20Power to move vehicles

20 Power to move vehicles

(1)  A police officer may move or cause to be moved a vehicle which is parked or left standing in an area that is a designated area if, in the opinion of the police officer, the vehicle is –

(a) a danger to other vehicles or persons in that area; or

(b) causing or likely to cause traffic congestion in that area; or

(c) hindering the exercise of powers under this Act in that area.

(2)  A police officer acting in accordance with this section may –

(a) enter a vehicle using, if necessary, reasonable force, for the purpose of conveniently or expeditiously moving it; and

(b) move the vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to the nearest convenient place.