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An 18-year-old man’s Holden Commodore has been seized under WA’s tough anti-hoon laws after he was allegedly caught driving at 140kmh in Maddington this morning.
Police spotted the Commodore about 3.30am as it accelerated along the Tonkin Highway. The driver left the Tonkin Highway at Thomas Road and travelled on to the South West and Brookton highways.
The Commodore engine started to emit smoke and a mechanical failure brought the car to a halt.
Police then swooped, arrested the driver and impounded the Commodore for 48 hours.
The Martin man was charged with one count of reckless driving and one of failure to stop, and is expected to appear in court at a later date.
WA Police have seized 1,900 vehicles throughout the State since the anti-hoon laws were introduced in September 2004 .
MICHAEL BENNETT
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