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.
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]