❓ This parliamentary question seeks data on charges and infringements related to unregistered vehicles in Western Australia before and after changes to road traffic legislation. The answer provides the requested figures, highlighting a shift in how these offences are handled.
AnsweredQoN 4074Legislative Council
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(1) In 2014, how many people were charged under the Road Traffic Act 1974 for driving an unregistered vehicle? (2) From 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015, how many infringements were issued for unregistered vehicles?
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Answered
21 June 2016
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
76 days
(1) 7 065
(2) 4 437
Notes:
Prior to 27 April 2015, unlicensed vehicle offences were dealt with by way of a charge under the Road Traffic Act 1974 – Part III, Section 15(3), not infringement. Following the separation of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , effective as of 27 April 2015, unlicensed vehicle offences are now dealt with by way of infringement under section 4(2) of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 .
Caveat: Statistics are provisional and are subject to revision.
(2) 4 437
Notes:
Prior to 27 April 2015, unlicensed vehicle offences were dealt with by way of a charge under the Road Traffic Act 1974 – Part III, Section 15(3), not infringement. Following the separation of the Road Traffic Act 1974 , effective as of 27 April 2015, unlicensed vehicle offences are now dealt with by way of infringement under section 4(2) of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 .
Caveat: Statistics are provisional and are subject to revision.
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