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It outlines definitions for car sharing, rental and operator roles, and identifies circumstances that may indicate criminal intent. It then describes a step-by-step reporting workflow for car rental operators to the WA Police Force, including required documents, witness statements, CCTV handling, checklist use, and submission timing.","OVERDUE RENTAL / CAR SHARING MOTOR VEHICLE REPORTING PACK GUIDE\nEXPLANATORY NOTE\nWithout other evidence of criminal intent, the continued possession of, or failure to return a vehicle at the expiry of the contracted rental period does not in itself make the breach of contract ‘unlawful’ and subject of the criminal law of this State.\nIn order to substantiate an offence, it is necessary to prove that the attendant circumstances are such that the taking and/or continued use of the vehicle facilitates or amounts to a criminal offence.\nSuch circumstances may include;\n1. Where the hirer engages in any unlawful act (e.g. Use of false identification, stolen credit cards, threats, acts of violence/intimidation) to induce an ‘Owner’ to enter into a rental / car sharing agreement or give them possession of a vehicle.\n2. The continued possession and use of the vehicle when following the expiry of the rental agreement, the ‘Owner’ can demonstrate having personally communicated with the hirer and rescinding the approval for the continued use of the vehicle, and further, that the hirer clearly and un-equivocally indicates their intention not to comply with the request to return it.\n3. The vehicle is or has been used by the hirer or any other person to commit other offences.\n4. The vehicle has been sold to, or otherwise given to a third party not included in the rental agreement.\n5. The registration plates have been removed from the rental vehicle.\n6. The registration plates of the rental vehicle have been used on another vehicle.\n7. The vehicle has been stripped of parts, modified, has been, or is in the process of being taken out of the State.\n8. Other tangible evidence exists to indicate an intent by the hirer or any other person to permanently deprive the owner of the vehicle (more than mere conjecture).\nDEFINITIONS\n‘Car Sharing’ - a business model that facilitates the rental of vehicles for short periods of time (often by the hour) and utilises a technology platform to connect private owners with hirers.\n‘Car Rental Agreement’ (CRA) – the traditional written contract of rental, between a ‘Car Rental Company’ and a renter / hirer for the temporary possession of a vehicle specifying the term and conditions of the use of the vehicle and liabilities of both parties.\n‘Car Sharing Agreement’ (CSA)– an agreement / contract between the owner and  renter / hirer to rent a vehicle for a specified period of time. Generally conducted on line and facilitated by a third party ‘Car Sharing Operator’.\n‘Car Rental Operator’ – a traditional car rental company established and operating for the specific purpose of renting motor vehicles owned or leased by that entity. It excludes companies described as ‘Car Sharing Operators’.\n‘Car Sharing Operator’ – the company / entity operating the technological platform used to facilitate the CSA between the vehicle ’owner’ and renter / hirer. Examples of companies operating in Australia include Car Next Door, Drive My Car, GoGet, GreenShare Car, Flexicar, and Popcar. These operators do not have ownership of, or shares in the vehicles.\n‘Overdue Vehicle’ – term to describe any vehicle rented by means of a ‘CRA’ or ‘CSA’ that is not returned to a specified place, and at the specified time in contravention of the agreement for the rental of that vehicle and no contact with the owner has been made.\n‘The Owner’ – the legal entity, be it an individual or company in whose name the motor vehicle is registered and can claim the right to legal ownership. ‘Hirer / Renter’  - a person who enters a written agreement / contract with either a CRO or CSO for the temporary use of a motor vehicle and who is liable for any breaches of that agreement / contract.\nTHE REPORTING PROCESS\nCar Rental Operators\nThe following steps detail the process by which a ‘Car Rental Operator’ may report an ‘Overdue Vehicle’ to the WA Police;\nReport the incident to the Western Australia Police Force on telephone 131 444.\nProvide a 24 hour contact phone numb","cbCaimhbbr3P4izY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimhbbr3P4izY","docx",351447,19,"English","en",105,"# EXPLANATORY NOTE\n## Evidence of criminal intent\n## Examples of relevant circumstances\n# DEFINITIONS\n## Car Sharing\n## Car Rental Agreement (CRA)\n## Car Sharing Agreement (CSA)\n## Operators and parties\n## Overdue Vehicle\n# THE REPORTING PROCESS\n## Car Rental Operators\n## Document and witness requirements\n## CCTV evidence handling\n## Submission and police review","[{\"question\":\"When can an overdue rental or car sharing breach be treated as a criminal offence?\",\"answer\":\"The guide states that continued possession or failure to return alone is not unlawful without other evidence of criminal intent. 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