POLICE have issued 20 defect notices and 11 traffic infringements across two nights in a crack down on hoon driving across the ACT.

On Friday, police responded to community information that numerous vehicles were heading towards Uriarra.

Police disrupted the vehicles in the area, but they continued to move around the ACT in groups of 50 to 150, as police continued to intervene.

On Saturday, officers followed up with further targeted rural patrols, including Uriarra Road, Brindabella Road, Cotter Road, Paddy’s River Road and along the Monaro Highway.

Police also targeted industrial zones in Beard, Fyshwick, Mitchell and Hume.

Across the two nights, police issued 20 vehicle defect notices, including two vehicles put off the road immediately due to serious defects, and one vehicle that was identified as being driven under an existing unregistered vehicle permit.

A further 11 Traffic Infringement Notices were issued, while police also conducted more than 370 random breath tests, and 11 roadside drug tests, with one driver found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

Detective Acting Inspector Paul Hutcheson said police will target hoon driving in all areas across the ACT.

“Public roads are not a drag way or a racetrack, whether in a suburban area or somewhere more secluded, and police will take action against people who drive in a dangerous manner on our roads,” he said.

“I commend the members of the public who reported this illegal activity to police, and would encourage others who witness similar behaviour to do the same.”