# The Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013, Regulation 29: Issue of warrant authorising enforcement agent to use reasonable force in relation to goods on a highway


(1) This regulation applies where an enforcement agent is taking control of goods on a highway.
(2) The conditions of which the court must be satisfied before it issues a warrant under paragraph 31(1) of Schedule 12 are—
(a) the enforcement agent is attempting to recover a debt enforceable by virtue of a writ or warrant referred to in paragraph (3) or under section 127 of the Finance Act 2008;
(b) the enforcement agent has explained to the court the type and amount of force that will be required to take control of the goods; and
(c) in all the circumstances an authorisation ought to be given, having regard to (among other matters)—
(i) the sum outstanding; and
(ii) the nature of the debt.
(3) The writs and warrants (as the case may be) mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) are—
(a) a High Court writ of control which confers a power to recover a sum of money;
(b) a High Court writ of delivery which confers a power to take control of goods and sell them to recover a sum of money;
(c) a High Court writ of possession which confers a power to take control of goods and sell them to recover a sum of money;
(d) a county court warrant of control pursuant to section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 except such a warrant which is issued to recover a traffic contravention debt as defined by section 82 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 ;
(e) a county court warrant of delivery which confers a power to take control of goods and sell them to recover a sum of money;
(f) a county court warrant of possession which confers a power to take control of goods and sell them to recover a sum of money;
(g) a magistrates' court warrant of control pursuant to section 76 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1894/regulation/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taking-control-of-goods-regulations-2013/regulation-29
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