PC Traffic Flashcards
What is the definition of a vehicle?
A MPV or anything that has been but ceases to be a MPV
What is the definition MPV?
Any vehicle which is powered by a motor (SEP the DOG)
What is the definition of a motor vehicle?
This is a MPV that is intended or adapted for use on the road
What is the definition of a carriage?
A motor vehicle or trailer
What is the definition of a conveyance?
A vehicle constructed or adapted for transporting persons by land sea or air but not one constructed or adapted for use only under the control of a person not carried in or not it
What is the definition of a road?
Any highway to which the public have access, and includes bridges over which a road passes
What is the definition of a public road?
A road which is maintained at the publics expense
What is used to decide if a person is driving the vehicle?
The degree to which a person has control over the direction and movement of the vehicle
How long is a CBT certificate valid?
2 years
Where must L plates be displayed on the vehicle?
On the front and back and should be clearly visible and not cut down
What is a qualified driver?
Some aged 21+ with three years driving experience with a full licence and the licence must be British or an EU community licence
What ways can a driver become disqualified?
Endorsement and penalty points Discretionary disqualification Obligatory disqualification Disqualified until test passed Disqualified in absence
How many point can you get before you get disqualified? How long does it take before points are removed?
12
Points will be removed three years after the offence
Under what power can we seize a vehicle for no insurance?
S165A
What is the definition of 144 of the road traffic act?
If the vehicle is not properly insured then the registered keeper is guilty of an offence
What defence is there for driving with no insurance?
If the individual does not own the vehicle and they are acting in course with their employment and had no reason to believe the vehicle was not properly insured.
Under section 47 what is it illegal to do?
Drive a vehicle on the road without a test certificate… with exception to when it is driving to a prearranged MOT test, from a failed MOT test to a garage to be repaired or scraped
What does section 6 of e road traffic act 1998 allow us to do?
Require a sample of breath if we have RGS they are driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs
What are the three questions you must ask before conducting a breathalyser?
Eaten or drank in the last 20minutes
Mouthwash in the last 20minutes
Smoked in the last 5 minutes
When taking the breathalyser what are the two outcome which will result in their arrest?
Providing a positive sample
Refusing to provide a sample
What is section 5 of the RTA 1988?
Driving, attempted to drive, in charge of
A motor vehicle
Whilst on a road or public place
Whilst being over the prescribed limit of drink or drugs
What is the power we arrest for under S5 of the RTA?
6D
What is the power of entry for S5 of the RTA 1998
6E