This parliamentary question seeks information on the costs associated with impounding vehicles under anti-hoon legislation in the South West Police District, including towing, storage, and disposal of uncollected vehicles. The answer provides specific financial figures for 2014-15 and 2015-16.

AnsweredQoN 4257Legislative Council
Asked
16 August 2016
Portfolio
Police

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(1) In each 2014-15 and 2015-16, how much did the South West Police District pay for towing and storage of cars impounded under the anti-hoon legislation? (2) In each 2014-15 and 2015-16, how many cars were not collected by their owners and what was the cost of destroying each car?

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Answered
14 September 2016
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
29 days
WA Police advise: (1) 2014-15: $347 710 (including GST). 2015-16: $504 570 (including GST).
(2) 2014-15: 20 – 1 vehicle sent to auction and 19 sent to scrap at a cost of $187.00 per  vehicle to WA Police. 2015-16: 26 – 1 vehicle sent to auction and 25 sent to scrap at a cost of $187.00 per vehicle to WA Police.

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