4.5 - Unlawful Search of Vehicle

Possession can be defined by the following:

  • Government agents must not search a private vehicle without satisfying reasonable grounds, outlined in

    Government agents must not search a private vehicle if the owner is only being convicted of Road and Traffic offences.

    In situations where an officer has reasonable grounds to search a person, they may also search vehicles owned/operated by the person, in their vicinity.

Penalties and Punishments

Punishment

Alleged breaches of contract should be brought before a court for review. A courts officer may then impose penalties on the party at fault.

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