How to report hoon driving

If you witness hooning or other reckless driving, WA Police has an online Report a Hoon form (Traffic Complaint Form) where members of the public can report this behaviour.

The details you’ll be asked to provide include a description of the behaviour and the driver, the date, time, and location, and the vehicle registration, make, model, and colour.

The WA Police website states that, when making a report, photographic or video evidence can also assist in confirming details, such as the vehicle registration and description, the driver description, and the driving behaviour witnessed. However, it’s important not to put yourself at risk trying to collect this evidence.

As the witness, you must also be able to give testament to when and where the evidence was shot. According to WA Police, if they don’t witness the incident, the only way the offending driver may be convicted is for you to attend court.

If you’re not willing to do this, in some cases, your information may still help to establish a pattern of behaviour that could lead to apprehension and conviction at a later stage. You may wish to seek your own legal advice before agreeing to attend court.

To make a report, go to police.wa.gov.au and search for ‘Hoon reporting’. If immediate police attendance is required, call 131 444 to report the incident.