Dob in a hoon campaign

In Perth, WA, there is a campaign to encourage motorists to "dob in a hoon". Basically, if they see anyone driving irresponsibly they can lodge a report with the police and have it followed up, sometimes leading to car confiscations.

I don't have a problem with crackdowns on dangerous driving, and residents have every right to expect police to enforce the road rules in their residential areas to allow them to live in peace.

A problem does arise, however, when drivers can face consquences based soley on heresay evidence from another motorist. We're not talking a small fine here either, were talking confiscation of your car for up to three months, which could have dire consequences on someone's life and career. I have already heard of a case where a guy was reported doing 250 on a highway (which his car wasn't even capable of). After having the police at the door, it turned out that an angry female reported him, to get back at him over another matter.

If/when they introduce this stuid idea in NSW, I will be reporting every second car I see, and I will be urging other motorists to do the same. If they get an influx of complaints which are obviously bogus or trivial, they will soon see that the system is unworkable (Pretty obvious I would have thought).

We need to do this, otherwise it's likely that Australia will become a place where the police are knocking on your door to take your car away after the slightest altercation with someone.