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TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - REG 64

Removal of parked vehicles

    (1)     If a vehicle is stopped or parked:

        (a)     at a place where it is prohibited by these Regulations to be left stopped or parked; or

        (b)     in a manner or position that causes danger, obstruction or inconvenience to drivers,

a member of the Police Force or an officer of the competent authority may move the vehicle or cause it to be moved.

    (2)     The vehicle may be moved:

        (a)     to the nearest convenient place where parking is not prohibited or where the vehicle may be left without causing or being likely to cause a danger, obstruction or inconvenience; or

        (b)     to any other place (including a police station) for safe keeping that the member or officer thinks fit.

    (3)     If the driver of the vehicle:

        (a)     does not comply with a request of the member or officer to move the vehicle; or

        (b)     cannot be found after reasonable inquiry of persons in the vicinity of the vehicle,

a member of the Police Force or an officer of the competent authority may enter the vehicle for the purpose of moving it.

    (4)     A member of the Police Force or officer who enters a vehicle under subregulation (3) is not liable for any damage caused by the member or officer when entering or moving the vehicle.



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