Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers there are in statute law authorising a person in uniform, other than a police constable, to stop and detain a motor vehicle so that a test on the emissions from it may be carried out; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Police Reform Act 2002.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what powers there are in statute law authorising a person in uniform, other than a police constable, to stop and detain a motor vehicle so that a test on the emissions from it may be carried out; and if he will make a statement. [142195] Mr. Jamieson: Vehicle and Operator Services Agency examiners, accredited under the Police Reform Act 2002 have powers to stop vehicles for the purpose of inspecting their roadworthiness, which may include a check of emissions. Sections 40 and 41 of the Act provide the grounds for such Community Safety Accreditation Schemes. Schedule 5 sets out the powers that may be conferred on accredited persons.

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