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Right to a Written Receipt if Vehicle Is Seized
MVA 1988 s.207(3)
Your vehicle is lawfully seized because your insurance had lapsed. The officer pockets your keys and says collect the car from the yard tomorrow.
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If your vehicle is lawfully seized, the officer must give you a signed written receipt stating the reason, the seizing officer's details, and the location where the vehicle will be kept.
Without a written receipt you have no record of where your vehicle is, who took it, or why. This receipt is mandatory — insist on it.
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"I need a signed written receipt under MVA s.207(3) — reason for seizure, your badge number, and the vehicle yard address."
📋 Legal Basis
MVA 1988 s.207(3)
Legal information, not legal advice. This explains what the law says — not what to do in your specific situation. For serious matters, consult a qualified lawyer.