Victoria Police are escalating their efforts to curb dangerous street riding, commonly known as “hooning,” in Melbourne. The crackdown will now include the deployment of drones to monitor and identify offenders. These drones will assist police in tracking and capturing footage of reckless driving behaviours, such as speeding, burnout, and other dangerous manoeuvres. Authorities hope the use of drone technology will act as a deterrent and enhance enforcement capabilities. Police state the initiative prioritizes public safety and aims to reduce the risks associated with irresponsible road use. This move builds on existing hoon legislation and enforcement operations already underway throughout the state of Victoria. The use of drones represents a new technological approach to address this ongoing issue.