Mark Ihlein, Council’s Director Planning and Infrastructure Services, says Council is disappointed by the incident that occurred on Saturday, and is making arrangements for the removal of the tyre marks on John Street.

“The clean-up will cost $5000,” he says.

“This kind of behaviour is not only a blemish on the work Council has done to improve the appearance of the main street for the benefit of our community, but has criminal consequences for the driver involved.

“Most importantly, it is downright dangerous for the driver of the vehicle, other motorists on the road and pedestrians in the area.

“Council strongly urges all motorists to avoid this behaviour, and encourages the community to work with police to report these incidents to keep our roads safe.”

A 23-year-old male from Singleton has been charged with aggravated burnout and drive in a dangerous manner. The man was seen performing numerous burnouts in John Street between the intersection of York and Gowrie streets on Saturday, November 19 at 11.46pm.

At the time of the offence there were approximately 30 pedestrians on footpaths who witnessed the driver doing burnouts in his Nissan utility. At one stage a male was seen holding onto the rear of the utility tray and other vehicles trying to travel along John Street were forced off the road to avoid an accident.

Police spoke to the driver on Sunday, November 20 during which time he made a full confession saying he was egged on by his mates.

His driver’s licence was suspended on the spot and the registration of the Nissan utility was also suspended at the same time. The accused was charged to appear in Singleton Local Court with aggravated burn-out and drive in a dangerous manner.

The marks stretch from the intersection of John and Gowrie Streets up to the pedestrian crossing outside of newly refurbished Bailey Real Estate building (formerly Max Bailey).