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Road Traffic Act 1974
Subdiv 2Impounding of vehicles by police for certain offences
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Subdivision 2 — Impounding of vehicles by police for certain offences
79. Impounding offence (driving), police powers to impound vehicle used in 127
79A. Impounding offence (driver’s licence), police powers to impound vehicle used in 128
79BA. Notice to surrender vehicle for impoundment, issue of etc. 129
79BB. Consequences of surrender notice 131
79BCA. Surrender substitute vehicle notice 132
79BCB. Consequences of surrender substitute vehicle notice 134
79BCC. Cancelling notice under s. 79BA, 79BCA or 79BCD 136
79BCD. Surrender alternative vehicle notice 137
79BCE. Consequences of surrender alternative vehicle notice 139
79BC. Acquittal etc. of pending charge of impounding offence (driving), effect of 140
79BD. Suspension of vehicle licence on Commissioner’s request 141
79B. Notice of impounding, police to issue etc. 142
79C. Senior officer to be informed etc. if vehicle impounded 146
79D. Release of impounded vehicle 148
79E. Liability for police expenses for impounding 154