LTA 1998 Flashcards
What section gives me the power to stop a vehicle?
Section 114
What powers to S.114 give an officer? LTA98
The power to stop a vehicle and demand the drivers details.
What details can you demand from a driver?
Their full name, full address, DoB, occupation and phone number.
What must an officer be wearing to stop a car?
Their uniform or a hat displaying a badge of authority.
How long can an officer keep a car stopped to obtain their details?
15 Minutes.
Can you arrest someone for failing to stop or give their details?
Yes, under S.114.
What is the acronym used to remember S.113? LTA98
DIMDFFD.
Direct a person on the road to give their details
Inspect, test and examine a vehicle.
Move or authorize someone to move a vehicle that is a hazard or obstruction.
Direct the driver to move their vehicle.
Forbid an unlicensed driver.
Forbid a person from operating a transport service.
Direct traffic.
Can you arrest someone for failing to comply with S.113? LTA98
Yes, under S.116
When can you green sticker a vehicle under S.115?
When you have RGTB the vehicle fails to comply with regulations or rules.
When can you Pink sticker a vehicle under S.115?
When you have RGTB the vehicle is not in a safe condition to be driven on the road.
Can you arrest someone for failing to comply with your directions in S.115? LTA98
Yes, under S.116.
Does giving a green sticker, cancel their WOF?
Yes it does. Once you green sticker a vehicle. They must obtain another warrant.
What is the acronym used to remember S.121? LTA98
FARMED:
Forbid a person to drive for a specified time.
All keys must be surrendered.
Render the vehicle immobile
Move any vehicle causing an obstruction or hazard.
EBA offenders MUST be forbidden to drive for 12 hours.
Direct a person drive to a safe place and rest for a specified amount of time.
When can you use S.121? LTA98
When the officer has RGTB any person in charge of a motor vehicle is incapable of proper control not the vehicle due to their physical or mental condition.
What is S.118 about? LTA98
Obtaining information from the owner/hirer of a vehicle of interest.
What information can you obtain in S.118? LTA98
The ID of any driver or passenger when they are alleged to have committed any offense.
When can you demand information under S.118 immediately? LTA98
Yes, when the vehicle has been in a police pursuit.
What is S.95 about? LTA98
Suspending licenses for 28 days.
When must you suspend a drivers license for 28 days?
- The person has breath alcohol over 650mcg.
- The person has blood alcohol over 130mgm.
- The person has breath alcohol over 400mcg AND has been convicted for any ‘relevant offense’ within the last four years.
- The person has breath alcohol over 8mgm AND has been convicted for any ‘relevant offense’ within the last four years.
- The person drivers 40kph over the permanent speed limit.
- The person drivers 50kph over the temporary speed limit.
What is S.90 about? LTA98
Suspending a Drivers license for ‘Person of interest’, wanted for service of a demerit point suspension letter.
What the 3 requirements to serving S.90? LTA98
- They have to have accumulated a total of 100 demerit points of 2 years.
- NZTA has to have issued a notice.
- You have to hand them the correct form. (POL1006)
What is S.96 about? LTA98
Seizing and impounding vehicles for 28 days.
When MUST you seize and impound for 28 days?
- They were disqualified from holding or obtaining a DL.
- They had a suspended or revoked DL.
- They were not holding a DL - eg. expired or never had one - AND have been previously forbidden to drive.
- Are found with breath alcohol over 400mcg AND have two previous convictions for any ‘relevant offense within the last four years.
- Are found with breath alcohol over 80mgm AND have two previous convictions for any ‘relevant offense within the last four years.
- They have failed or refused a blood test.
How long can you seize a vehicle under S.122? What for? LTA98
12 hours. For public safety.
How long can you seize a vehicle under S.123? LTA98
7 days.
When can you seize a vehicle under S.123? LTA98
The vehicle has been involved in a serious crash or a hit and run. For evidential reasons.
What is S.31 related to? LTA98
Failing to comply with Learners or Restricted License conditions.
What’s an offense under S.52? LTA98
- Driver fails to stop to red and blue lights. And remains Stopped.
- Remove, obscure, render indistinguishable a notice from S.115.
- Fails or refuses to comply with any lawful requirement under S.113 or 121.
What does S.37 relate to? LTA98
Inconsiderate or Careless driving.
What are S.38 and S.39? LTA98
Careless/inconsiderate driving causing injury and Aggravated careless use.
Do offenses against S.38 and 39 have to be on a public road? LTA98
No, they are on any road, including a farm or private road.
What does S.35 relate to? LTA98
Reckless or dangerous driving.
What does S.36 relate to? LTA98
Reckless or dangerous driving causing injury.
Do offenses against S.36 have to be on a public road? LTA98
No, they are on any road, including a farm or private road.
Describe inconsiderate driving.
Driving that includes inattention or thoughtless actions. They are the annoying drives on the road.
Describe carless driving.
Falling below the driving standards of a reasonable motorist.
Describe dangerous driving.
Driving in a manner or speed which was or might have been dangerous to anyone.
Describe reckless driving.
Knowingly disregarding one’s duty as a driver.
Deliberately running an unjustifiable risk of injury or collision.
What are the 3 boy racer offenses?
- In a race or unnecessary exhibition of speed or acceleration.
- Intentionally pours or places on a road any substance that causes loss of traction.
- Without reasonable excuse operates a vehicle in a manner that causes sustained loss of traction.
Can you use a mobile phone at a stop light?
No, you can’t use a phone whenever you are in control of a motor vehicle.
What are the drivers duties involved in a crash outlined in S.22(1)? LTA98
They MUST stop, ascertain and render help.
How long does the driver or rider have to report an accident that has caused injury or death? S.22(3) LTA98
Within 24 hours. Reported to a police officer or police station.
How long does the driver or rider have to report an accident that has damaged someones property or vehicle? S.22(4) LTA98
48 hours to owner or 60 hours to police. They must give their name, address, Reg # and crash location.
