Western Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 1975 - REG 1701

1701 .         Removal of unattended vehicles

        (1)         A member of the Police Force may remove an unattended vehicle or cause it to be removed, from a road to a police station, or any other place where it may conveniently be detained, if — 

            (a)         he has reasonable cause to believe it is an unlicensed vehicle, or is fitted with an identification tablet or plate that was not issued by the licensing authority for the vehicle;

            (b)         it is not fitted with an identification tablet or plate;

            (c)         it is apparently abandoned;

            (d)         it is so parked as to cause an obstruction, or to constitute a danger to traffic; or

            (e)         he has reasonable cause to believe it has been involved in an accident, on the road.

        (2)         Where a vehicle is moved under the provisions of this regulation, the cost of removing the vehicle may be recovered from the owner on complaint, in a Court of Petty Sessions.

        [Regulation 1701 amended in Gazette 20 October 1978 p.3762; 2 February 1982 p.399.]