Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992
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Long titleAn 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.
Introduced byKenneth Baker
Territorial extentEngland and Wales[b]
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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[b] |
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| Royal assent | 6 March 1992 |
| Commencement | 1 April 1992[c] |
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Status: Amended | |
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The Aggravated Vehicle-Taking Act 1992 (c. 11) 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.
The act was brought in to tackle the problem of joyriding, which was at the time a widespread problem in the UK.[1] It was subject to a fast-track passage through Parliament.[2]
