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Fines Reform Act 2014
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140 Power to remove number plates
The sheriff or a police officer may remove from that motor vehicle the number plates issued by the Transport Secretary if—
(a) a police officer intercepts a motor vehicle of a registered operator against whom an enforcement warrant has been issued; or
(b) the sheriff or a police officer finds parked or left standing such a motor vehicle.
S. 141 amended by No. 29/2016 s. 36 (ILA s. 39B(1)).