Regulation 18

When any vehicle, boat or thing is removed by the Commissioner under section 42(4) of the Act, the Commissioner shall, as soon as is practicable, give notice in writing to the owner (if the name and address of the owner are known to him) of the removal, and if the vehicle, boat or thing is not claimed by its owner within one month of the date of notice, the Commissioner may sell or otherwise dispose of such vehicle, boat or thing.

Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Commissioner may immediately sell or dispose of —

The proceeds of the sale or disposal of any vehicle, boat or thing sold pursuant to this regulation shall be applied in payment of any expenses incurred by the Board in connection with the sale or disposal of that vehicle, boat or thing.

After the application of the proceeds of the sale or disposal in accordance with paragraph (3), the remainder of the proceeds shall be applied in payment of all charges and fines payable under the Act and any regulations made thereunder.

Any surplus proceeds after such payment referred to in paragraph (4) shall be paid to the owner of the vehicle, boat or thing, or if not claimed by the owner of the vehicle, boat or thing within 12 months of the date of the sale or disposal, shall be forfeited to the Board.

Any expenses incurred in connection with the sale or disposal of any vehicle, boat or thing pursuant to this regulation shall be recoverable as a debt due to the Board from the owner of that vehicle, boat or thing.