Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations - Consultation Paper
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposed changes to charges for the removal, recovery, storage and disposal of vehicles in Scotland. Responses will help inform changes to ensure the vehicle recovery system remains effective, sustainable and fit for purpose.
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6. Legislative Scope
Proposed amendments apply to the following regulations:
1. The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2019
(made under sections 4(5) and (6), 5(1) and 10(1) of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 and sections 101(4), 101(4A)(b)(ii), 101(5), 101(5A)(b)(ii), 102(2) and 103(3) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)
2. The Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019
(made under sections 127 and 141 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004, in relation to vehicles seized under section 126 of that Act)
Disposal charges apply only in relation to vehicles disposed of under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (RTRA) framework. The prescribed charging regime under the RTRA includes provision for charges relating to the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles. In contrast, the legislation governing vehicles seized under section 126 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 provides for charges in respect of removal and storage but does not provide for a prescribed disposal charge.