{"id":"tas:act-2000-046","name":"Police Powers (Vehicle Interception) Act 2000","slug":"police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"46 of 2000","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":105847,"registerId":"tas-act-2000-046-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This Act may be cited as the [Police Powers (Vehicle Interception) Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-046) .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> The provisions of this Act commence on a day or days to be proclaimed.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears –[*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-076#JS1@Ja57@GC1@Hpa@EN)\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-076#JS1@Ja57@GC1@Hpa@EN) ***Commissioner*** means the Commissioner of Police;\n> \n> > ***driver*** means a person having control over the steering, movement or propulsion of a vehicle and includes a person riding a vehicle;\n> \n> > ***evidential material*** means a thing relevant to an offence, including such a thing in electronic form;\n> \n> > ***function*** includes a power, authority and duty;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 20 of 2020, s. 14, Applied:28 Sep 2020\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-09-28/act-2020-020#GS14@EN) ***oral fluid*** has the same meaning as in the [Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1970-077) ;\n> \n> [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 50 of 2009, s. 15, Applied:25 Nov 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-11-25/act-2009-050#GS15@EN)\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 50 of 2009, s. 15, Applied:25 Nov 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-11-25/act-2009-050#GS15@EN) ***owner***, when used in reference to a vehicle, means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a person registered in the record of motor vehicles and trailers kept in accordance with [section 41 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070#GS41@EN) [Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070) as the owner of the vehicle; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a person who is a joint owner or part owner of the vehicle –\n> > > \n> > > and includes –\n> > > \n> > > > (c) a person who has the use of the vehicle under a lease or hire-purchase agreement; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) a person to whom the vehicle has been sold or otherwise disposed of by a previous registered owner who has complied with the relevant provisions of the [Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (e) a person whom a police officer reasonably believes is the owner of the vehicle;\n> \n> > ***public street*** has the same meaning as in the [Traffic Act 1925](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1925-038) ;\n> \n> > ***regulations*** means regulations made and in force under this Act;\n> \n> > ***road-related area*** has the same meaning as in the Road Rules;\n> \n> [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-076#JS1@Ja57@GC1@Hpb@EN)\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-076#JS1@Ja57@GC1@Hpb@EN) ***senior police officer*** means a commissioned police officer;\n> \n> > ***thing relevant to an offence*** means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) anything with respect to which an offence against any law of the State has been committed or is suspected, on reasonable grounds, to have been committed; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) anything as to which there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that it will afford evidence as to the commission of any such offence; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) anything as to which there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that it is intended to be used for the purpose of committing any such offence;\n> \n> > ***vehicle*** has the same meaning as in the [Traffic Act 1925](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1925-038) ;\n> \n> > ***vehicle immobilising device*** means a device capable of causing a vehicle to stop or preventing a vehicle from moving and includes a device designed for, or capable of, deflating tyres.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of Act","content":"### 4 Application of Act\n\n> The powers conferred by this Act are in addition to the powers that police officers have under any other Act or law.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Roadblocks and vehicle immobilising devices","content":"# Part 2 Roadblocks and vehicle immobilising devices","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Roadblocks and vehicle immobilising devices","content":"### 5 Roadblocks and vehicle immobilising devices\n\n> > (1)  A police officer may, with an authority granted under [section 6](#GS6@EN) , establish a roadblock or use a vehicle immobilising device on a public street, a road-related area or other area if the police officer reasonably believes that –\n> > \n> > > > (a) establishing the roadblock or using the vehicle immobilising device would significantly improve the prospects of apprehending or locating a person in or on any vehicle who the officer reasonably believes –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) has committed an offence punishable upon indictment; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) is or may be endangering the property, life or safety of another person; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) it is necessary to establish the roadblock or use the vehicle immobilising device for the protection of life or property; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) an offence has been, is being or is likely to be committed and that, for the purposes of performing his or her functions under this or any other Act, it is necessary to detain a vehicle, a driver or a passenger in or on a vehicle.\n> \n> > (2)  A roadblock may consist of any appropriate form of barrier or obstruction preventing or limiting the passage of vehicles.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority to establish roadblocks or use vehicle immobilising devices","content":"### 6 Authority to establish roadblocks or use vehicle immobilising devices\n\n> > (1)  A police officer must not establish a roadblock or use a vehicle immobilising device otherwise than in accordance with the authority of –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a senior police officer; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 6 Subsection (1) amended by No. 76 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-076#JS1@Ja57@GC2@EN) if a senior police officer is not readily available, a police officer of the rank of sergeant authorised by the Commissioner for the purposes of this section.\n> \n> > (2)  An authority may be granted or renewed under this section orally or in writing.\n> \n> > (3)  If the authority is in writing, it must specify the following:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the date on, and time at, which the authority is granted;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the powers conferred by the authority;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the offence or the risk to public safety in respect of which the authority is granted;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the place or area at which the establishment of a roadblock or the use of a vehicle immobilising device is authorised;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the vehicle or class of vehicles in respect of which the authority is granted;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) the period of the authority;\n> > > \n> > > > (g) the grounds on which the authority is granted or renewed.\n> \n> > (4)  If the authority is granted orally, the senior police officer or sergeant must make a record of the matters referred to in [subsection (3)](#GS6@Gs3@EN) as soon as is reasonably practicable after granting the authority.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to stop and search vehicles at roadblock","content":"### 7 Power to stop and search vehicles at roadblock\n\n> > (1)  At, or in the vicinity of, a roadblock, a police officer may –\n> > \n> > > > (a) stop any vehicle and detain it for the time reasonably necessary to search it for evidential material relevant to a matter referred to in [section 5(1)](#GS5@Gs1@EN) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) enter a vehicle, using reasonable force if necessary, for the purpose of searching it; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) for the purpose of performing his or her functions under this or any other Act, detain the driver, a passenger in or on the vehicle or any person who has disembarked from the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2)  The driver of a vehicle must stop the vehicle at a roadblock when requested or signalled to do so.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.\n> \n> > (3)  The driver of a vehicle must not, without reasonable excuse, avoid a roadblock.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Power to request disclosure as to driver or passenger","content":"### 8 Power to request disclosure as to driver or passenger\n\n> > (1)  A police officer may request any person in or on a vehicle stopped at a roadblock or by a vehicle immobilising device to disclose –\n> > \n> > > > (a) his or her name and address; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the name and address of any other person in or on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was stopped or who was in or on the vehicle at or about the time when the offence referred to in [section 5(1)(a)(i)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpa@Hqi@EN) or [section 5(1)(c)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpc@EN) was, or may have been, committed; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the name and address of the owner of the vehicle.\n> \n> > (2)  A police officer may request the owner of a vehicle stopped at a roadblock or by a vehicle immobilising device to disclose the name and address of any person in or on the vehicle at the time the vehicle was stopped or who was in or on the vehicle at or about the time when the offence referred to in [section 5(1)(a)(i)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpa@Hqi@EN) or [section 5(1)(c)](#GS5@Gs1@Hpc@EN) was, or may have been, committed.\n> \n> > (3)  A police officer may make a request under this section only if, before making the request, the police officer –\n> > \n> > > > (a) provides evidence to the person that he or she is a police officer, unless he or she is in uniform; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) provides his or her name and place of duty; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) informs the person of the reason for the request; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) warns the person that failure to comply with the request may be an offence.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure to disclose identity on request","content":"### 9 Failure to disclose identity on request\n\n> > (1)  A person must disclose his or her name and address when so requested by a police officer under [section 8](#GS8@EN) .\n> > \n> > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.\n> \n> > (2)  A person who is requested by a police officer under [section 8](#GS8@EN) to disclose the name and address of any other person must –\n> > \n> > > > (a) disclose that name and address; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) if the person does not know that name and address, disclose such information about the other person's identity (such as any alias used by the other person or the general location of his or her residential address) as is known to the first-mentioned person.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"False or misleading information","content":"### 10 False or misleading information\n\n> A person must not in response to a request made by a police officer in accordance with [section 8](#GS8@EN) give a name or address knowing it to be false in a material particular.\n> \n> Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers in respect of vehicle stopped by vehicle immobilising device","content":"### 11 Powers in respect of vehicle stopped by vehicle immobilising device\n\n> A police officer may perform the same functions in respect of a vehicle stopped, or prevented from moving, by a vehicle immobilising device, or any person who is or was in or on that vehicle, as he or she may perform in respect of a vehicle stopped at a roadblock, or any person in or on such a vehicle.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evading police","content":"### 11A Evading police\n\n> [*\\[Section 11A Inserted by No. 50 of 2009, s. 16, Applied:25 Nov 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-11-25/act-2009-050#GS16@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  The driver of a vehicle must not take action to avoid apprehension or interception by a police officer who is exercising his or her powers or performing his or her functions under any Act.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (1) amended by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpa@EN) In the case of –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a first offence, either or both of the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) a fine of not less than 10 penalty units and not more than 100 penalty units;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) imprisonment for a term of not more than 2 years; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a second offence, either or both of the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) a fine of not less than 20 penalty units and not more than 100 penalty units;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) imprisonment for a term of not more than 3 years; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) a third or subsequent offence, either or both of the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) a fine of not less than 20 penalty units and not more than 100 penalty units;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) imprisonment for a term of not more than 4 years.\n> \n> > (2)  It is a defence to a charge for an offence against [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN) if the defendant proves that he or she had a lawful excuse for taking action to avoid the apprehension or interception.\n> \n> > (2A)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (2A) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpb@EN) The driver of a vehicle must not take action to avoid apprehension or interception by a police officer, who is exercising his or her powers or performing his or her functions under any Act, if, at the time the driver takes the action –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the vehicle being driven by the driver is stolen; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the driver is driving the vehicle recklessly, or negligently, within the meaning of [section 32 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1925-038#GS32@EN) [Traffic Act 1925](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1925-038) ; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the driver is driving the vehicle –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) while alcohol is present in his or her breath or blood in contravention of [section 6 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1970-077#GS6@EN) [Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1970-077) ; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (2A) amended by No. 20 of 2020, s. 15, Applied:28 Sep 2020\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2020-09-28/act-2020-020#GS15@EN) while an illicit drug is present in his or her oral fluid or blood in contravention of [section 6A of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1970-077#GS6A@EN) [Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1970-077) ; or\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the driver is driving the vehicle –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) while his or her driver licence has been suspended or cancelled; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) while he or she is disqualified from driving; or\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the driver is taking the action to avoid apprehension, or interception, by a police officer as a result of the driver having –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) committed an offence within Appendix A or Appendix B of the *Criminal Code*; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) breached an FVO or PFVO under the [Family Violence Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-067) ; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) contravened a bail order under the [Bail Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1994-009) ; or\n> > > \n> > > > (f) other prescribed circumstances apply.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  In the case of –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a first offence, either or both of the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) a fine of not less than 20 penalty units and not more than 100 penalty units;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) imprisonment for a term of not more than 3 years; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a second or subsequent offence, either or both of the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) a fine of not less than 20 penalty units and not more than 100 penalty units;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) imprisonment for a term of not more than 5 years.\n> \n> > (3)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (3) amended by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpc@EN) A police officer may arrest, without warrant, any person found offending against this section or any person who the police officer has reasonable grounds for believing has committed an offence against this section.\n> \n> > (3A)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (3A) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpd@EN) In any proceedings for an offence under [subsection (2A)](#GS11A@Gs2A@EN) in respect of a person, if the court determining the proceedings is not satisfied that the person is guilty of that offence but is satisfied that the person committed an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN) , the court may find the person guilty of an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN) and the person is liable to punishment accordingly.\n> \n> > (3B)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (3B) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpd@EN) In any proceedings for an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN) in respect of a person, if the court determining the proceedings is satisfied that the person is guilty of that offence, the court is to take into account when sentencing the person any convictions the person has for an offence under [subsection (2A)](#GS11A@Gs2A@EN) as if it were a conviction under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN) .\n> \n> > (3C)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (3C) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpd@EN) If a court convicts a person of an offence under this section and is imposing a sentence for the offence at the same time as imposing a sentence for one or more other offences, the court –\n> > \n> > > > (a) is not to include a sentence for the offence under this section as part of a general sentence, or mixed sentence, imposed under [section 11 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-059#GS11@EN) [Sentencing Act 1997](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1997-059) in respect of the other offences; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) is to impose a separate sentence in respect of the offence under this section.\n> \n> > (4)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (4) substituted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpe@EN) Subject to [subsection (4B)](#GS11A@Gs4B@EN) , a court that convicts a person of an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN) must, in addition to the penalty specified in that subsection, disqualify the person from driving for –\n> > \n> > > > (a) in the case of a first offence, a period of not less than 6 months and not more than 3 years; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) in the case of a second offence, a period of not less than 12 months and not more than 5 years; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) in the case of a third or subsequent offence, a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years.\n> \n> > (4A)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (4A) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpe@EN) Subject to [subsection (4B)](#GS11A@Gs4B@EN) , a court that convicts a person of an offence under [subsection (2A)](#GS11A@Gs2A@EN) must, in addition to the penalty specified in that subsection, disqualify the person from driving for a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years.\n> \n> > (4B)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (4B) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpe@EN) If the court convicts a person of an offence under this section and, at the time of committing the offence, the person had not attained the age of 17 years –\n> > \n> > > > (a) [subsections (4)](#GS11A@Gs4@EN) and [(4A)](#GS11A@Gs4A@EN) do not apply in respect of the sentencing of the person for the offence; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the court, when determining a sentence for the offence in respect of the person –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) must disregard that a minimum amount of money must be imposed in respect of the offence; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) may, in addition to any other penalty imposed in respect of the offence, disqualify the person from driving for a period not exceeding 2 years.\n> \n> > (4C)  [*\\[Section 11A Subsection (4C) inserted by No. 20 of 2017, s. 5, Applied:13 Sep 2017\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2017-09-13/act-2017-020#GS5@Hpe@EN) Proceedings for an offence under this section are to be dealt with summarily.\n> \n> > (5)  When a court imposes a disqualification from driving under this section, it must suspend or cancel any Australian driver licence held by the person on whom the disqualification is imposed as required by [section 17 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070#GS17@EN) [Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1999-070) .","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 3 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evidence of authority","content":"### 12 Evidence of authority\n\n> In proceedings for an offence against this Act, a certificate apparently signed by a senior police officer stating –\n> \n> > > (a) that an authority under this Act was granted or renewed for a specified period; and\n> > \n> > > (b) that the authority authorised the establishment of a roadblock or the use of a vehicle immobilising device at a specified place or area; and\n> > \n> > > (c) the grounds on which the authority was granted or renewed –\n> \n> is evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection from liability","content":"### 13 Protection from liability\n\n> No act, matter or thing done or omitted to be done in good faith by any police officer in the administration or intended administration of this Act, or in the performance or intended performance of any of his or her functions under this Act, subjects the police officer to any civil or criminal liability in respect of that act, matter or thing.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proceedings for offences","content":"### 14 Proceedings for offences\n\n> Proceedings for an offence against this Act are to be dealt with by a court of summary jurisdiction constituted by a magistrate sitting alone.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualification","content":"### 15 Disqualification\n\n> In addition to any penalty a court imposes under this Act, the court may disqualify a person found guilty of an offence against this Act from holding or obtaining a driver's licence for a period not exceeding 3 years.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulations","content":"### 16 Regulations\n\n> The Governor may make regulations for the purposes of this Act.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administration of Act","content":"### 17 Administration of Act\n\n> Until provision is made in relation to this Act by order under [section 4 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-004#GS4@EN) [Administrative Arrangements Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-004)  –\n> \n> > > (a) the administration of this Act is assigned to the Minister for Police and Public Safety; and\n> > \n> > > (b) the department responsible to the Minister for Police and Public Safety in relation to the administration of this Act is the Department of Police and Public Safety.","sortOrder":20}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available extract, the Act appears to remain focused on its original 2000 purpose of formalising police powers to intercept vehicles. The 2020 amendments likely refined or updated specific provisions (such as penalty amounts or definitions) without fundamentally expanding or contracting the core scope of the legislation. No evidence of significant scope drift from the original intent is apparent."},"complexity_factors":["Relatively narrow and focused scope — deals only with vehicle interception powers","Limited substantive content visible in the provided extract, reducing ability to assess technical provisions","Likely contains some definitional complexity around what constitutes a 'vehicle', 'public place', and lawful signal","Interaction with broader Tasmanian criminal law and traffic law adds some cross-referencing complexity","Penalties and enforcement mechanisms may involve tiered offences requiring some legal interpretation","Simple enough for most laypeople to understand the core obligation: stop when directed"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tasmanian Act gives police clear legal authority to intercept and signal vehicles on public roads, and requires drivers to comply. It clarifies the lawful basis for stopping vehicles, limits how the power may be exercised, and creates penalties for failing to stop.\n\nIt affects every driver in Tasmania and defines the scope and limits of Tasmania Police’s stopping powers."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2000 Act focused on roadblocks and vehicle immobilising devices for apprehending suspects and protecting life/property. However, section 11A (inserted in 2009 and significantly expanded in 2017) has grown into a substantial standalone regime criminalising 'evading police' with complex tiered penalties, mandatory disqualifications, and specific aggravating circumstances. This has transformed the Act from a procedural police powers statute into a hybrid that also serves as a serious criminal offences act with its own sentencing regime, effectively doubling the Act's scope beyond its original vehicle interception purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple amendment layers visible in the text (2003, 2009, 2017, 2020) creating a patchwork appearance","Section 11A contains nested offence structures with escalating penalties based on prior convictions (first/second/third offence tiers)","Cross-references to at least 6 other Acts (Traffic Act 1925, Road Safety Act, Criminal Code, Family Violence Act 2004, Bail Act 1994, Sentencing Act 1997, Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)","Conditional logic in section 11A(2A) listing 6 specific aggravating circumstances that trigger higher penalties","Complex sentencing provisions in section 11A(3A)-(4C) including alternative verdict provisions, sentencing considerations, and mandatory disqualification rules with age-based exceptions","Defined terms section incorporates definitions by reference from other legislation ('same meaning as in...')","Dual authorisation pathways in section 6 (senior officer vs authorised sergeant)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tasmanian law gives police special powers to stop vehicles using roadblocks and tyre-deflating devices (called 'vehicle immobilising devices').\n\n**What it does:**\n- Lets police set up roadblocks or use devices to stop cars if they reasonably believe someone in a vehicle has committed a serious crime, is endangering others, or if it's necessary to protect life or property\n- Requires a senior officer (or a specially authorised sergeant) to approve these actions first\n- Allows police to search stopped vehicles and detain drivers and passengers\n- Lets police demand names and addresses from people in stopped vehicles\n- Creates serious criminal offences for drivers who try to evade police, with much harsher penalties if the driver was drunk, drug-affected, driving a stolen car, or already disqualified from driving\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone driving on Tasmanian roads\n- Police officers who need to follow strict authorisation procedures\n- Passengers in vehicles that are stopped\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis law balances public safety against significant restrictions on personal liberty. It gives police extraordinary powers to physically stop vehicles (including using devices that can deflate tyres), but requires oversight from senior officers. The 'evading police' offences carry heavy penalties including mandatory licence disqualification and potential prison time, reflecting community concern about dangerous police pursuits."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act's scope was expanded and modified by later amendments: an evading‑police offence (s11A) was inserted (No. 50 of 2009, s16, applied 25 Nov 2009) and substantially amended in 2017 (No. 20 of 2017, s5, applied 13 Sep 2017) to add specific circumstances, minimum fines and disqualification rules (s11A(2A), (4), (4A)). Definitions were updated (owner definition amended No. 50 of 2009, s15; 'oral fluid' added No. 20 of 2020, s14), and authorisation provisions were adjusted in 2003 (s6 amendments, No. 76 of 2003). These amendments broadened offences, increased penalties and added cross‑statutory links (see s3, s6, s11A)."},"complexity_factors":["Broad discretionary threshold 'reasonably believes' for use of roadblocks/immobilisers (s5) increases interpretive complexity.","Layered authorisation routes: senior police officer or Commissioner‑authorised sergeant; oral or written authority with recordkeeping requirements (s6(1)–(4)).","Multiple operative powers at roadblocks: stop, detain, search, enter with reasonable force, and detain persons (s7(1)).","Criminal offences with differing penalties, minimum fines and escalating sanctions including mandatory disqualification periods (s11A subsections and penalties).","Cross‑referencing to other statutes and external definitions (Traffic Act 1925, Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970) adds interpretive dependencies (s3, s11A(2A)).","Evidentiary and liability rules: certificate as evidence (s12) and protection from civil/criminal liability for officers acting in good faith (s13).","Regulatory and administrative residual powers (regulations s16; administration assigned to Minister until arranged s17)."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, the Act authorises police to establish roadblocks and use vehicle‑immobilising devices, stop, search and detain vehicles and occupants, and require disclosure of names and addresses; it also creates an offence for evading police. Officially this is to improve apprehension or protect life or property (s5). Authorisation is given by a senior officer or authorised sergeant (s6). Drivers bear the compliance burden and risk fines, imprisonment or licence disqualification for failures or evasion (ss7,8,9,10,11A,11A(4))."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000","history":"/api/acts/police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000/history","analysis":"/api/acts/police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/police-powers-vehicle-interception-act-2000/documents"}}