Hume had the highest number of vehicles impounded by police across the state in 2024.
Recently released data by Victoria Police shows there were 528 vehicles impounded in Hume in 2024.
The offence that resulted in the most impounds was driving while disqualified or suspended with 243 vehicles impounded.
This was followed by excessive speed over 45km/h with 115 impounds, unlicensed driving with 61 impounds, learner driver without supervisor with 45 impounds and drink driving with alcohol concentration of 0.10 or more with 28 impounds.
Fawkner Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Frank Cuce said removing unsafe drivers from Hume roads was a top priority for police.
“It is astonishing how many people are prepared to breach the road rules, and blatantly commit serious traffic and criminal offences which warrant their cars being impounded,” he said.
“Taking away the ability of drivers to put others in danger is a powerful tool to prevent death and serious injury, and we will use these powers wherever necessary.”
Senior Sergeant Cuce said the ability to detect suspended, disqualified or unlicensed drivers had never been greater.
“If you’re impaired or unlicensed, it’s very simple – you shouldn’t be behind the wheel,” he said.
“Anyone choosing to make these high risk decisions and drive dangerously on our roads should know this won’t be tolerated.
“It is never okay to go over the speed limit. Speed limits are in place for a reason, and everyday in the news we see the repercussions of road trauma and this type of behaviour.”
