Offence of meddling with vehicle clampE+W
49(1)A person commits an offence if he removes or attempts to remove—E+W
(a)an immobilisation device, or
(b)an immobilisation notice,
fitted or fixed to a motor vehicle in accordance with a clamping order made under a further steps notice or under paragraph 39(3)(b) (powers of court F1. . . ).
(2)A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 5 para. 49(1) omitted (3.7.2006) by virtue of TThe Collection of Fines (Final Scheme) Order (S.I. 2006/1737), arts. 1, 32
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 49 wholly in force at 5.4.2004; Sch. 5 para. 49 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); Sch. 5 para. 49 in force for certain purposes at 23.2.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(a); Sch. 5 para. 49 in force for certain further purposes at 29.3.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(b); Sch. 5 para. 49 in force for all purposes at 5.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/174, art. 4(c)