Can noise-making equipment be seized at the same time as issuing an FPN for noise nuisance?
A. As with serving an FPN, the condition for seizing noise-making equipment is that a warning notice has been served, and that (over ten minutes later), the noise from the relevant property continues to exceed the levels specified in the notice. Therefore an FPN can be served at the same time as seizure, if this is deemed necessary to deal with the issue. The serving of the FPN gives the perpetrator the opportunity to discharge their liability for the offence, and avoid proceeding to court. The safety of the officers should always be considered when seizing equipment, so the presence of a police officer is recommended.
