Melbourne’s hoons are taking notice as new noise cameras have been announced

The Victorian government has quietly announced a new trial of acoustic cameras aimed specifically at “anti-social” drivers.

The cameras are equipped with a microphone and are triggered when loud vehicles pass by. This follows a similar recent trial in New South Wales which claimed all recorded events were related to aggressive acceleration.

It is understood seven of the devices will be deployed at four locations across Melbourne “to crack down on hoon drivers because we are fed up with them,” local MP Steve Dimopoulos said in a social media post.

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Although exact details have not yet been announced, Yarra Boulevard – a popular winding road with elevated views of the Yarra River, bushland and the city – is believed to be one of the targeted areas following persistent complaints from residents.

Last month, councilor and former Boroondara mayor Sophia Torney told the story ABC Melbourne Radio said $5 million worth of upgrades to reduce speeds and increase safety along Yarra Boulevard had been ineffective against hoons.

Cr Torney called for the remaining $7 million in federal funding to be redirected to other measures such as noise cameras, road closures and “calming measures” – adding the council wanted the government to “act now before there is another death on this stretch of road”.