*** New Section 59 legislation ***

A Lamborghini huracan was seized on the 18 August 2026 on Featherstall Road Oldham under the new legislation. The vehicle was seized for Anti-Social Behaviour driving and excessive engine revving. 

Under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, as amended by the Crime and Policing Act 2026, police can now seize a vehicle immediately without first issuing a warning if the legal grounds are met. Previously, a warning was generally required before seizure.

A Vehicle Can Be Seized If:

An officer in uniform has reasonable grounds to believe the vehicle is being used:

Carelessly or inconsiderately (Section 3 Road Traffic Act 1988), or

Off-road unlawfully (Section 34 Road Traffic Act 1988),

AND

The manner of driving is causing, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress, or annoyance to members of the public.

Examples of vehicles that can be seized under ASB Vehicle Use

Street racing.

Donuts in car parks.

Wheel spinning and drifting.

Excessive revving causing nuisance to residents.

Aggressive acceleration through housing estates.

Vehicles involved in antisocial car cruises.

Motorbikes, cars, or quad bikes driven on parks, playing fields, footpaths, or common land.

Supercars (such as a Lamborghini Huracán) being driven in a manner causing alarm, distress, or annoyance through careless or inconsiderate driving.

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Police may:

Require the vehicle to stop.

Seize and remove the vehicle.

Enter premises (excluding private dwellings) where the vehicle is believed to be located for the purpose of seizure.

Use reasonable force where lawful and necessary in exercising the power.