Chapter 3 - Definitions Flashcards
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Authorised Person
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- A police officer, and
- A person who is appointed by the authority.
2
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Motor Vehicle
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- A vehicle (other than a bicycle) that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
3
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Road
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- An area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles.
4
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Road Related Area
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- An area that divides a road
- A footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road
- An area that is open to the public and designed for use by cyclists or the riding of animals.
- A shoulder of road
- An area that is not a road, but is open to and used by the public for the driving, riding or parking of vehicles.
5
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Bus
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- A motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12 adults (including the driver).
6
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Heavy Vehicle
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- Any motor vehicle or trailer that has a GVM exceeding 4.5 tonnes.
7
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Rider
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- Any person riding an animal and includes any person having charge of the animal.
8
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Driver
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- Any person driving a vehicle and includes a person riding a cycle
- Being in control of the steering, movement or propulsion of a vehicle
- In relation to a trailer, draw or tow the trailer
- Ride a vehicle
9
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Trailer
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- A vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed.
10
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Articulated Vehicle
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- A motor vehicle or trailer combination in which the hauling unit (prime mover) is coupled to a semi trailer so that the front part of the trailer overlaps the rear portion of the hauling unit
11
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Special Purpose Vehicle
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- A motor vehicle, other than a tow truck or agricultural vehicle, built for the purpose other than carrying a load, except water in the case of a fire truck or concrete pump.
