STATE member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes has made one of her first moves since taking over as the minister for environment by adding ‘hoon cameras’ around the state.
The devices are triggered by excessive vehicle noise, capturing images and registration details that EPA officers can use to identify vehicles for further action.
Owners identified through the cameras can be issued with a notice requiring them to take their vehicle to an accredited facility for noise testing.
Those who fail to submit their vehicle for testing or fix an illegally noisy vehicle can face fines of $1221 for individuals and $6105 for companies.
“Our new hoon cameras are about to hit the streets, targeting hotspots and putting illegally loud drivers on notice.” Ms Symes said.
“These cameras can detect illegally loud vehicles, capture their rego and help the EPA track down their owners.”
“If your car is illegally loud, expect to get it tested, expect to get it fixed – and if you don’t, expect a fine.”
Reports of noisy vehicles have surged in recent years, from 5404 in 2020-21 to more than 9100 in 2025-26.
