What are the new powers under the RTA 1988 that allows Police Officers to immediately seize vehicles from drivers, if they suspect they are being driven without insurance or without an appropriate driving licence?

Shurely its written up somehere on the internet... Thanks!

I will get some stuff and post shortly for you!

Wait...wait...'new' powers from an Act from 1988?

Ha ha ha ha missed that one!

Section 59 Police reform Act 2002 allows for some powers of seizure of vehicles being driven in a manner causing alarm, harrassment and distress Dunno if this extends to uninsured cars.

I think untaxed cars are covered by different legislation still.

Untaxed cars would come under revenue law, eg goods being seized at ports for not duty paid etc

The power is under the Serious and organised crime and police act 2005, it relates to no driving licence as well as no insurance, you'll find it here

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Nice to have you back mate!

Cheers DW, how's Toby???

Grumpy and as mad as a box of frogs! - Nothing changes there then!

Fantastic piece of legislation, i've lost count of the vehicles I have seized.

They seem to use it a bit in Traffic cops too