Traffic Act 1987

(1) A police officer may, for the purposes of the impounding determination:

(a) require a person who was the driver of the motor vehicle at the time of the alleged offence to give to the officer the names and addresses of the registered owner, registered operator or anyone who is otherwise the owner of the vehicle; and

(b) by the impounding determination or another written notice – require a person having the control of the vehicle to deliver the vehicle to the officer by a specified time at a specified place; and

(c) without a warrant, enter a place where the officer reasonably suspects the vehicle may be found; and

(2) A police officer's power to seize the motor vehicle under subsection (1)(d) may be exercised only within 14 days after the day on which the impounding determination is made.

(3) A police officer may use any reasonable force and assistance in exercising a power under this section.

(4) A person required by a police officer to give information as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) must comply with the requirement.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(5) A person required by a police officer to deliver the vehicle as mentioned in subsection (1)(b) must comply with the requirement.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

(6) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) or (5) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse.