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Procedure when dealing with possessions of arrested driver

Question

Is there a policy/procedure manual for traffic officers on: (1) How to take possession of an arrested motorist's personal belongings(including the car), and (2) How to hand back the possessions of the arrested motorist once he is released?

Answer

When a motorist is arrested the accused and his or her property is handed over to the SAPS. The SAPS will then enter all the accused property in the SAPS 13. Once released from custody the belongings will be given back to the accused. The accused must sign receipt thereof when receiving the belongings. In some cases the police will request that traffic official keep the vehicle at the traffic pound and once the accused is released the same procedure follows.

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