Policing The Roads Flashcards
Section 163 allows a Police Constable to do what ?
Stop a mechanically propelled vehicle or pedal cycle.
If a person fails to comply they are guilty of an offence.
What can a Constable demand of a driver during a traffic stop ?
164;
-Driving Licence
-Date of Birth
165;
-Name and Address
-Insurance
-MOT
What is an easy way to remember 163-165A
163-STOP FOR ME
164-TELL ME MORE
165-IS IT INSURED TO DRIVE
165A-TAKE IT AWAY
What is a S59 used for ?
Anti Social Driving
What is METHANE
Major Incident
Exact location
Type of incident
Hazards
Access and egress
Number of casualties
Emergency services
What MUST you give a NIP for ?
Dangerous/Careless driving
Aid or abet dangerous driving/cycling
Fail to stop
Fail to obey traffic signs
Leave a vehicle in a dangerous position
Excess speed
What is S.4 of the Road Traffic act 1988 in relation to drink/drug driving?
Being unfit whilst driving/attempting to drive.
What is S.5a of the Road Traffic act 1988 in relation to drink/drug driving?
Specified drug in excess of the limit while driving/attempting to drive.
What is S.5 of the Road Traffic act 1988 in relation to drink/drug driving?
Over the specified limit of alcohol whilst driving/attempting to drive.
What must you say when requiring a breath test?
I require you to provide a specimen of breath for a roadside breath test here and now I must inform you that if you fail the breath test or fail to comply you may be liable to prosecution.
What should you do if they failed to provide and you believe they are under the influence ?
Arrest.
Does S6 of the Road Traffic Act carry a power of entry?
Yes.
What is the legal limit of alcohol in microgrammes per 100ml of breath ?
35
What do we not charge between?
35-39
What is the lowest legal tread depth on tyres?
1.6mm
