NEW SECTION 59 LAW

NEW SECTION 59 LAW

AS OF JUNE 26TH 2026, UNDER THE CRIME AND POLICING ACT 2026, THE POLICE CAN IMMEDIATELY SEIZE A VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN IN AN ANTI SOCIAL MANNER WITHOUT NEEDING TO ISSUE A PRIOR WARNING FIRST. THIS UPDATES SECTION 59 OF THE POLICE REFORM ACT 2002 TO ALLOW FASTER ENFORCEMENT AGAINST NUISANCE DRIVING.

THIS MEANS THAT IF A VEHICLE CAUSES, OR IS LIKELY TO CAUSE- ALARM, DISTRESS OR ANNOYANCE THROUGH CARELESS OR ILLEGAL USE, OFFICERS CAN SEIZE THE VEHICLE ON THE SPOT. THIS APPLIES TO SPECIFIC NUISANCES, INCLUDING ILLEGAL STREET RACING, OFF-ROAD BIKE MISUSE AND DISTRUPTIVE VEHICLE GATHERINGS.

THIS NEW LEGISLATION WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR POLICE, LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND PARTNER AGENCIES TO TACKLE ASB.