tolerated.

"You've got people doing excessive speed, effectively through a workplace, and it is totally appropriate that they're impounded," he said.

"I hope that there's a message there to other truck drivers that there are hoon laws in place and you'll find yourself off the road for a while."

when i heard it i was thinking how the hell do trucks do nearly double the limit didnt hear that it was in a construction zone till later this arvo

jason