Explanatory Notes

Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001

2001 CHAPTER 3

10 April 2001

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Regulation of Registration Plate Suppliers

Sections 30 and 31

44.The police or local authorities may bring prosecutions.  Prosecutions by anyone else must have the consent of the Attorney General.  Prosecutions may be brought against corporate bodies and against senior employees of those bodies.  Section 31 defines the terms used in this Part of the Act, including the terms “carrying on a business as a registration plate supplier” and “registration plate”.