KCP 1

Question 1

Are you required to indicate when exiting a roundabout ?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Do Police Officers Have Exemptions from WearingSeatbelts

Answer 2

Yes.

-impractical or undesirable
or
-anytime in the execution of their duty

Question 3

Do Police Officers Have Exemptions From The Give Way Rules?

Answer 3

Yes

-Driver of an emergency that is displaying lights and sirens may enter an intersection at a speed not exceeding 20 kmph taking due care to avoid collision.

Question 4

Are Police cars exempt from a requirement to have a current Certificate of Inspection/ WOF ?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

While responding to an urgent duty job you travel through a 30 kmph temporary speed road works area. Do you have a legal defence to travel above the posted temporary speed limit ?

Answer 5

Only while in the execution of your duty.

Question 6

Do Police Officers have a defence to exceed speed limits?

Answer 6

Yes

for Urgent Duty Driving and Pursuits

Question 7

While you are responding to a critical incident, you proceed through an intersection against a red traffic light. What are your obligations?

Answer 7

• Reduce speed to not exceed 20kmph
• Proceed with red and blue flashing lights and sirens
• Taking due care to avoid collision with pedestrians and other traffic.

Question 8

When overtaking other vehicles, is there an exemption for police drivers on urgent duty response or pursuit to drive to the right of solid yellow no passing lines?

Answer 8

Yes

• Only in the execution of your duty
• High risk manoeuvre

Question 9

Before using a Police vehicle do you have to carry out an inspection of it?

Answer 9

Yes .

Question 10

Comms directs you to attend a motor vehicle crash at a busy intersection. It is unknown whether there is any injury, but the road appears to be blocked.
On the way you activate a speed camera.
What would you need to prove to have the noticed waived?

Answer 10

You have to prove that : 
-compliance with speed limits, 
-traffic signals 
-stop or give way signs 
would likely prevent or hinder the execution of that duty.

Question 11

As the passenger of a 2-person patrol involved in an urgent duty response, what are your responsibilities ?

Answer 11

Advise the driver about the route,
situational factors, risks
and operate radio if comms is required.

Question 12

What is the overarching principle of the Urgent Duty Driving Policy?

Answer 12

No duty is so urgent that it requires the public or Police to be placed an unjustified risk.

Question 13

As the passenger of a 2 person patrol involved in a feeling driver, what are your responsibilities?

Answer 13

Assist the driver by operating the radio and advise the driver of possible risks and other considerations.
You may direct them to abandon the fleeing driver pursuit

Question 14

What type of Police vehicle is a category A vehicle?

Answer 14

A fully marked Police pack or equivalent Sedan or station wagon fitted with electronic siren and light bar.

Question 15

What type of Police vehicle is a category C vehicle?

Answer 15

A Category A or B vehicles that are heavily laden with with 3 or more passengers or a substantial load.

Question 16

Can a driver with a silver classification undertake urgent duty driving?

Answer 16

Yes.

Question 17

What restrictions are placed on a Silver classification driver ?

Answer 17

May not undertake a pursuit unless a gold driver provides direct supervision, or exceptional circumstances apply.

Question 18

Can a silver classified driver use a category C vehicle to undertake urgent duty driving?

Answer 18

Yes.