Definitions Flashcards
M/V means?
A vehicle drawn or propelled by mechanical power
- vehicle running on rails
- a trailer
- pedestrian controlled machine
- mobility device
Operate means?
To drive, use a vehicle on a road, cause or cause it to if you aren’t present
Road means?
- street
- motorway
- beach
- place to which the public have access
- all bridges, culverts, ferries, and fords forming a road
- sites at which vehicles are weighed
Vehicle means?
Equipped with wheels, tracks, or revolving runners in which it is moved
- hovercraft, skateboard, in-line skates or roller skates
Careless and inconsiderate mean?
WITHOUT REASONABLE CONSIDERATION for others
Dangerous and reckless means?
A MANNER or SPEED which maybe dangerous to anyone
Reckless means?
Intent of KNOWINGLY or DISREGARDING risk to cause injury (deliberately)
ION is?
Used for speeding, seatbelt, licence, WOF etc carries a monetary value
TON is?
Used for more serious offences like careless/dangerous driving or could issue with summons
S.31 No driver licence or failing to produce a licence?
-Drive a MV on a road (with expired/without appropriate D/L) -Drive a MV contrary to the conditions of their D/L -Driver of a MV and fail to produce D/L for inspection without delay after being required to do so by an enforcement officer -Fail to return their D/L to the Director when required to do so by S.(2) or (3) or (4A) - L126
S.31(1) Failing to comply with learner/restricted conditions
Penalty infringement fee $100, 35 demerits
S.32 Driving while disqualified
(a) while disqualified from holding or obtaining a D/L-L201
(b) Contrary to a limited licence-L204
(c) while their D/L is suspended or revoked-L143
S.32 Driving while disqualified penalty is?
first or second offence;
- 3mnths IMP OR
- $4,500 fine and
- 6mnths disqualification (3)
S.32 Driving while disqualified penalty is?
third or subsequent offence;
- 2yrs IMP OR
- $6,000 and
- 1yrs or more disqualification (4)
ARREST vs SUMMONS
TIME, PLACE AND CIRCUMSTANCE will dictate whether you should arrest or summons
LTA 1998, S.35 Reckless or Dangerous Driving
POA for this offence
- Operates -A vehicle -On a road -Recklessly OR -In a MANNER/SPEED which maybe dangerous to any public/person
- Penalty 3mnths IMP, Fine $4,500, 6mnths disqualification
Related aggravated offence to S.35 is?
POA for this offence
S.36 - Reckless or dangerous driving causing injury or death (Can occur any where such as a private road, farm)