Ipswich District impounded vehicle auction
Published Friday, 01 August, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Police are reminding Ipswich residents of the chance to bag-a-bargain next week, at Queensland’s first major auctions of vehicles impounded by police.
Police Minister Judy Spence announced earlier this month that 35 vehicles seized by police in the Ipswich District will go under the hammer at three auctions, set to be held on Monday.
Ms Spence said: “These are the first major auctions of their kind to be held since we introduced our new impoundment laws in the Ipswich area last July.
“Vehicles are being sold 'as is' and the plates have been removed. The onus will be on the buyers to get road worthy certificates and register the vehicles.
“To be honest most of these vehicles are not worth much, ranging from $50 to $1500.
“Police estimate the auction will only bring in between $5,000 to $10,000.
“What this does show is that our new impoundment laws, which went state wide on 1 July, are punishing people who flout the law.
“Many of these vehicles are uninsured and unregistered and are being driven by unlicensed or disqualified drivers.
“That is a dangerous combination and our roads are made safer by impounding these vehicles,” Ms Spence said.
The Type 2 hoon laws target repeat offenders who are charged with multiple offences in one of 5 categories:
• Driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle
• Driving whilst unlicensed or disqualified
• Drink driving over 0.15%
• Failing to supply a specimen of breath or blood, or driving under 24 hour suspension
• Driving an illegally modified vehicle.
Offenders can lose their vehicle for 48 hours for the first repeat offence, up to three months for a second repeat offence, or permanently for a third repeat offence.
Member for Ipswich Rachel Nolan and Member for Ipswich West Wayne Wendt said police in their local areas are doing a great job of cracking down of these dangerous drivers.
Mr Wendt said: “Police in the Ipswich District have taken a zero tolerance approach to these types of offences and drivers need to know if they continue to break the law they will lose their wheels.”
Ms Nolan said: “People who continue to break the law and put other road users lives in danger are a menace on our roads. These laws send a strong message to those drivers that their reckless behaviour will not be tolerated.”
Inspector Kevin Keillor, Ipswich District, said between July 2007 and April 2008 local police seized a total of 276 vehicles from repeat offenders, including the 35 set to be auctioned.
"These laws work on the principle that taking away a motor vehicle makes it difficult for the driver to commit any further driving offences and the more times a driver is caught, the longer the impoundment will last,” Inspector Keillor said.
"The vehicles to be auctioned include: Holden Commodores; motorbikes; a moped; Ford Laser and Falcons; and a Nissan Skyline that are valued between $50 and $1500."
The vehicles will be auctioned on Monday August 11 at the following venues:
9am at Trend Towing,10 Shoebury St, Rocklea.
10.30am at Blue Starr, 13 Sonia Crt, Raceview.
12.30pm at Lehmann Motors, 214 Main St, Tarampa.
These vehicles are unable to be viewed prior to auction. Any inquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to the Ipswich District Property Point on 3817 1333.
Media Contact: Minister’s Office: 3239 6172 Police Media: 3015 2444
Police Minister Judy Spence announced earlier this month that 35 vehicles seized by police in the Ipswich District will go under the hammer at three auctions, set to be held on Monday.
Ms Spence said: “These are the first major auctions of their kind to be held since we introduced our new impoundment laws in the Ipswich area last July.
“Vehicles are being sold 'as is' and the plates have been removed. The onus will be on the buyers to get road worthy certificates and register the vehicles.
“To be honest most of these vehicles are not worth much, ranging from $50 to $1500.
“Police estimate the auction will only bring in between $5,000 to $10,000.
“What this does show is that our new impoundment laws, which went state wide on 1 July, are punishing people who flout the law.
“Many of these vehicles are uninsured and unregistered and are being driven by unlicensed or disqualified drivers.
“That is a dangerous combination and our roads are made safer by impounding these vehicles,” Ms Spence said.
The Type 2 hoon laws target repeat offenders who are charged with multiple offences in one of 5 categories:
• Driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle
• Driving whilst unlicensed or disqualified
• Drink driving over 0.15%
• Failing to supply a specimen of breath or blood, or driving under 24 hour suspension
• Driving an illegally modified vehicle.
Offenders can lose their vehicle for 48 hours for the first repeat offence, up to three months for a second repeat offence, or permanently for a third repeat offence.
Member for Ipswich Rachel Nolan and Member for Ipswich West Wayne Wendt said police in their local areas are doing a great job of cracking down of these dangerous drivers.
Mr Wendt said: “Police in the Ipswich District have taken a zero tolerance approach to these types of offences and drivers need to know if they continue to break the law they will lose their wheels.”
Ms Nolan said: “People who continue to break the law and put other road users lives in danger are a menace on our roads. These laws send a strong message to those drivers that their reckless behaviour will not be tolerated.”
Inspector Kevin Keillor, Ipswich District, said between July 2007 and April 2008 local police seized a total of 276 vehicles from repeat offenders, including the 35 set to be auctioned.
"These laws work on the principle that taking away a motor vehicle makes it difficult for the driver to commit any further driving offences and the more times a driver is caught, the longer the impoundment will last,” Inspector Keillor said.
"The vehicles to be auctioned include: Holden Commodores; motorbikes; a moped; Ford Laser and Falcons; and a Nissan Skyline that are valued between $50 and $1500."
The vehicles will be auctioned on Monday August 11 at the following venues:
9am at Trend Towing,10 Shoebury St, Rocklea.
10.30am at Blue Starr, 13 Sonia Crt, Raceview.
12.30pm at Lehmann Motors, 214 Main St, Tarampa.
These vehicles are unable to be viewed prior to auction. Any inquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to the Ipswich District Property Point on 3817 1333.
Media Contact: Minister’s Office: 3239 6172 Police Media: 3015 2444