s59 Police Reform Act 2002 & 165 Seizure notice

Question 1

What is s59 used for?

Answer 1

For vehicles being used for causing harassment

Question 2

What level of driving is required for a s59 to be used?

Answer 2

The standard of driving needs to fall below the standard expected by a competent and careful driver. Careless or inconsiderate driving.

Question 3

Does there need to be a anti-social element to the driving for a s59 to be used?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What are the steps with a s59?

Answer 4

1) Offender gets a warning and their vehicle gets a marker on PNC.
2) If the driver or vehicle gets another warning the vehicle gets seized
3) A third warning is another seizure

Question 5

How long does the warning period last?

Answer 5

12 month period which resets after each warning

Question 6

What power does a 165 seizure notice provide to a police constable?

Answer 6

A police constable in uniform can seize a vehicle if they have reasonable grounds to suspect:
- A motor vehicle has or is being driven with no insurance
- Driver has no driving license or otherwise driving in accordance with their license