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Part 2Police powers
Division 2Police powers
20 Power to move vehicles
A police officer may move or cause to be moved a vehicle which is parked or left standing in an area that is a designated area if, in the opinion of the police officer, the vehicle is – a danger to other vehicles or persons in that area; or causing or likely to cause traffic congestion in that area; or hindering the exercise of powers under this Act in that area.
A police officer acting in accordance with this section may – enter a vehicle using, if necessary, reasonable force, for the purpose of conveniently or expeditiously moving it; and move the vehicle, or cause it to be moved, to the nearest convenient place.
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