The Ringerike, Asker and Bærum district court states in the judgment that the police can confiscate the car, and refers to Section 69 of the Criminal Code. The legal basis gives the police the opportunity to confiscate objects or tools that have been used in criminal acts. The police wanted to confiscate the BMW of the 20-year-old from Bærum. The verdict was first reported by Drammens Tidende. Danger to those involved and other road users The judgment from the district court states that the driving was very dangerous, took place over a long distance and as part of a planned race. “The driving posed a great danger to those involved and to other road users. There were other cars on the road even though it was blocked off, and you can see from the video taken by the police that the accused passes both cars and a bus. The court believes that the violation is so serious that the conditions for confiscation are present, despite the fact that it is a first-time violation,” the judgment reads. The court also emphasizes that the confiscation will have a strong general preventive effect on the environment that engages in racing on public roads.
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Closed the E18 for racing – the police confiscate the driver’s BMW – news Oslo og Viken – Local news, TV and radio
