(a) A person shall not use or take possession of a mechanically propelled vehicle without the consent of the owner thereof or other lawful authority.
(b) Where possession of a vehicle has been taken in contravention of this subsection, a person who knows of the taking shall not allow himself to be carried in or on it without the consent of the owner thereof or other lawful authority.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable -
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or to both such fine and such imprisonment;
(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding €20,000 or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both such fine and such imprisonment.
(3) A person shall not use or take possession of a pedal cycle without the consent of the owner thereof or
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