Being stopped by the police while driving
When the police can seize your vehicle
The police can seize a vehicle if they think it鈥檚 being used in a way that causes alarm, harassment or distress, for example careless or inconsiderate driving.
They can also seize a vehicle if they think it鈥檚:
- being driven by someone who does not have a proper licence or insurance
- dangerously, illegally or obstructively parked
- broken-down or abandoned
If your vehicle is seized there鈥檚 a 鈥榬elease fee鈥� of up to 拢200 plus a storage fee of 拢20 for every day or part day.