Core Functions and Strategies: Policing the Roads

Question 1

The Fatal Four

Answer 1

1) Inappropriate Speed
2) Driver Distractions (mobile phones)
3) Lack of Seat Belt
4) Alcohol or Drug Impariment

Question 2

There is a huge link between driving offences and…

Answer 2

Criminal behaviour:
79% of disqualified drivers had a criminal record
50% of dangerous drivers had a previous conviction and 25% where within a year
40% of drink drivers were less likely to have a criminal record
82% of drug drivers had previous convictions.

Question 3

More road traffic enforcement…

Answer 3

leads to improved compliance and reduced collisions and causalities.
Speed cameras can reduce the number/severity of road accidents but the effect is localised.

Question 4

Why is are we moving away form differentiating traffic offences and other crime?

Answer 4

It undervalues contribution, and helps stop criminals using our roads for criminal purpose.

Question 5

National Roads Policing Strategy 2022-2025

Answer 5

4 Pillars:
-Changing Minds
-Tackling Crime
-Driving Technology & Innovation
-Preventing Harm & Saving Lives

Question 6

Definition of a Road (S.192 Road Traffic Act 1988)

Answer 6

Any highway and any other road to which the public have access and includes bridges over which a road passes

(Road must be available to public, barrier or PRIVATE sign may mean it is not a road. Hedgerows, Wall, Fences etc are pat of road)

Question 7

Definition of a Highway - S.5 Highways Act 1835

Answer 7

A highway is a road, bridge, carriageway, cartway, horseway, bridleway, foootway, causeway, churchway or pavement.

Question 8

Definition of a Carriageway - S.329(1) Highways Act 1980

Answer 8

Means a way constituting or comprised in a highway, being a way (other than a cycle track) over which the public have a right of way on the passage of vehicles.

Question 9

Definition of Public Space - Road Traffic Act 1988

Answer 9

Any place to which the public have open access (by vehicle) is a public place, even if payment must be made to gain entry.

Question 10

Definition of a Vechicle - RTA 1988

Answer 10

RTA has no definition. Vehicle is a carriage or conveyance of any kind.

Question 11

Definition of a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle

Answer 11

MPV is a vehicle which can be propelled by mechanical means.

Question 12

MPV examples

Answer 12

SEPDOG
Steam
Electric
Petrol
Diesel
Oil
Gas

Question 13

Definition of a Motor Vehicle - S.185(1c) Road Traffic Act 1988

Answer 13

A motor vehicle Mechanically Propelled Vehicle (MPV) intended or adapted for use on roads.

(Off-road quad-bike are not intended for roads, unless it has a license plate, it’s been adapted)

(Same definition in S.136(1) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984)

Question 14

Definition of Driving

Answer 14

Court decides taking into factors of steering, propulsion and position of the driver.

Question 15

Types of road

Answer 15

-Motorways
-A roads: major roads to provide large-scale transport links
-B roads: intended to connect different areas to feed A roads into smaller roads on the network
-Classified unnumbered: smaller roads intended to connect villages to rest of the network. Unofficially class C
-Unclassified: local roads for local traffic

Question 16

Definition of a Driver - S.192(1) Road Traffic Act 1988

Answer 16

Where a separate person acts as a steersman of a motor vehicle, that person as well as any other person is engaged in the driving of the vehicle, and “drive” is to be interpreted accordingly.

Question 17

Define Cartways

Answer 17

Road/way for carts

Question 18

Define Bridleway

Answer 18

highway for public with right of way on foot/horseback or leading a horse

Question 19

Define Causeway

Answer 19

a raised path/road that crosses water or wet land

Question 20

Define Churchway

Answer 20

A road that leads to a church

Question 21

Basic details needed for a car

Answer 21

License, Insurance & MOT

Question 22

Good vehicle details needed

Answer 22

Tachograph details, operator’s license & plating certificates

Question 23

Learner motorcycle details needed

Answer 23

Compulsory basic training certificate

Question 24

UW - reg 3 The Road vehicle (Construction and Use) Regulation

Answer 24

Unladen Weight - weight of vehicle with nothing in it (excluding water, fuel accumulators, loose tools and equipment)

Question 25

MAM

Answer 25

Maximum authorised mass is the maximum total load of a vehicle that can be carried safely (includes weight of vehicle)

Question 26

Define Motorcycle - S.185 Road Traffic Act 1988

Answer 26

Must be an MPV with less than 4 wheels that does no exceed 410kg

Question 27

Learner Motor Bicycle

Answer 27

A motor bicycle which is propelled by:
-Electric that does not exceed 11Kw
-Cylinder capacity of engine that does not exceed 125 cc

Question 28

Define Moped

Answer 28

A moped is a motor vehicle with less than four wheels and either:
-Cylinder capacity does not exceed 50cc with pedals (used before 01/08/1977)
-Max speed does not exceed 50 kilometers per hour and engine capacity does not exceed 50cc if propelled by internal combustion (used on or after 01/08/1977)

Question 29

Define Motor Car

Answer 29

an MPV constructed to carry a load or passenger and the UW is…
(a) Constructed solely for the carriage of passengers/their effects (not more than 7 passengers excluding the driver). Fitted with tyres specified in the regulation and does not exceed 3050 kilograms
(b) If it is constructed or adapted to use for the conveyance of goods/burden. Does not exceed 3050kg (can be 3500 with fuel. For trucks etc)
(c) Does Not exceed 2540 kg in a case failing to match sub-paragraph a or b (mostly for saloon/sports car

Question 30

Define Heavy Motor Car

Answer 30

MVP not being a motor car which is constructed to carry a load/passengers and the weight unladen exceeds 2540kg

Question 31

Define Locomotive

Answer 31

MVP not designed to carry a load/other fuel and tools.
Exceeds 7370kgs for a small locomotive
Exceeds 11690 kgs for a large locomotive

Can be crane, fairground generators etc.

Question 32

Define Goods Vehicle

Answer 32

A goods vehicle is a motor vehicle or trailer constructed or adapted for use for the carriage or haulage of goods or burden of any description.

Question 33

Define Medium Sized Goods Vehicle

Answer 33

A motor vehicle which is:
-Constructed or adapted to carry or haul goods
-Not adapted to carry more than nine persons inclusive of the driver
-MPW of which exceeds 3.5 bu not 7.5 tonnes
-Also includes combination of vehicle/trailer where the max weight does not exceed 750kg

Question 34

Large Goods Vehicle/Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Answer 34

A large good vehicle or heavy commercial vehicle is any goods vehicle which has an operating weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes.

Question 35

Articulated vehicle

Answer 35

An articulated vehicle is heavy motor car or motor car (not being an articulated bus) with a trailer attached so that part of the trailer is superimposed on the drawing vehicle. (not less than 20% of weight is borne in drawing vehicle)

Question 36

Passenger Vehicles

Answer 36

A PCV (Passenger-carrying vehicle) is constructed solely for the carriage of passengers and their effects. Can be small PCV or large PCV.

Question 38

Minibus

Answer 38

A motor vehicle which is constructed to carry more than 8 but not more than 16 seated passengers in addition to the driver.

Question 39

Define Invalid Carriage

Answer 39

A MPV not exceeding 254kg (UW) specially designed and constructed (not adapted) for use of a person suffering physical disability.

Question 40

Trailer

Answer 40

A trailer means a vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle.

Question 41

Semi-Trailer

Answer 41

A trailer which is constructed/adapted to form part of an Articulated Vehicle

Question 42

EAPCs

Answer 42

Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle
To NOT be a motor vehicle:
-Cycle must be fitted with pedals capable of propelling
-Max continues rated power must not exceed 250 Watts
0Eletrical assistance must cut-off at 15.5 mph

Question 43

E-Scooters