Police powers in relation to Drivers

Question 1

S163 (3) RTA 1988 Power to Stop

S164 RTA 1988 Power to Require Document

Answer 1

A person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle or bicycle must stop for a uniformed constable.
S164
- Request ID OR Address
- driver or supervisor of learner
- driving on road, commit offence with use of vehicle or involved in an accident.
- must give name and address of owner of vehicle.
- Must have insurance or MOT S165 RTA 1988

Question 2

Seat Belt Laws

Answer 2

Driver - must be worn
Under 3 - Must have child restraints
4 - 17 - Child restraints or up to 125cm
14 + over 135cm - PASSENGER responsibility

Question 3

S87 TA 1988 Driving not in accordance with license

Answer 3

• All drivers must be driving vehicle with the correct class on license.

6 month summary, level 3 fine, discretionary fine.

S165 TA 1988 - seize vehicle

Question 4

S47 (1) NO MOT

Answer 4

• Must have valid. Every 12 months
• Cannot seize
• Certain classes do not need mot. under 3 years do not need mot.
• must be on road.
  -Allowed for prearranged test or £1000 fine.

Summary - Fine only

Question 5

S143 RTA 1988 - No insurance

Answer 5

• Person cannot have vehicle on a highway without insurance.
• Use vehicle.
• Can seize vehicle.
• 7 days to show insurance to constable or police station.

Question 6

Highway Act 1980 - Obstruction of a Highway

Answer 6

• Can be willful or unnecessary
• A person without lawful authority causes an obstruction.
• Fine