(1)  This section applies if –

(a) under this Division, a vehicle is clamped or confiscated by a police officer consequent on finding a person committing a prescribed offence; and

(b) the person is not convicted of the prescribed offence or proceedings in respect of the prescribed offence are for any reason not instituted or are discontinued; and

(c) the vehicle is not the subject of another clamping or confiscation order, or a forfeiture order, under this Division.

(2)  The vehicle must be unclamped or returned to its owner or registered operator or to the offending driver as soon as reasonably practicable during normal business hours.