The Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It amends the Theft Act 1968 by creating the specific offence of aggravated vehicle-taking, which combines the taking of a vehicle without the owner's consent with driving it dangerously, causing injury, or causing damage to the vehicle or other property. It carries a mandatory disqualification from driving.
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| Long title | An Act to make provision with respect to persons who commit offences under section 12(1) of the Theft Act 1968 in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle where additional circumstances are present relating to the driving of or damage to the vehicle. |
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| Citation | 1992 c. 11 |
| Introduced by | Kenneth Baker |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
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| Royal assent | 6 March 1992 |
| Commencement | 1 April 1992[2] |
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The Act was brought in to tackle the problem of joyriding, which was at the time a widespread problem in the UK.[3] It was subject to a fast-track passage through Parliament.[4]
References
edit- ^ The citation of this Act by this short title is authorised by section 4(1) of this Act.
- ^ The Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992 (Commencement) Order 1992
- ^ "Second Reading: Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Bill". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 9 December 1991. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Appendix 5: List of Bills subject to a fast-track passage since 1974". Parliament of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 30 September 2014.