Chaos as hoons take over iconic Melb strip
A strong police presence flooded the area on Saturday as of a targeted crackdown on reckless driving, Victoria Police said in a statement.
Dubbed Operation Traction, the high-visibility deployment was launched in response to intelligence suggesting a large group of individuals were planning to engage in high-risk driving behaviour.
Officers issued several infringement notices to drivers caught participating in dangerous and disruptive activities behind the wheel.
A number of defect notices were also handed out for modified vehicles deemed unsafe or illegal.
To help manage traffic and prevent further hooning, police temporarily closed sections of Chapel Street during the operation.
The move was aimed at both curbing anti-social behaviour and easing congestion in the busy night-life district.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed dangerous driving, or who may have dashcam footage or other information, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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