Land Transport Act 1998 Flashcards
Top 4 Risk Behaviours?
Restraints
Impairment
Distractions
Speed
Definition of a Motor Vehicle
A vehicle drawn or propelled by mechanical power and includes a trailer.
Definition of a Vehicle
A contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks, or revolving runners on which it moves or is moved.
What are the 3 types of main licenses?
Learner License.
Restricted License
Full License.
Is there a power to arrest for reckless or dangerous driving?
Yes under Section 315 of the Crimes Act.
Is there a power to arrest for careless and inconsiderate driving?
No.
Inconsiderate driving definition
Driving which includes inattention or thoughtless actions or ommissions as well as deliberate ones.
Inconsiderate to other road users.
Careless driving definition.
not driving to the normal standards of a reasonable motorist.
Dangerous driving definition.
driving in a manner or speed which was or might have been dangerous to anyone.
Reckless driving definition.
Knowingly disregarding one’s duty as a driver.
Deliberately running an unjustifiable risk of injury or collision.
Needs to have a mens rea (intent).
Section 36(A)
Boy racing offense.
Engaging in unauthorized street or drag racing.
Section 114 LTA
Stopping vehicles and demanding details.
Whose details can you demand under 114 LTA?
The Driver of the Vehicle.
What is your power to arrest for Section 114?
114(6): can arrest without warrant if any person:
fails to stop.
refuses to supply details.
supplies details which you have good cause to suspect are false or misleading.
How long can you get a driver to remain stopped for their details?
15 minutes.