The authorised officer can seize the vehicle of a person if, such person ______.

The correct answer is 'does not possess a valid permit or registration'

Key Points

• Seizure of a vehicle due to lack of a valid permit or registration:
  • According to motor vehicle laws in most jurisdictions, operating a vehicle without a valid permit or registration is a serious offense.
  • The permit and registration ensure that the vehicle is legally authorized to be on the road and complies with all necessary safety and regulatory standards.
  • The authorized officer has the power to seize such vehicles to ensure compliance with the law and prevent unauthorized or unsafe vehicles from endangering public safety.
  • This measure acts as a deterrent against unregistered or unauthorized vehicle operations.

Additional Information

• Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option 2: Does not possess valid insurance:
    • While driving without valid insurance is a legal offense, it does not typically result in the seizure of the vehicle by an authorized officer.
    • Instead, the driver is usually penalized with fines or other legal actions.
  • Option 3: Uses the vehicle for carrying people other than goods:
    • If a goods vehicle is used for carrying people, it violates the terms of its permit, but seizure is not the immediate action. The operator may be fined or issued a notice instead.
    • Seizure may occur only if the violation is severe or poses safety risks.
  • Option 4: Exceeds the speed limit:
    • Exceeding the speed limit is a traffic violation, but it does not generally lead to vehicle seizure.
    • Offenders are typically fined or issued demerit points on their driving license.