Road Traffic Act 1974
Part 6AImmobilisation, towing and detention of motor vehicles
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Part 6A — Immobilisation, towing and detention of motor vehicles
Division 1 — Preliminary
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Terms used 191
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Term used: consent 194
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Term used: authorised enforcement action 195
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Term used: towing arrangement 195
Division 2 — Immobilisation of motor vehicles
- Motor vehicles not to be immobilised 196
Division 3 — Towing of motor vehicles
Subdivision 1 — Towing regulated by this Division
- Application of Division 197
Subdivision 2 — Towing
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Towing parked motor vehicles prohibited unless requirements satisfied 198
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Regulations relating to towing requirements 200
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Release of motor vehicle that is being loaded onto tow truck 200
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Release of motor vehicle that has been loaded onto tow truck 201
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Motor vehicle must be towed by most direct route to approved storage yard 202
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Copy of towing arrangement must be given 202
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Release from storage 203
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Approval of storage yards 204
Subdivision 3 — Charges for towing and storage
- Towing charges 204
105A. Storage charges 205
105B. Regulations may prohibit or restrict towing and storage charges 205
105C. Liability for towing and storage charges 206
Division 4 — Detention of motor vehicles
105D. Application of Division 206
105E. Motor vehicles not to be detained 207