Aggravated_Vehicle-Taking_Act_1992

Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992

Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992

United Kingdom legislation

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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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

  1. [1]
    The citation of this Act by this short title is authorised by section 4(1) of this Act.
  2. [2]
    The Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992 (Commencement) Order 1992
  3. [3]
    "Second Reading: Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Bill". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 9 December 1991. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Appendix 5: List of Bills subject to a fast-track passage since 1974". Parliament of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
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