A report by the council's transport manager, Paul Hamilton, adopted at a council meeting states that investigations in May gave Rosebank Drive a total score of 49. The minimum score required for action - based on factors including traffic volume and speed - is 50.

"Although it is recognised that the traffic conditions are almost at the level set to warrant consideration for the installation of traffic-calming devices, there are approximately 40 roads assessed to have a higher priority for traffic calming, many of which have no existing treatments at this time," Mr Hamilton wrote.

In a petition tabled in April by Cr Amanda Stapledon, 47 residents complained that since March 2008 they had been subject to burnouts, smashed bottles and rubbish thrown from vehicles. Bricks were thrown through windows, cars egged and teenagers walking around with knives.

Cranbourne police had also confirmed instances of drunken behaviour, noise and burglary, theft from cars.

Councillors agreed to the report's recommendations, including installing warning 'hoon hotline' signs and encouraging residents to start a Neighbourhood Watch group.

Cr Stapledon also successfully moved for the council to continue to monitor traffic conditions. The council will also look at funding low-cost traffic-calming measures.