Vehicle Nuisance

Seizures

Where a Police Officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a motor vehicle is being used in a manner, which contravenes Section 3 (Careless Driving) or Section 34 (Driving elsewhere than on a road). If the vehicle is used in a manner where it is causing, has been causing or is likely to cause, alarm distress or annoyance to members of the public, the Officer can initially give a written warning (valid for twelve months) and on a subsequent occasion seize the vehicle.

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 has given the power for the Police to seize vehicles that are being used in contravention of Section 143 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (no insurance) which includes use in and on a public place.