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Sentencing Act 2002

Sentences, orders, and related matters - Discharge and miscellaneous orders - Confiscation of motor vehicles

133: Offence to remove confiscated vehicle

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"It's an offence to take a confiscated vehicle without permission"

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If you take a vehicle that has been confiscated under section 132 without permission, you are committing an offence. This vehicle is in the care of a bailiff, constable, or the court Registrar, and you must not remove it without the Registrar's approval. You could be fined up to $200 if you are found guilty of this offence.

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Part 2Sentences, orders, and related matters
Discharge and miscellaneous orders: Confiscation of motor vehicles

133Offence to remove confiscated vehicle

  1. A person commits an offence who removes or attempts to remove any motor vehicle surrendered to or seized by any bailiff or constable under section 132 from the custody of that bailiff or constable, or from the custody of the Registrar of the court, without the approval of the Registrar.

  2. A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200.

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Notes
  • Section 133(2): amended, on , by section 7 of the Sentencing Amendment Act (No 2) 2011 (2011 No 93).