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ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986 - SECT 84ZU

Notice to be given of intention to apply for disposal order

    (1)     The Chief Commissioner of Police may give notice of an application for a disposal order for a motor vehicle if—

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

        (a)     a decision is made by a police officer to impound or immobilise the motor vehicle under section 84F or an impoundment or immobilisation order is made against the vehicle; and

S. 84ZU(1)(b) amended by No. 76/2010 s. 40(4).

        (b)     the relevant court adjourns proceedings in relation to a relevant offence, other than to a fixed date, because the accused fails to appear; and

S. 84ZU(1)(c) amended by No. 76/2010 s. 40(4).

        (c)     a warrant is issued for the arrest of the accused; and

        (d)     the motor vehicle has not been collected, and the designated costs are not paid, within 2 months after the day the proceedings are adjourned.

    (2)     At least 28 days before making an application under subsection (1) the Chief Commissioner of Police must—

        (a)     serve notice of the intention to make the application on—

              (i)     the driver of the motor vehicle; and

              (ii)     if the driver of the motor vehicle is not the registered operator of the motor vehicle, the registered operator; and

              (iii)     any person who the Chief Commissioner is aware has an interest in the motor vehicle; and

S. 84ZU
(2)(a)(iv) amended by Nos 50/2012 s. 26(1), 49/2019 s. 116(Sch.  1 item 191).

              (iv)     the Secretary.



S. 84ZU
(2)(b) repealed by No. 50/2012 s. 26(2).

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    (3)     A notice under subsection (2) must state—

        (a)     that the Chief Commissioner intends to apply for an order to dispose of the motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is collected, and the designated costs paid, within 28 days of the date the notice is served; and

        (b)     information that identifies the motor vehicle, including the motor vehicle's registration number (if applicable); and

S. 84ZU(3)(ba) inserted by No. 76/2010 s. 34.

        (ba)     that on the making of the disposal order, the motor vehicle, and all items or things left in or on the motor vehicle, will vest absolutely in the Crown, free from all other interests, rights, titles or claims in or to ownership or possession; and

        (c)     that a person named in the notice may appear before the relevant court at the hearing of the application and show cause why the order should not be made; and

        (d)     any person on whom the notice is served must not sell or otherwise dispose of the person's interest in the motor vehicle without the approval of the relevant court.

S. 84ZUA inserted by No. 32/2011 s. 16.



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