A 20-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving after he was allegedly caught by police doing burnouts in Auckland's Waterview Tunnel.
Police spotted the vehicle around 1.30am on October 5, reportedly doing burnouts and creating a "blanket of smoke".
Authorities identified the vehicle shortly after and it was impounded. All five occupants of the car received infringements.
"We are going to hold them responsible for what is clearly idiotic behaviour," Auckland Motorways manager Senior Sergeant Scott Cunningham said.
"These drivers are putting other road users' lives at risk whilst driving in such an irresponsible manner and using public roads as their own playground.
"Police is committed to keeping people safe on our roads, and individuals who are responsible for burnouts are clearly not considering the safety of other road users."
The 20-year-old will appear at the Auckland District Court on Thursday, charged with operating a motor vehicle causing a sustained loss of traction.
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