SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12Taking control of goods

Part 2The procedure

31Goods on a highway

1

If the enforcement agent applies to the court it may issue a warrant which authorises him to use, if necessary, reasonable force to take control of goods on a highway.

2

The court may not issue a warrant unless it is satisfied that prescribed conditions are met.

3

The warrant may require any constable to assist the enforcement agent to execute it.

4

The power to use force is subject to any restriction imposed by or under regulations.

5

The power to use force does not include power to use force against persons, except to the extent that regulations provide that it does.