# The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025, Paragraph 12: Immobilisation of motor vehicles

Extent: E+W

(1) Provided that—
(a) none of the circumstances in paragraph (2) of Regulation 25 of the Enforcement Regulations apply; and
(b) the conditions in paragraph (3) of that Regulation apply,
the Secretary of State or a person authorised by the Secretary of State may immobilise a motor vehicle in accordance with paragraphs (4) and (5) of that Regulation.
(2) A motor vehicle to which an immobilisation device has been fixed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph—
(a) may be released only by or under the direction of the Secretary of State or a person authorised by the Secretary of State; and
(b) subject to paragraph (a), will be released—
(i) if all outstanding charges under paragraph 7 are paid; and
(ii) if a penalty charge of the amount specified for the release of an immobilised motor vehicle under article 9(1)(a) of the 2013 Order or any equivalent provision of any replacement Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Charging Order is so paid.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/462/schedule/12/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a122-lower-thames-crossing-development-consent-order-2025/schedule-12/paragraph-12
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