📘 Road Traffic Amendment (Impounding and Confiscation of Vehicles) Act 2016
051 of 2016Assented 28 November 2016
This Act amends the Road Traffic Act 1974 to strengthen laws regarding vehicle impounding and confiscation for certain traffic offences, including reckless driving and speeding, especially in school and confiscation zones.
Impact
Drivers who commit serious traffic offences, particularly repeat offenders and those driving unlicensed motorcycles, will be affected by stricter penalties, including vehicle impoundment and confiscation. The public benefits from safer roads.
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