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ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 84ZG

Application for search and seizure warrant

S. 84ZG(1) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.44).

    (1)     A police officer may apply to a magistrate for a search and seizure warrant to be issued under this Division in respect of a motor vehicle if—

S. 84ZG(1)(a) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.44).

        (a)     the motor vehicle is subject to an impoundment or immobilisation order and has not been surrendered to a police officer; or

S. 84ZG(1)(b) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.44).

        (b)     the motor vehicle is subject to a forfeiture order and has not been surrendered to a police officer; or

S. 84ZG(1)(c) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.44).

        (c)     a police officer under section 84F believes on reasonable grounds that the motor vehicle has been used in the commission of a relevant offence and the application is made within 48 hours after the alleged commission of the relevant offence; or

S. 84ZG(1)(d) amended by Nos 50/2012 s. 18(a), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.44).

        (d)     a police officer is empowered under section 84H(4) to seize the motor vehicle; or

S. 84ZG(1)(e) inserted by No. 50/2012 s. 18(b), amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 147.44).

        (e)     a police officer is empowered under section 84PB(4)(a) to seize the motor vehicle.

    (2)     An application under this section may only be made if the applicant believes on reasonable grounds that the motor vehicle is, or may be within the next 72 hours, in or on specified premises.

    (3)     An application for a search and seizure warrant must be made in writing.

    (4)     A magistrate must not issue a search and seizure warrant unless—

        (a)     the application for the warrant sets out the grounds on which the warrant is sought; and

        (b)     the applicant has given the magistrate, either orally or in writing, any further information that the magistrate requires concerning the grounds on which the warrant is sought; and

        (c)     the information given by the applicant is verified before the magistrate on oath or affirmation or by affidavit.

S. 84ZH inserted by No. 93/2005 s. 4.



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