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Written question asked by Peter Gibson (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2022. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 October 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.


Motor Vehicles: Anti-social Behaviour

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of Section 59 of the Police Reform Act as a deterrent for the use of off road bikes and four by four vehicles in instances of anti social behaviour.

Answer

The police have the power under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 to seize vehicles, including off-road motorbikes and four by four vehicles being used in an anti-social manner.

Enforcement of road traffic law is an operational matter for the police.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54658
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Crime prevention Anti-social behaviour Motor vehicles
Legislation
Police Reform Act 2002
Link
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