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0
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Define a motor vehicle?

A 
A mechanically propelled vehicle: 
Intended or adapted for use on the roads
It must be a vehicle, which is 
Mechanically propelled and
Originally intended for or subsequently adapted for road use.
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Define a mechanically propelled vehicle? (Mpv)

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Propulsion by internal combustion engine, steam or electricity.
A motor car with no engine where the possibility exists that the engine may soon be replaced!
A broken down vehicle which may be repaired
A towed vehicle which could not be driven
Stock cars, grass-cutting vehicles, go karts or tank

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What does driving mean?

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A person is held to be driving when they have control of the speed and direction of the vehicle.

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Why is motor insurance required?

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To ensure monetary compensation is available for any injury or damage resulting from the use of a vehicle on the roads

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What are the different parties involved in an insurance claim?

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Insurance company- 1st party
User of motor vehicle- 2nd party
Person injured or property damaged- 3rd party

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What is the legal minimum requirement for insurance cover?

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Insurance to cover 3rd party risks only

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What are the offences created by section 143 of the road traffic act 1988?

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An offence for any person to USE, CAUSE or PERMIT THE USE, of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place without a policy of insurance covering 3rd party risk in force

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State the offences created by section 144A of the road traffic act 1988?

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The registered keeper of a vehicle commits an offence if the vehicle is not insured, even if the vehicle is not being used on a road or public place.

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What are the exceptions for section 144a RTA?

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Vehicles owned by the crown
Local authority vehicles
Police authority vehicles
Vehicles owned by a person who has deposited £500,000 with the Supreme Court (multinational companies)
A vehicle driven for police purpose or under direction of a constable

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What are all of the circumstances that need to be proved for a statutory defence for section 143 RTA?

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Vehicle does not belong to the driver
Vehicle is not hired to the driver
Vehicle was being driven by them in the course of their employment
Person neither knew nor had reason to believe that there was no insurance cover

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What is the difference between insurance policy and an insurance certificate?

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The proof of insurance comes from an insurance certificate not the policy. The policy does not contain details of expiry dates.

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Explain a cover note?

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Can be described as a temporary certificate and is sufficient proof of 3rd party insurance cover. Cover notes detail all the necessary particulars found in certificates.

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As part of section 165 RTA the police have the power to require the production of a certificate of insurance from any person who?

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Is driving a motor vehicle on the road
Reasonable cause to believe they have been the driver of a motor vehicle at the time when an accident occurred on a road or other public place
Reasonable cause to believe they have committed and offence in relation to the use of a motor vehicle on a road

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If a HO/RT1 is issued how long does a person have to produce their documents?

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7 days begin inning on the day after the day on which the requirement was made

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If a driver fails to produce sufficient documents on request when stopping a vehicle and you believe they are committing an offence under section 87 (1) or 143 what are you allowed to do?

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Seize the vehicle and remove it!

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When must a vehicle require a dot certificate?

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Three years after first registration
If a vehicle has been used on the road prior to being registered it will be 3 years from mana capturing date.
When a foreign vehicle is imported to this country

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What classes of vehicles require a dot certificate?

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Motor cars
Motor cycles
Goods vehicles not exceeding 3500kg gross vehicle weight

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What are the exemptions for driving without a dot certificate?

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Vehicles travelling to or from a pre-arranged test
After the test if failed to or from a place of repair
Vehicles removed or seized by official bodies
Police vehicles
Foreign vehicles used temporary in the uk

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You may require a person to produce a valid test certificate or insurance if the person is?

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Driving a motor vehicle on a road
Suspect them of committing a motoring offence
Suspect of driving a motor vehicle when it was involved in a crash

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If a HO/RT1 is given to a person how long do they have to produce the documents?

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7 days or as soon as reasonably practicable

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What details should you be able to identify on a vt20 certificate?

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Mot test number
Reg number
Inspection authority
Expiry date
Issue date and time
Testing station number
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21
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Section 87 of the RTA creates an offence for any person to?

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Drive, cause or permit another to drive 
Any class of motor vehicle on a road
Otherwise in accordance with a licence authorising them to drive a motor vehicle of that class
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What are the 4 types of full driving licences?

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Green
Pink- introduced 1st jan 1986
Pink and green- introduced 1st June 1990
Photocard- effective from 1998 card and counter part

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What information can be found on every driving licence?

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DENTED
Driver number
Endorsements
Name and address of holder
Type of licence
Entitlements
Date of issue/expiry
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What are the conditions of a provisional moped licence?

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Minimum age 16
Have a provisional licence and complete compulsory basic training valid for 2 years
Must display l plates
No pillion passengers

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What is the definition of a moped?

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A motor vehicle that has fewer than 4 wheels
Does not exceed 50cc
Maximum speed does not exceed 30 mph

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What are the conditions of a full moped licence?

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Minimum age 16 
complete basic training
Pass accompanied rider test
Disregard l plates 
Carry pillion passengers 
Provisional for motorcycle/ scooter is given provided they have attained 17 years old
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What is the definition of a motor cycle?

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A mechanically propelled vehicle
With less than 4 wheels
Does not exceed the weight of 410kg

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What are the conditions of a provisional motorcycle licence?

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Minimum age 17
Basic training and hold a certificate of completion
Display l plates
Carry no pillion passengers
Not to ride on a motorway
Take and pass the test within 2 years of getting provisional or it will lapse for one full year
Motorcycle without sidecar not exceeding 125cc or power output of 11kw
Motorcycle with Sidecar not exceeding power to weight ratio of 0.16kw per kg

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What are the conditions of a full motor cycle licence?

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Minimum age of 19
Restricted size of 395cc for the first two years
L plates disregarded
Pillion passengers can be carried
Full moped entitlement is given
After two years of driving motorcycles no restriction of size

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What is the power of arrest if you suspect someone of being disqualified from driving?

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Unconditional, arrest without warrant any person driving a motor vehicle

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What are the conditions of the eye sight test under section 96?

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Must be carried out in good day light
Glasses if used at the time of driving,may be used
Must be able to read registration plate
Old style- 79mm high at a distance of 20.5 metres
New style- 79mm high at a distance of 20 metres

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What is a visitor defined by?

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A person within the uk for no longer than 185 days in a year

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33
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What is a or and how can it be delivered?

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Can match reg plates against intelligence databases or pnc.
3 types of delivering:
1.Mobile anpr- installed in patrol cars or unmarked vehicles to monitor traffic
2.Anpr enabled CCTV- review any Video output is flexible for monitoring slow traffic
3.strategic fixed site anpr- covering high flow traffic allowing them to read a large number of vrm

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Why would Q plates be used?

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When a vehicle is temporarily brought into the country and the registration marks do not have letters or numerals a Q plate is issued
If a Q plate is not issued they have to display the nationality of the country it was registered in at the rear
Q plates are also issued to vehicles when the date of registration cannot be confirmed

35
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Who can issue an excise licence on behalf of the department of transport?

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A vehicle registration office

An authorised post office

36
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What are the exemptions of not displaying a tax disc?

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The period of 14 days:
First registration
Change of keeper
Renewal

Replacement- delivered to the Secretary of State with an application for a replacement

37
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Where must a tax disc be displayed?

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Fixed and displayed on the near side of the vehicle.

Motor cycles must be positioned near side in front of the driving seat

38
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What is the basic principles of trade plates and when are they used?

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Vehicle licenses issues to motor traders and vehicle testers

Allows traders and testers to use any vehicles that are in their possession through their trade to be used on public roads without the need for vehicle licences or registration

39
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What is a motor trader and a vehicle tester?

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Vehicle tester - person who tests mechanically propelled vehicles on roads in the course of their business

Motor trader- a person who manufactures, repairs or deals In Mechanically propelled vehicles and includes car valeters or accessory fitters

40
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Under What conditions are trade licences used and what are associated offences?

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In connection with a motor trader or vehicle trader business
Vehicles may be used on roads but not kept on roads
When delivering a vehicle (most direct route)
Demonstrate vehicles to prospective customers
Test vehicles

Section 34 vehicle excise and registration act- offences in relation to trade plates

41
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What are the relevant viewing distances for registration plates?

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Daylight- 22.5 metres
Darkness- illuminated 18 metres.
Motorcycle, invalid carriage or pedestrian controlled vehicle 15 metres

42
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What is Section1 of the RTA?

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Any person to cause death of a person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place.

43
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What does the prosecution need to prove for death by dangerous driving?

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The accused was driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or public place at the time
There was dangerous driving
The dangerous driving was at least a cause of the death of the person

44
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What is defined as dangerous driving?

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The driving falls far below standards and would consider the driving to be dangerous OR
the current state of the vehicle being driven is dangerous

45
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What does the term of dangerous reference to?

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Danger of either:
Injury to any person
Serious damage to property

46
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What is section 2 of the RTA?

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Any person to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle, on a road or other public place dangerously

47
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What is section 3 of the RTA?

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Any person to drive a mechanicall propelled vehicle on a road or other public place, without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other people using the road or public place

48
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What is the offence 2b RTA?

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Cause the death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place

49
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What is section 3a of the RTA?

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When a person causes death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place and:
At the time unfit through drink or drugs OR
At the time the proportion of it in his breath,blood or urine exceeds the limit.
18 hours after the time required to provide specimen and fails to provide it
Is required to give permission to have a specimen of blood taken

50
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What is section 3zb of the RTA?

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Cause death of another person by driving a motor vehicle on a road and, at the time when they are driving, the circumstances are such that they are committing an offence of:
Otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Driving whilst disqualified
Uninsured

51
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What is The power of arrest for sections 2 and 3?

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Conditional unless:
Give their name and address or
Produce their driving licence

52
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What power of arrest does section 1,2b, 3a and 3zb have?

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Silent- use common law powers of arrest

53
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What is the offence of dangerous cycling?

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Section 28- for any person to ride a cycle on a road dangerously

54
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State the offences of careless cycling?

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Section 29- for any person to ride such a cycle on a road without due care and attention or consideration for other road users

55
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What is the power of arrest for section 28 and 29?

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May arrest without warrant (unconditional) any person they see committing a 28 or 29 if the person refuses to give their name and address

56
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Who are said to be certain people?

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The vehicles registered keeper or owner

Any other person who may have the information

57
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What are the relevant offences for section 172?

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Culpable homicide by the driver of a motor vehicle
Most offences under the RTA
Offences against any other legislation, which relates to the use of vehicles on roads

58
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What are the different methods of giving warning and explain them?

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At the time of the offence- need to give notice of intended prosecution at the time of the offence and caution After the warning.
By service within 14 days- the pf sends a written notice of intended prosecution to the registered keeper of the vehicle within 14 days of the offence sent by registered post or recorded delivery
Copy of complaint served on the accused- pf receives spr, prepare the copy of complaint and serves within 14 days

59
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What are the police powers to examine a motor vehicle following a road crash?

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Where serious or fatal injury is causes
Where there is an allegation or other suspicion that a vehicle defect may have contributed to the crash.
Evidence becomes available that a defect may have been a factor in the crash after the vehicles have been removed from the locus

60
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How long does the statutory power to examine a vehicle last?

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Within 48 hours of the crash

61
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Regulation 26 creates two main offences involving tyre structure what are they?

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Pneumatic tyres of different structure must not be fitted to the same axle of a wheeled vehicle
A wheeled motor vehicle with two exiles must not have cross ply tyres fitted to the rear axle if radial ply tyres are fitted to the front axle

62
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What are common tyre offences?

A 
UNCLE
Unsuitable for use
Not so inflated
Cut deep
Lump,bulge or tear
Exposed ply or cord
63
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Regulation 54 creates an offence for Use, cause or permit the use of any vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine on a road if?

A

The exhausts gasses from the engine pass into the atmosphere first before passing through the required silencer
The silencer and exhaust system are not maintained n good and efficient working order.
Silencer has been altered in a way that increase/ the noise

64
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It is an offence for any person to cause or permit the warning instrument of a vehicle to be sounded if?

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The vehicle is stationary
The vehicle is on a restricted road between 2330 and 0700
The instruct meant consists of a bell, two tone horn or siren used by the emergency services

65
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What vehicles are exempt from requiring windscreen washers?

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Agricultural vehicles
Vehicles incapable of exceeding 20 mph
Vehicles used for local bus services

66
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What is the statutory defence in relation to maintenance of lights?

A

The defect occurred during that particular journey

That the accused had already taken reasonable steps to have the fault rectified

67
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What are the exemptions of regulations 11?

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White light from reversing light
White light from the registration plate lamp
Light from the interior lamp
Lights on vehicles used by the emergency services

68
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No offence is committed when a vehicle is parked on the wrong side of the road when?

A

Permission from police in uniform
Used by emergency service
Vehicle is used in connection with building, road or vehicle maintenance
The vehicle is in a one way street
The vehicle is being uses as a taxi or bus

69
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What are the reasonable causes to require a breth test?

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Alcohol in their body
Committed a moving traffic offence
Involved in a road traffic crash

70
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Identify the police powers in relation to entry into a premises?

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They may enter the premises by force if necessary in order to obtain and preserve evidence if it is in the justice to do so. In the following circumstances:
Road traffic crash (whether the police were in hot pursuit or not)
Person is suspected of committing any drink driving offences , I’m the absence of any crash, only if the police are in hot pursuit

71
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What is the power of arrest for section 6?

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Conditional-
Provide a positive breath test
They fail or refuse to supply a breath specimen if a constable suspects their body contains alcohol.

72
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What are the prescribed limits of alcohol within an individuals body?

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Breath: 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath

Blood: 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

Urine:!107 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine

73
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What is the procedure if a sample shows a reading of between 36 and 39 microgrammes or 40 and 50 microgrammes?

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36-39: no proceedings are taken

40-50: offer the accused the option to provide a specimen of blood or urine.

74
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What are the three main differences that apply to the procedure when at hospital under section 5?

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The suspect is the responsibility of the doctor in charge.
The investigating officer must inform this doctor of their intention
The doctor in charge may object to any of the requirements or requests

75
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When in a hospital what are the options for samples?

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Blood and urine

76
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What is the offence under section 4 of the road traffic act?

A

Drive or attempt to drive, or be in charge of
A mechanically propelled vehicle on a
Road or other public place whilst
Unfit through drink or drugs

77
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What is the difference between section 4 and 5 of the RTA?

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Section 4 the accused is unfit to drive

The impairment was due to drink or drugs

78
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What are the three main differences that apply to the procedures at hospitals under section 4?

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Suspect is the responsibility of the doctor in charge
Patient in hospital cannot be arrested under section 6
Blood and urine are the only alternatives for analysis

79
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What is the offence in relation to obstruction?

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Any person in charge of a motor vehicle or trailer to cause or permit it to stand on a road as to cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road

80
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State the offence in relation to dangerous parking?

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Any person in charge of a vehicle or a trailer drawn by it to cause or permit it to stand on a road in such a position to condition or in such circumstances as to involve. Danger of injury to other road users

81
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What are the exemptions for an adult not to wear a seat belt?

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Holder of a medical certificate
Carrying goods no more than 50 meters
Performing a reversing manoeuvre
Qualified driver supervising a provisional licence holder performing a reversing manoeuvre
Conducting a driving test
Fire brigade or police purposes
Driver of a licensed taxi whistle used for carrying passengers
Used under trade licence to investigate or remedy a mechanical fault

82
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What is the mnemonic for an adult exemptions for seat belts?

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LETS B SAFE
L plates
Emergency vehicles 
Taxis
Steering backwards
Belts not available 
Show medical exemption
A journey no more than 50 metres
Fault, mechanically testing
Endangerment to person conducting driving test
83
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What are the exemptions for children not wearing seat belts?

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Separated by a fixed partition in taxi
Medical certificate
Under one year in a restraint carry cot
Prevented from wearing a seat belt or restraint due to two other child restraints
No seat belt is fitted on the rear of the vehicle

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