❓ A WA parliamentary question inquires about existing vehicle confiscation laws for serious traffic offences, the government's research on its deterrent effect, and potential future legislation. The government confirms consideration of new legislation but withholds specific offence details.
AnsweredQoN 1436Legislative Assembly
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(1) What Western Australia statutes, if any, allow for the confiscation of a motor vehicle in the event that its owner/driver is convicted of serious traffic offences?
(2) Has the Government studied the issue to determine the deterrent effect of confiscation for such offences as -
(a) reckless driving;
(b) dangerous driving;
(c) driving while under suspension; and
(d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(3) Is vehicle confiscation legislation being considered and if so, for what offences?
(2) Has the Government studied the issue to determine the deterrent effect of confiscation for such offences as -
(a) reckless driving;
(b) dangerous driving;
(c) driving while under suspension; and
(d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(3) Is vehicle confiscation legislation being considered and if so, for what offences?
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Answered
12 August 2003
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
98 days
(b) dangerous driving; (c) driving while under suspension; and (d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(c) driving while under suspension; and (d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(3) Yes, legislation is being considered for introduction into the West Australian Parliament. I am not however in a position to advise the specific offences at this stage.
(c) driving while under suspension; and (d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(d) driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol?
(3) Yes, legislation is being considered for introduction into the West Australian Parliament. I am not however in a position to advise the specific offences at this stage.
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