OperatorsVehicle (Crime) Act 2001
The Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 has been introduced to reduce the rising tide of vehicle crime by reducing the opportunities to dispose of stolen vehicles.
The Act introduces powers to regulate the motor salvage industry and requires salvage operators to register with local authorities, keep records and for the police to have right of entry to premises without warrant.
Any person who carries on a business, as a motor salvage operator, must be registered with their local authority. If a motor salvage operator fails to register with the local authority they commit an offence, which carries, on summary conviction, a fine of up to £5000.
For the purposes of the Act a person is deemed to be carrying on a business as a motor salvage operator if he carries out a business, which consists:
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wholly or partly in the recovery for re-use or sale of salvageable parts from motor vehicles and the subsequent sale or other disposal for scrap of the remainder of the vehicles concerned
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wholly or mainly in the purchase of written-off vehicles and their subsequent repair and re-sale
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wholly or mainly in the sale or purchase of motor vehicles which are to be the subject (whether immediately or on subsequent re-sale) of any of the activities in paragraph 1 and 2
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wholly or mainly in activities falling within paragraphs 2 and 3.
The cost of registration with Bournemouth Borough Council is £74 and expires after a period of 3 years. Any renewal of registration must be applied for before the expiry date.
The local authority has to be satisfied that any applicant is a fit and proper person to carry on the business as a motor salvage operator and will have regard to any convictions under this legislation and any offences of a description specified by the Secretary of State by order. The offences specified by the Secretary of State are listed under section 5 of the Guidance for Applicants and Registration Holders. The local authority will carry out a police check on all applicants. Registration may be refused if any applicant is deemed not to be a fit and proper person.
Motor Salvage application form. (71Kb) PDF
Motor Salvage Operators Guidance Notes. (100Kb) PDF
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Public Protection (Licensing), Town Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4QR – telephone 01202 454922 – Email: licensing@bournemouth.gov.uk
When completed, the Application Form, Police Enquiry Form, required documentations and fee of £74 (cheques only made payable to Bournemouth Borough Council) should be presented in person to a member of the Licensing Team. Please telephone 01202 454922 or email: Licensing Team to make an appointment.
Full details of the requirements are contained in the Vehicles (Crime) Act, 2001, ISBN 0105403016 which is available online via the HMSO website or obtainable from The Stationery Office Limited – telephone number 0870 600 5522.
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