Road Traffic Act · 2026 Revised Edition · Part · Powers of Police
84A. Power to inspect premises
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
A police officer may, for the purpose of examining any vehicle in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act
vehicle
“vehicle” means any vehicle, including a trailer, constructed, adapted or capable of being used on roads, whether mechanically propelled or not.
Road Traffic has been committed, enter at any time any place in which he suspects that such vehicle is kept.
road
“road” means any highway and any other road to which the public has access, and includes bridges over which a road passes;
Any police officer in conducting an investigation into any seizable offence in connection with which a vehicle is suspected to be concerned may enter any place to search for and examine such vehicle.
If any person obstructs a police officer in the exercise of his powers under this section, that person is guilty of an offence.
person
“person” shall have the meaning assigned to it by the Interpretation and General Clauses Act;
Terms defined in s 2
person
Defined · s 2“person” shall have the meaning assigned to it by the Interpretation and General Clauses Act;
road
Defined · s 2“road” means any highway and any other road to which the public has access, and includes bridges over which a road passes;
traffic
Defined · s 2“traffic” includes vehicles of every description, pedestrians, processions, and bodies of troops and all animals being ridden, driven or led;
vehicle
Defined · s 2“vehicle” means any vehicle, including a trailer, constructed, adapted or capable of being used on roads, whether mechanically propelled or not.
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