Raglan Police have arrested a 19-year-old man and impounded his car after reports of illegal street racing around the area over the weekend.
Police say the teenager was one of multiple drivers seen driving dangerously on Nau Mai Road.
The 19-year-old was taken into custody around 1.30am on Sunday. He is due in Hamilton District Court on 27 March, charged with operating a motor vehicle causing sustained loss of traction, and excess breath alcohol.
Senior Constable Brendon Richardson of the Waikato Road Policing Team says Police continue to run a dedicated operation focused on responding to and investigating illegal street racing activity that endangers road users, damages roads and causes disturbance to the public.
“We are taking a district-wide approach to this and will take action against those that are putting others at risk,” said Snr Cst Richardson.
“Police are also working with our partner agencies and local councils around other measures that can assist us in preventing this behaviour.
“I also want acknowledge Constable Hetal Patel who assisted with this arrest and contributed greatly to the outcome.”
Police are asking anyone that sees illegal or dangerous driving to make reports to Police.
“Photos and video footage is helpful for Police to follow up on offenders that quickly speed off when driving unlawfully. These can also be used to identify the vehicles, hotspots and times dangerous driving occurs and helps to identify the drivers.”
If you see any dangerous driving, call 111 immediately.
