[24D Detention of motor vehicles]
Immigration Act 1971 (1971 c 77) | Legislation

[24D  Detention of motor vehicles]

[(1)     If a person (“P”) has been arrested for an offence under section 24C committed in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, a senior officer or a constable may detain a relevant vehicle.

(2)     Subject to regulations under subsection (8), a vehicle detained under subsection (1) must be released—

(a)     when a decision is taken not to charge P with the offence, or

(b)     if P is charged with the offence—

(i)     when P is acquitted, the charge against P is dismissed or the proceedings are discontinued, or

(ii)     if P is convicted, when the court decides not to order forfeiture of the vehicle.

(3)     If a person (“P”) has been arrested for an offence under section 24C committed in Scotland, a senior officer or a constable may

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