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ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 84ZH

Search and seizure warrant

    (1)     A magistrate to whom an application is made under section 84ZG, if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing the matters set out in the application, may issue a search and seizure warrant to the person or persons named in the warrant to enter the specified premises and search for and seize the specified motor vehicle.

    (2)     A search and seizure warrant issued under subsection (1) may authorise the person or persons named in the warrant to—

S. 84ZH(2)(aa) inserted by No. 76/2010 s. 27.

        (aa)     direct a person to provide information concerning the location of the motor vehicle specified in the warrant in accordance with section 84GB ;

        (a)     enter the premises specified in the warrant; and

        (b)     search for the motor vehicle specified in the warrant; and

        (c)     use reasonable force to break into or open any structure on the premises specified in the warrant that may store the motor vehicle specified in the warrant; and

        (d)     seize and impound or immobilise the motor vehicle specified in the warrant, using any or all of the powers specified in sections 84G(3) and 84I.

    (3)     A search and seizure warrant must—

        (a)     state the purpose for which the warrant is issued; and

        (b)     give a description of the motor vehicle authorised for seizure; and

        (c)     give the address or other description of the premises in respect of which the warrant is issued.

    (4)     Every search and seizure warrant issued under this section must be in the prescribed form.

S. 84ZI inserted by No. 93/2005 s. 4.



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