PART 6Parking prohibitions

Removal, moving and disposal of motor vehicles

I163Disposal of removed motor vehicles

1

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for or about the disposal of a motor vehicle which has been removed from a road pursuant to regulations under section 61(1).

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular, make provision for or about—

a

the procedure to be followed before a motor vehicle may be disposed of,

b

the manner in which a motor vehicle may be disposed of,

c

charges that may be imposed in connection with the disposal of a motor vehicle,

d

the application of any proceeds of the disposal of a motor vehicle, including any deductions from such proceeds,

e

reviews and appeals (including grounds of review or appeal) in connection with the disposal of a motor vehicle,

f

the effect of the disposal of a motor vehicle on any right of the Crown (based on the Crown's right of ownership in lost or abandoned property) in such a vehicle.

3

Before making regulations under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

such persons or organisations as appear to them to be representative of drivers and other road users, and

b

such other persons as they consider appropriate.