UK Statutory Instrument
1997
United Kingdom
The Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1997
These Regulations replace the Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1996, as amended by the Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1997, which only applied in Greater London and provided that a vehicle could only be removed if it had previously been immobilised.
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Schedules
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Citation, commencement and revocation
Interpretation
Authorised persons
Disapplication of the Regulations
Power to immobilise vehicles
Release of immobilised vehicles
Removal of or interference with immobilisation notice or device
Other offences connected with immobilisation
Removal of vehicles
Disposal of removed vehicles
Recovery of prescribed charges
Taking possession of a vehicle
Offences as to securing possession of vehicles
Claim by owner of a vehicle after its disposal
Issue of vouchers
Offences relating to vouchers
Disputes
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Maintains registers of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. Issues driving licences and vehicle registration documents. Collects vehicle excise duty. Businesses operating …
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