Two motorists have been charged for travelling dangerously in Southern Tasmania on Saturday night, after they were monitored by a police drone and subsequently arrested by police.

“On Saturday night, police deployed drones to the Rose Bay and Montagu Bay areas, to covertly monitor known hooning hotspots, and detect and remove unsafe motorists from the roads,” said Sergeant Andy McShane.

A 17-year-old motorcycle rider with a learner licence was detected dangerously conducting an extended burnout and high-speed wheel-stand. The rider will appear in court in November for serious traffic offences. Police investigations are ongoing to locate and seize the motorcycle.

An 18-year-old driver was detected dangerously conducting a prolonged burnout in Montagu Bay.  His vehicle has been clamped for a month, and he will appear in court on summons for several driving related charges.

“It’s pleasing to see that drones are assisting police to detect and remove unsafe motorists from our roads, however, it’s disappointing that some motorists continue to drive and ride dangerously which puts themselves and others at risk” Sergeant McShane said.

“The behaviour of the motorcyclist was reckless and extremely dangerous, and they’re lucky to have not been seriously injured or killed from their actions.”

“If anyone has information that would assist us to locate and seize the motorcycle – a blue Yamaha YZF-R6 with Tasmanian registration A377U – I ask them to come forward.”

“Police will continue to deploy drones across the state, to assist in investigations, and detect and deter unsafe motorists and those who commit anti-social behaviours.”

Anyone with information in relation to the location of the Yamaha, or instances of dangerous driving when they occur, is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 (info can be provided anonymously).