Module 11 - TRAFFIC Flashcards
Where do police get the power to demand from the registered owner, or the person responsible, the details of who was driving their motor vehicle at the time of a particular incident?
Section 177 – Road Transport Act 2013
What is the definition of a motor vehicle?
A vehicle that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle
What are the issuing timeframes for FPNs when the investigation is incomplete?
3 calendar months if the investigation is incomplete
Where do police get the power to demand particulars from the driver and other people involved in a motor vehicle collision?
Road Rules – Rule 287
What are the issuing timeframes for FPNs when all enquiries are complete?
1 months calendar months if all enquires are complete
What is the age restriction for breath testing?
There is no age restriction
Where do police get the power to demand that a driver produces their licence and have then state their name and address?
Road Transport Act 2013, Section 175
Is there an age limit for having a compulsory blood sample taken in accordance with Schedule 3, Clause 11 – Road Transport Act 2013?
Must be 15 yrs and over
What is the standard statute of Limitations for a summary offence?
6 months
What is the definition of a road?
An area open to and used by the public and is developed for, or has one of its main uses the riding or driving of motor vehicles (the part of the roadway that vehicles routinely travel on)
Where do police get their power to arrest for a breath analysis?
Schedule 3, Clause 4 – RTA 2013
What is the time limit for having a blood and urine sample taken?
4 hours from the time of the incident
How many FPNs can you issue at any one time?
Four
Under what legislation can a blood sample be taken from a driver involved in a crash?
Schedule 3, Clause 11 - RTA
