Land Transport Act 1998 Flashcards
S113
General roadway power.
-does not allow to stop and no power to k9
Acronym DIMDFFD
D= direct someone to give name, address, dob, number, occupation, owner of car and information about identity of driver.
I= inspect: test and examine car. Brakes, test drive etc
M= move or authorize someone to move if its causing an obstruction
D=direct: the driver or owner to move car if it’s a safety hazard or in public’s interest
F= forbid: an unlicensed driver to drive
F= forbid: operating transport service (taxi, bus) without a license to do so
D: direct: someone to stop crash/ flooding
S114
Stopping vehicles and demanding details.
Make someone stop and demand name address etc
-can only hold them for 15 mins
Can k9 if fail to stop, refuses to supply details, gives false details
S115
Banning vehicles from the road
Green sticker= defective. Pol 650
Power to direct vehicle not to be driven until upto wof standard.
Pink sticker = unsafe pol555
Power to direct vehicle not to be driven on the road. Has to go to vtnz to get a new warrent. $600 fine if they go somewhere else.
S118
Obtaining information
Officer may require owner or hirer of any vehicle to provide (within 14 days) all info they have of identity of driver if they have committed any offence in or through use of the vehicle.
Officer can require these details immediately if vehicle used to flee police pursuit
S121
Taking keys and forbidding to drive
FARMED
If officer believes driver is incapable of having proper control, not completed a compulsory impairment test In a satisfactory manner or is not complying with driving hours.
FARMED
F: forbid that person to drive for specified time
All keys: all keys surrendered
R: render vehicle immobile
M: move any vehicle causing obstruction or hazard to a safe place
E=Eba: offender forbidden to drive for 12 hours
D= direct the person to a specified place to rest of they have exceeded driving hours (truckies)
S123
Seizing vehicles Power to seize for 7 days For: Preserving evidence Enable scientific examination Establish cause of serious crash If believe that Vehicle was in serious crash Driver failed to stop under 114
S122
Seizing vehicles
🚌 bus tragedy
Believe in interest of public safety can seize and impound not exceeding 12 hours
S119
Entering premises and seizing vehicles
-powers of entry to carry out alcohol testing.
Officer has GCTS any person has failed to stop, has or is committing an offence (reckless or dangerous driving)
-or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs AND IF YOU ARE IN FRESH PERSUIT
Yo can enter with force to complete eba
S95
Suspend licences for 28 days -alcohol 650 blood 130 -alcohol 450 blood 80 - offence within 4 years -Refused blood under 72 or 73 of LTA -40km over perminant speed zone 50km over temp speed zone
S96
Impound vehicle for 28 days
- without licences previously forbidden
- disqualified driver
- 400/80 with 2 relevant convictions within 4 years
S96a
Biy racers Impound for 28 days plus green stickers -excess speed -excess acceleration -sustained loss of traction Can green sticker Pouring oil on road
RIDS
Restraints
Impairment
Distractions
Speed