Confiscate vehicles of scofflaws
Created: Jun 21, 2026 08:59 AM
Powers of arrest could soon be given to private security guards who guard Bermuda's courts, such as the Magistrates' Court in the Dame Lois Browne-Evans building
Dear Sir,
When will the Government bite the bullet and give magistrates the power of confiscation of the vehicle? There was a report in The Royal Gazette of a driver who managed to have more than $12,000 in fines, however, the magistrate did not want to incarcerate the offender. (That would cost the taxpayer money.)
Confiscate the vehicle, remove any driving licence and, once the fines are paid, the vehicle can be returned. If the fines are not paid within six or 12 months, sell the vehicle and the monies can go towards the fines.
ANTONY SIESE
Paget
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Published June 21, 2026 at 8:59 am (Updated June 21, 2026 at 8:58 am)
Confiscate vehicles of scofflaws
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