Seizure of vehicle order
The FEO can make an SVO. This orders that a motor vehicle be:
•immobilised (clamped); and if the client cannot pay the fine and clamping costs within 24 hours
•impounded (taken into storage).
If your client still does not pay the fine and costs, the court can sell (or sometimes destroy) the vehicle.
The FEO must give your client seven days’ notice in writing that they will ask the justice of the peace or sheriff for an order to sell the vehicle. Your client can then make written representation to the court as to why it should not be awarded.
Eventually, if your client has not paid the fine and costs, the FEO can apply for a court order to sell the vehicle. If this happens:
1s226D CP(S)A 1995•the money from the sale is paid towards the fine; and
•any additional money is paid towards the expenses of the seizure of vehicle order; and
•after the fine and expenses have been paid, any remaining money is paid to your client.