47Notice of sale of impounded vehicles or vehicles forfeited to the Crown

47 Notice of sale of impounded vehicles or vehicles forfeited to the Crown

47 Notice of sale of impounded vehicles or vehicles forfeited to the Crown

(1) This section applies to a vehicle that—

(a) was impounded under the Act, section 239, 242 or 245, and

(b) has not been released, in accordance with the Act, Part 7.6, at the end of the period for which it was liable to be impounded.

(2) The Commissioner of Police may issue a notice confirming the vehicle is liable to be offered for sale unless appropriate steps are taken to procure the release of the vehicle.

(3) The notice must be given to—

(a) the registered operator of the vehicle, and

(b) a person with a registered interest in the motor vehicle, as defined in the Act, section 237.