Constituency questions
Rowville electorate
Mr WELLS (Rowville) (11:41): (1910) The question I wish to raise is for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Minister, when will Victoria Police increase the number of police in the Rowville area to deal with the large number of young people acting in a reckless way? I have had many constituents contact my office complaining about reckless and antisocial behaviour and how nothing is being done to stop this dangerous behaviour. One constituent brought to my attention young people who are riding modified pushbikes that are managing to get up to speeds of 60 kilometres in a 40-kilometre zone in the electorate of Rowville. This is dangerous not only for the other drivers and pedestrians but for the young people riding these bikes who are not obeying road rules. My constituent pointed out that there have been many times where young people have nearly been hit by cars due to their reckless behaviour. Minister, despite my constituents addressing this situation to local police on numerous occasions, nothing has been done. Will someone have to be seriously injured before any action is taken?