Drivers Obs Flashcards
Who has the power of arrest for failing to stop or give particulars at the scene of an RTC?
Constables only.
What is the punishment for failing to give evidence of insurance following an RTC?
Fine.
What 4 things must a drive do/give at the scene of an RTC with injury?
Stop.
Give name and address of driver and owner.
VRM
Certificate of insurance.
What 3 things must the driver do/give at the scene of a damage only RTC?
Stop.
Give name/address of driver and owner.
VRM.
If the accident results in injury (to someone other than the driver) what must be produced?
Insurance certificate.
If there is an RTC with only one vehicle involved, a person injured in that vehicle, is it still a reportable accident?
Yes.
What accidents must a driver stop at, if involved in?
All.
Who can be a person reasonably requiring details of insurance?
Driver or passenger of another vehicle or owner of damaged property.
What roadside property can be damaged?
Anything which is permanent or fixed.
What animals are covered under drivers obs legislation?
MPDSHAGCOWS
Mule, pig, dog, sheep, horse, ass, goat, cows/cattle
If a driver cannot give their details at the scene, when must they give them?
ASAP but within 24 hours.
For drivers obs what type of vehicle must have been driven?
A mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV).
If the accident is damage only and someone requires the drivers insurance certificate how long do they have to produce it?
Within 7 days.
