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PC Week 7 Flashcards

1
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Dangerous driving

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Any person who drives a MPV dangerously on a road or other public place
(Far below whats expected of a competent driver)

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Careless or inconsiderate driving

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Any person who drives a MPV on a road or other public place without due care and attention
(Anything outside of normal driving) (somebody inconveienced)

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Drive

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Control of steering

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In charge of

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Position of suspect
Position of keys
Actions
Position of others in/near car
Enging heat
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Unfit

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Suspect ability to drive was for the time being impaired (erratic/unsteady) in a comparison to a reasonable person was far less

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Unfit to drive

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It is an offence for any person to drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of a MPV on a road or other public place whilst unfit through drink or drugs

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Aid and abet

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Someone who assists in the commission of an offence is deemed to be aiding and abetting
(Person is aware of the offence, must give assisstance or encouragement)

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A public road

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Any highway + any other road to which the public has access to including bridges
(Generally maintained by council)

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A highway

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Allows the passage and re-passage of persons or vehicles including roads, carriageway, bridges and pavements

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Driver

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Who is in control of steering and propulsion

Engine off, your still the driver

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MPV

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A vehicle thats constructed so that it can be mechanically propelled (used anywhere)

Powered by:
S - steam
E - electric
P - petrol
D - diesel
O - oil
G - gas
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Motor vehicle

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Mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on the roads (RTA 1988)

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Vehicle

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Any kind of carriage of conveyance

Bus, car, taxi, bike etc..

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Stop if you hit any of these

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C - cattle
H - horse
A - ass
M - mule
P - pig
S - sheep
D - dog
G - goat
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Conveyance

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Anything constructed or adapted for the carriage of persons wether by land, water or air

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Motorcycle

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Is an MPV, not an individual carriage, 3 wheels of less

Side car is part of a motorcycle not a trailer, dont have to wear helmets

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Trailer

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Vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle

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Section 1 - RTA 1988

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Causing death by dangerous driving

A person who causes the death of another person by driving a MPV on a ROAD or other PUBLIC place is guilty of an offence

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Section 2 - RTA 1988

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Dangerous driving

A person who drives a MPV DANGEROUSLY on a ROAD or other PUBLIC PLACE is guilty of an offence

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Section 3 - RTA 1988

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Careless and inconsiderate driving

If a person drives a MPV on a ROAD or other PUBLIC PLACE WITHOUT DUE CARE AND ATTENTION, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, he is guilty of an offence

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Section 4 - RTA 1988

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Under the influence of drink or drugs

Drive, attempt to drive or being in charge of, an MPV on a road or other public place when under the influence of drink or drugs

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Section 5 - RTA 1988

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OPL:

DRIVES, ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE or BEING IN CHARGE of a MV, on a ROAD or other PUBLIC PLACE after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in his breath, blood or urine exceeds the prescribed limit he is guilty of an offence

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23
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Section 6 - RTA 1988
Section 6a
Section 6b
Section 6c
Section 6d
Section 6e
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6 - Power to administer preliminary tests
6a - preliminary breath test 
6b - preliminary impairment test
6c - preliminary drug test
6d - arrest
6e - power of entry
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24
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3 questions when taking a breath sample

3 warnings when taking a breath sample

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Have you consumed any alcohol in the last 20mins?
Have you used any mouthwash in the last 20mins?
Have you smoked in the last 5mins?

If you refuse to provide a specimen of breath you may be prosecuted
If you fail to provide a specimen breath you may be prosecuted
If you provide a positive specimen of breath you will be arrested

Do you understand?

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25
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Over the prescribed limit

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It is an offence for any person to drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of a MV on a road or other public place after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in their blood, breath or urine exceeds the prescribed limit

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Prescribed limits

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Breath - 35micrograms of alcohol per 100millilitres of breath
Blood - 80milligrams of alcohol per 100millilitres of blood
Urine - 107micrograms of alcohol per 100millilitres of urine

27
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Power of police to stop vehicles

A

Section 163 - RTA 1988

A person driving an MPV (or cycle) on a road must stop the vehicle on being required to do so by a constable in uniform

If a person fails to comply with section he is guilty of an offence

28
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Require production of driving licence

A

Section 164 - RTA 1988

29
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Seizure if vehicles no insurance/licence

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Section 165A - RTA 1988

(a) a constable may
(b) Seize the vehicle
(c) Remove the vehicle
Enter any premises other than a private dwelling house on which the constable has RGB the vehicle to be

30
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Power to require name/address/insurance/test certificate

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Section 165 - RTA 1988

31
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Duty of driver to stop and report accident

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Section 170 - RTA 1988

A person driving an MPV on a road or other public place an accident occurs

(a) personal injury is caused to a person other than the driver
(b) to an animal other than an animal on that MPV or trailer
(c) to any property constructed on, growing in or otherwise forming part of the land on which the road is situated

32
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Traffic tickets

A

Police officers IN uniform can issure -

FPN - non-endorsable, everyday use, simple and easy, 28days, payable online, saves costs for police/courts, educational courses
TOR - endorsable, more serious, central processing bureau decide outcome. Eg. Seatbelts, phones
VDRS - ensures a vehicles defects are rectified. Issue form for them to go get it fixed, COB can check after 14days. Report for summons if dont accept
HORT/1 - no ID present, bring to station within 7days

33
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Powers to get a sample

A 
T - traffic
O - offence
A - accident
D - driving (erratic)
S - suspect alcohol
34
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Notice of intended prosecutions (NIPS)

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Is a notification that a prosecution is being considered against the individual. The summons is a document which summons that person to attend court. (28 days)

D - dangerous/careless driving or cycling
E - excess speed
F - failure to comply with signs/lights
F - failure to comply with officer directions
L - leave in a dangerous position
A - aid + abet any of the above

35
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Road traffic collision

A

If owing to the presence of a MPV on a road or other public place a collision occurs, whereby oersonal injury is caused to a person other than the driver of that MPV
OR damage is caused to another vehicle other than that MPV or trailer
OR damage is caused to an animal not in or on that vehicle or trailer
OR damage is cuased to any property/land which the road or other public place is situated, or any adjacent land

36
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Driver number calculations

A

FAWCE811028RA9VD**

first 5 chatacters of surname - FAWCE
first + last number = year of birth - 88
2nd + 3rd = month of birth - 11
4th + 5th = day of birth - 02
*remember 0male, 5female - after 6add 1 so would be 1male, 6female
Initials of forenames - RA
Computer check digits - VD
Last 2 = licence number - **
37
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Goods vehicle

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A MV or trailer constructed or adapted for use of the carriage OR haulage of goods OR burden of any description

38
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Invalid carriage

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A MPV that has been specifically designed and constructed (not adapted) for the use of someone suffering some physical defect or disability and used solely by that person

Class 2 - cannot be used on road (max 4mph)
Class 3 - used on the roads (max 8mph)

39
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Carriage

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  • Any means of conveyance
  • The conveying of good sor passenges from one place to another
  • includes vehicles such as trailers and bicycles (whether ridden or pushed)
40
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A road

A

Any highway and any other road to which the public has access to, including any bridge over which road passes

41
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Bus and Minibus

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Bus -
Cat D licence
8+ passengers upto 300
Minimum age 24

Mini bus - 
Cat D1 licence
Max weigt 3.5tonnes
Min 4, max 8
Minimum age 21 
Minimum length 8metres
42
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Disqualified driving

A

Section 103(1)(b) - RTA 1988

A person shall be guilty of an offence if;
Whilst disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence
- obtains a licence
- drives a MV on a road

43
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5 ways you can you be disqualified?

A 
Penalty points
Obligatory - points carried over
Discretionary - after a crash
Disqualified until passing test
Disqualified where driving in a serious crime
44
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Use
Cause
Permit

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Use - for their own benefit
Cause - direct instruction to use the MV
Permit - a person gives another person permission to use a MV

45
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Section 1a - RTA 1988

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Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

46
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Section 2b - RTA 1988

A

Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving

47
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Section 3a - RTA 1988

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Causing death by dangerous driving when under the influence of drink or drugs

48
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Section 5a - RTA 1988

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Driving or being in charge of a MV with concentration of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit

49
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Section 3Zb - RTA 1988

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Causing death by driving, UNLICENCED or UNINSURED

50
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Section 3Zc - RTA 1988

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Causing death by driving, DISQUALIFIED driver

51
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Section 3Zd - RTA 1988

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Causing serious injury by driving, DISQUALIFIED drivers

52
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Defenses to careless and inconsiderate driving

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Automatism - sneeze, bee sting, fox in front of car
Duress - peer pressure, wife giving birth
Event - organised eg. F1
Mechanical defect

53
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Section 170 - RTA 1988

A

Road traffic collision:
If owing to the presence of a MPV on a road or other public place an accident occurs whereby;

  • injury caused to a person other than on that MPV
  • damaged caused to another vehicle other than that vehicle
  • damaged caused to an animal not in or on that vehicle
  • damaged caused to anything else (land/property)
54
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Defence to an RTC?

A

Didnt realise were involved in an accident (small bump in supermarket)

55
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Section 40a - RTA 1988

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Using a MV in a dangerous condition

  • condition
  • purpose
  • no. Of passengers
  • manner being carried
  • weight/position/distribution
  • manner secured
  • manufacture
  • condition of parts/accessories
56
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Seatbelt exemptions?

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  • engaged in short distance deliveries (50m)
  • whilst reversing
  • taxi drivers (carrying a fare)
  • fire brigade (in uniform)
  • medical exemption certificate (7days production)
  • trade licence (investigating/remedying a fault)
  • unsuitable fitted belt
  • reversing on steep hill
57
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Hours of darkness?

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1/2 hour after sunset

1/2 hour before sunrise

58
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Section 87 - RTA 1988

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Driving without a licence

It is an offence for a person to drive on a road a MV of any class [otherwise than in accordance with] a licence authorising him to drive a MV of that class

59
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Section 143 - RTA 1988

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Driving without insurance

A person must not use a MV on a road [or other public place] without valid car insurance

60
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Section 29 - RTA 1988

A

Careless and inconsiderate driving

If a person rides a cycle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, he is guilty of an offence

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