Starting in 2009, Traffic Officers now have the powers to directly arrange recovery of abandoned, broken down or damaged vehicles. Previously this facility was arranged through the respective local Police forces but, in accordance with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) transfer of responsibilities, the Highways Agency gained the relevant powers in 2008. The use of recovery powers will be in accordance with strict guidance and instructions. In October 2008, FMG Support were appointed as the Highways Agency’s National Vehicle Recovery Manager (NVRM). The NVRM will act as the Highways Agency’s liaison with the recovery operators, who will be appointed to recovery vehicles as instructed.The powers to allow Traffic Officers to remove vehicles are detailed in “The Removal and Disposal of vehicles (Traffic Officers) (England) Regulations 2008″.
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