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**Numbiydq** · 03-26-2010, 07:13 PM

Word has it he had been booked, for "hooning" in Melbourne tonight.

Vehicle has been impound by Victorian Police..

More soon...

**bestonline** · 03-26-2010, 07:53 PM

Who does he think he is? Stirling Moss?

**mireOpekrhype** · 03-26-2010, 08:29 PM

Wooops

Police impound Lewis Hamilton's car near Grand Prix site

* From: Herald Sun
* March 26, 2010 10:41PM

FORMER Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was caught hoon driving and had his car impounded tonight.

The English McLaren driver did a burnout and a fishtail along Lakeside Drive in front of a Victoria Police divisional van that pulled him over.

Hamilton, who was visibly upset, had his car towed away and impounded and will also receive a fine.

It is understood he told policemen at the scene that he was worried this would dent his reputation.

The Herald Sun understands that he was not taken back the police station for questioning.

The incident happened between 9.30 pm and 10 pm tonight.

In 2007, Hamilton was banned from driving in France after being clocked driving at 123mp/h (around 200km/h).

He was given an on-the-fine and his sports car was impounded by French police.

**mymnduccete** · 03-26-2010, 08:35 PM

Young, dum and full of c..

**bestonline** · 03-26-2010, 08:41 PM

@LeeMcKenzieF1 Lewis hamilton sent out statement that tonight he was stopped by police for driving in "over exuberant manner" and apologises.

He just can't stay out of trouble down under, can he?

**97dYA9L3** · 03-26-2010, 08:47 PM

"It is understood he told policemen at the scene that he was worried this would dent his reputation."

His reputation as what..? As a good role model for the kids?

**bestonline** · 03-26-2010, 08:50 PM

Rumours that he slowed down to let Jarno Trulli overtake him were wide of the mark...

**ivandiadser** · 03-26-2010, 09:16 PM

What is hooning?

**bestonline** · 03-26-2010, 09:19 PM

Acting like Geoff Hoon, one of our more idiotic politicians

**ivandiadser** · 03-26-2010, 09:21 PM

Acting like Geoff Hoon, one of our more idiotic politicians

No that would be Gordon Brown, nobody elected him but somehow ended up being the prime minister. Good point about Hooning.

**mymnduccete** · 03-26-2010, 09:22 PM

To quote from Forrest Gump:

"Stupid is as stupid does, ma'am".

**mymnduccete** · 03-26-2010, 09:24 PM

Acting like Geoff Hoon, one of our more idiotic politicians

We've got plently of dumbass politicians over here. If you need a few more, we'll send some over your way

**Vzkdgdqx** · 03-26-2010, 10:08 PM

If I were LH, I would issue a public statement making a point that the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's. I'm a public person when I drive my McLaren. Other than that stay away from my privacy.

The problem is I'm not LH.

**bestonline** · 03-26-2010, 10:43 PM

If I were LH, I would issue a public statement making a point that the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's. I'm a public person when I drive my McLaren. Other than that stay away from my privacy.

The problem is I'm not LH.

Fair enough but for the minor point that it was a public highway. If you choose to drive on public roads, you obey the laws and have no right to privacy if you breach them.

If he wants to drive like a moron he's rich enough to hire a circuit for a private trackday and drive however the hell he likes.

**Mypepraipse** · 03-26-2010, 10:50 PM

If I were LH, I would issue a public statement making a point that the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's. I'm a public person when I drive my McLaren. Other than that stay away from my privacy.

The problem is I'm not LH.

Wrong. The way one drives on a public road is a public business.

**Vzkdgdqx** · 03-26-2010, 10:53 PM

Fair enough but for the minor point that it was a public highway. If you choose to drive on public roads, you obey the laws and have no right to privacy if you breach them.

If he wants to drive like a moron he's rich enough to hire a circuit for a private trackday and drive however the hell he likes.

Fair enough. But read my post more carefully: "the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's".

**buyviagraonlineusatoday** · 03-26-2010, 10:59 PM

Fair enough. But read my post more carefully: "the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's".

That isn't how it works. If you or I were to commit a motoring offence, the press would be free to publish the details and the public would be free to read about them.

The only difference is that in our case the press or public wouldn't care.

**bestonline** · 03-26-2010, 11:02 PM

Fair enough. But read my post more carefully: "the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's".

I had no problem reading your post, thanks. I just disagree that it's a private matter. Lewis broke the law on a public highway and shouldn't expect it to be kept secret. And that's before one considers that he's a high-profile celebrity and sportsman.

**Nmoitmzr** · 03-26-2010, 11:15 PM

Well he's been done for speeding in the UK and now Oz. He's got to be the first F1 driver in history to be caught speeding ......... Not..

I remember reading a story where Ayrton Senna was pulled over by the police near Reading and the copper said "who do you think you are Nigel Mansell?"...
I think he was let off after he signed a load of autographs. I don't think that would work for Lewis however..

**ElenaEvgeevnaa** · 03-26-2010, 11:22 PM

good old Lewis, fast and relaxed but a bit of a c*ck

so, what do you reckon he's gonna do stupid next year in oz then?

03-26-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
Numbiydq Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 568 Senior Member	Lewis Hamilton booked for speeding in Melbourne Word has it he had been booked, for "hooning" in Melbourne tonight. Vehicle has been impound by Victorian Police.. More soon... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 07:53 PM	#2
bestonline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Who does he think he is? Stirling Moss? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 08:29 PM	#3
mireOpekrhype Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	Wooops Police impound Lewis Hamilton's car near Grand Prix site * From: Herald Sun * March 26, 2010 10:41PM FORMER Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was caught hoon driving and had his car impounded tonight. The English McLaren driver did a burnout and a fishtail along Lakeside Drive in front of a Victoria Police divisional van that pulled him over. Hamilton, who was visibly upset, had his car towed away and impounded and will also receive a fine. It is understood he told policemen at the scene that he was worried this would dent his reputation. The Herald Sun understands that he was not taken back the police station for questioning. The incident happened between 9.30 pm and 10 pm tonight. In 2007, Hamilton was banned from driving in France after being clocked driving at 123mp/h (around 200km/h). He was given an on-the-fine and his sports car was impounded by French police. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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mymnduccete Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Young, dum and full of c.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 08:41 PM	#5
bestonline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	@LeeMcKenzieF1 Lewis hamilton sent out statement that tonight he was stopped by police for driving in "over exuberant manner" and apologises. He just can't stay out of trouble down under, can he? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 08:47 PM	#6
97dYA9L3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	"It is understood he told policemen at the scene that he was worried this would dent his reputation." His reputation as what..? As a good role model for the kids? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 08:50 PM	#7
bestonline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Rumours that he slowed down to let Jarno Trulli overtake him were wide of the mark... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 09:16 PM	#8
ivandiadser Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	What is hooning? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 09:19 PM	#9
bestonline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Acting like Geoff Hoon, one of our more idiotic politicians Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 09:21 PM	#10
ivandiadser Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Acting like Geoff Hoon, one of our more idiotic politicians No that would be Gordon Brown, nobody elected him but somehow ended up being the prime minister. Good point about Hooning. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 09:22 PM	#11
mymnduccete Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	To quote from Forrest Gump: "Stupid is as stupid does, ma'am". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
mymnduccete Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Acting like Geoff Hoon, one of our more idiotic politicians We've got plently of dumbass politicians over here. If you need a few more, we'll send some over your way Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 10:08 PM	#13
Vzkdgdqx Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	If I were LH, I would issue a public statement making a point that the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's. I'm a public person when I drive my McLaren. Other than that stay away from my privacy. The problem is I'm not LH. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 10:43 PM	#14
bestonline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	If I were LH, I would issue a public statement making a point that the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's. I'm a public person when I drive my McLaren. Other than that stay away from my privacy. The problem is I'm not LH. Fair enough but for the minor point that it was a public highway. If you choose to drive on public roads, you obey the laws and have no right to privacy if you breach them. If he wants to drive like a moron he's rich enough to hire a circuit for a private trackday and drive however the hell he likes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 10:50 PM	#15
Mypepraipse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	If I were LH, I would issue a public statement making a point that the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's. I'm a public person when I drive my McLaren. Other than that stay away from my privacy. The problem is I'm not LH. Wrong. The way one drives on a public road is a public business. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 10:53 PM	#16
Vzkdgdqx Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	Fair enough but for the minor point that it was a public highway. If you choose to drive on public roads, you obey the laws and have no right to privacy if you breach them. If he wants to drive like a moron he's rich enough to hire a circuit for a private trackday and drive however the hell he likes. Fair enough. But read my post more carefully: "the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 10:59 PM	#17
buyviagraonlineusatoday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Fair enough. But read my post more carefully: "the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's". That isn't how it works. If you or I were to commit a motoring offence, the press would be free to publish the details and the public would be free to read about them. The only difference is that in our case the press or public wouldn't care. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 11:02 PM	#18
bestonline Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	Fair enough. But read my post more carefully: "the way I drive my car is nobody's effing business but mine and police's". I had no problem reading your post, thanks. I just disagree that it's a private matter. Lewis broke the law on a public highway and shouldn't expect it to be kept secret. And that's before one considers that he's a high-profile celebrity and sportsman. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 11:15 PM	#19
Nmoitmzr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 717 Senior Member	Well he's been done for speeding in the UK and now Oz. He's got to be the first F1 driver in history to be caught speeding ......... Not.. I remember reading a story where Ayrton Senna was pulled over by the police near Reading and the copper said "who do you think you are Nigel Mansell?"... I think he was let off after he signed a load of autographs. I don't think that would work for Lewis however.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-26-2010, 11:22 PM	#20
ElenaEvgeevnaa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	good old Lewis, fast and relaxed but a bit of a c*ck so, what do you reckon he's gonna do stupid next year in oz then? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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