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[Charliewool]

Seized hoon cars used by Lilydale SES volunteers in rescue and Jaws of Life training

TWO seized hoon cars were today ripped apart by Lilydale SES volunteers as they practised Jaws of Life training for the first time in Victoria.

Emergency services today demonstrated how seized hoon cars would be used to practise road accident rescues, after the scheme was announced in November last year.

Hoons who refuse to pay their fines and impoundment costs will have their cars automatically seized and used in future SES and CFA training drills.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said in Lilydale today the new scheme would provide a continuing supply of cars for volunteers to simulate rescues from car accidents.

“Previously these agencies had to rely on donations from wreckers or the local community and, while gratefully received, these vehicles were often not representative of the more modern types of vehicles that are encountered by road rescue crews,” Mr Wells said.