Land Transport Act

Question 1

Section 114

Answer 1

Power to stop vehicle and demand the drivers details (name,DOB,occupation,address,phone number) can detain for up to 15 minutes.
Police must wear badge of authority.

Question 2

Section 113

Answer 2

DIMDFFD
D-direct person on the road to give details.
I-inspect the vehicle
M-move/authorise another person to move the vehicle
D-direct the vehicle to be moved
F-forbid an unlicensed driver
F-forbid transport operator to drive
D-direct people/vehicle

Question 3

Section 115

Answer 3

Forbid vehicle, order off the road,can issue the following stickers:
PINK- unsafe(bald tires) vehicle must be towed (pol555)
GREEN- fails to comply with regulations/rules (pol650)

Question 4

Section 116

Answer 4

Power to arrest for failing to comply with section 113 & 115

Question 5

Section 119

Answer 5

Enter place by force if necessary to carry out EBA procedure if it was a fresh pursuit.

Question 6

Section 121

Answer 6

FARMED
F-forbid driver for a specified time
A-all keys surrender 
R-render vehicle immobile
M-move the vehicle 
E- EBA driver forbidden for 12 hours
D-direct person to place of rest

Question 7

Section 122

Answer 7

12 hour impound for the interests of public safety

Question 8

Section 123

Answer 8

Impound vehicle for up to 10 days to preserve evidence / enable scientific examination / establish cause of a serious traffic incident.

Question 9

Section 90

Answer 9

100+ demerit points within a period of 2 years- drivers license will need to be surrendered & NZTA will issue a suspension notice for 3 months.

Question 10

Section 95

Answer 10

(Card deprived)

28 day suspension of drivers license

Question 11

Section 96

Answer 11

(In the pits)

28 day vehicle impound (driving whilst disqualified)

Question 12

Section 96(a)

Answer 12

28 day impound for boy racing/unnecessary exhibition of speed/substained loss of traction (pouring diesel on the road) + green sticker.