Removal of parked vehicles
64 Removal of parked vehicles
(1) An authorised officer may move a vehicle, or cause it to be moved, if the vehicle is stopped or parked:
(a) at a place where it is prohibited by these Regulations to be stopped or parked; or
(b) in a manner or position that causes danger, obstruction or inconvenience to drivers or pedestrians.
The vehicle may be moved:
(a) to the nearest convenient place where parking is not prohibited or where the vehicle may be left without causing or being likely to cause a danger, obstruction or inconvenience; or
(b) to any other place (including a police station) for storage that the authorised officer considers appropriate.
(3) For subregulations (1) and (2), the authorised officer may enter the vehicle for the purpose of moving it if:
(a) the driver of the vehicle does not comply with a request of the officer to move the vehicle; or
(b) the officer cannot find the driver of the vehicle after reasonable inquiry of any persons in the vicinity of the vehicle.
(4) An authorised officer, or any person assisting the authorised officer, is not liable for any damage caused to the vehicle in moving, entering or storing the vehicle.
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