OF04:Vehicle Offences

Question 1

Section 227 of the Crimes Act 1961 deals with what?

Answer 1

Possession of instruments for the purpose of taking or converting any vehicle, ship or aircraft if that was the intent

Question 2

What sorts of things would be considered instruments?

Answer 2

• Keys
• Bent forks
• plastic tape
• lock pullers
• various wire

Question 3

What do you need to do when deciding on the charge?

Answer 3

First look at the act itself and then determine intent

Question 4

What is unlawful interference?

Answer 4

Touching or dealing with a vehicle in any way without the permission of the owner

Question 5

What is unlawfully getting into?

Answer 5

Getting into/on someone else’s vehicle in circumstances that don’t show any other offence

Question 6

What is attempted unlawful taking?

Answer 6

Trying to start or get into a vehicle with intent of taking it but before having the opportunity to complete the offence

Question 7

What offence would you usually charge a passenger in a stolen car with?

Answer 7

Unlawfully getting into or upon a motor vehicle