S.L. 65.22 Art. 13Immobilization of defaulting vehicles.

(1) Without prejudice to other penalties which may be imposed, vehicles infringing one or more of these regulations, in particular infringements listed in the Second Schedule, may be immobilized either on-the-spot or at any place designated for this purpose by the competent authorities carrying out the check.

(2) All vehicles so immobilized will be required to rectify any deficiencies before continuing their journey or may be subject to other appropriate measures, depending on the circumstances or the requirements of safety, including where appropriate, refusal to allow such vehicles to enter or leave Malta.

(3) Where one or more infringements, in particular those listed the Second Schedule, have been established in respect of vehicles which at the time are at an undertaking, the vehicle will not be allowed to leave the premises until all deficiencies are rectified and is in conformity with any other appropriate measures imposed on the said vehicle by the competent authority.