Pair charged under new police ramming laws

Two men have faced a Melbourne court as the first people to be charged under Victoria's tough new police ramming laws.

Darcy McKay, 26, and Mark Gilbert, 27, did not apply for bail when they appeared in Melbourne Magistrates Court today, charged with a combined 62 offences after allegedly driving at police cars at Greensborough and Preston yesterday.

The pair is also charged with offences including stealing five vehicles- including a Porsche and Mercedes- and worth a combined $334,000 within the space of three weeks in March and April.

Additionally, Mr Mckay and Mr Gilbert are accused of trespass and dishonestly obtaining property.

The court was told Mr McKay needed medical treatment for facial injuries, and Gilbert for leg and face injuries, before they were remanded to reappear on June 28.

The men are the first to be charged under anti-ramming laws which came into effect yesterday.

The laws can apply to anyone who drives at police or emergency services workers and their vehicles, and carry a minimum two-year jail term with a maximum 20 years' prison.

With AAP