(1)  A person must not unlawfully tamper or interfere with a motor vehicle or trailer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  If a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is contravening or has contravened subsection (1) , the police officer may, without warrant and using such force, means and assistance as is reasonably necessary –

(a) detain and search that person; and

(b) seize any tools, equipment or materials found on that person that the police officer believes may have been used in the commission of the offence.

(3)  On conviction of a person of an offence against subsection (1) , any tools, equipment or materials seized under subsection (2)(b) are forfeited to the Crown.