Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002

Powers in relation to civil defence emergency management

89: Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles, etc

You could also call this:

"Moving obstructing vehicles, boats, or planes during an emergency"

If a state of emergency is happening, a Controller or a constable, or someone acting for them, can take action to prevent or limit the emergency. They can remove any aircraft, ship, train, or vehicle that is getting in the way of managing the emergency from the affected area. They can also use force or break into the vehicle if it is reasonably necessary to do so.

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Part 5Powers in relation to civil defence emergency management

89Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles, etc

  1. If a state of emergency is in force, a Controller or a constable, or any other person acting under the authority of a Controller or constable, may, in order to prevent or limit the extent of the emergency,—

  2. remove from any place within the area or district in respect of which the state of emergency is in force, any aircraft, hovercraft, ship or ferry or other vessel, train, or vehicle impeding civil defence emergency management; and
    1. if reasonably necessary for that purpose, use force or break into the aircraft, hovercraft, ship or ferry or other vessel, train, or vehicle.
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      • Section 89: amended, on , pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).