Road Policing KCP 1

Question 1

Are you required to indicate when exiting a roundabout?

Answer 1

YES

• Refer to LTA(Road User) 2004, part 3, clause 3.10 6(a) and (b).
• Before entering a roundabout drivers must indicate:
  Left if intending to exit by the first left
  Right, if going more than halfway around
  If going straight, don’t indicate on entry.

Question 2

Do Police Officers have a exemption from wearing seatbelts?

Answer 2

YES

• Refer to LTA(Road User) 2004, part 7, clause 7.11 (3)(e) and 5(e)
• 3(e) is an enforcement officer or prison officer travelling with another person who is not an enforcement or prison officer in circumstances in which it is impracticable or undesirable to wear a seatbelt.
• 5(e) is driving a motor vehicle that is being used by an enforcement officer in the execution of their duty.

Question 3

Do Police Officers have an exemption from the give way rules?

Answer 3

YES

• Refer to LTA(Road User) 2004, part 11, clause 11.19.
• A driver of an emergency vehicle that is displaying a blue or red beacon or beacons, or sounding a siren, may enter and cross an intersection at speed not exceeding 20 km per hour, taking care to avoid a collision with other traffic.

Question 4

Are Police cars exempt from the requirement to have a current Certificate of Inspection (WOF)?

Answer 4

NO

• Refer to LTA(Road User) 2004, part 8, clause 8.9(1).

Question 5

While responding to an urgent duty job you travel through a 30 km/h temporary speed road works area. Do you have a legal defence to travel above the posted temporary speed limit?

Answer 5

YES IN THE EXECUTION OF YOUR DUTY

• Due to the high risk it is recommended that where practicable comply with the temporary speed limit area. Exceed temporary speed limit ONLY when you have checked that the way is clear of hazards.
• Refer to LTA(Road User) 2004, part 5, clause 5.1 (3)(a) and (b).
• A driver who drives at a speed exceeding the applicable speed limit is not in breach of subclause (1) if the driver proves that, at the time:
  (i) the vehicle was being used by an enforcement officer engaged on urgent duty and compliance with the speed limit would be likely to to prevent the execution of the officers duty; or
  (ii) the vehicle was an emergency vehicle being used in an emergency and was operating a red beacon or siren or both

Question 6

Do Police Officers have a defence to exceed speed limits?

Answer 6

YES - URGENT DUTY AND PURSUIT.

• Refer to LTA(Road User) 2004, part 5, clause 5.1 3(a) and (b).
• A driver who drives at a speed exceeding the applicable speed limit is not in breach of subclause (1) if the driver proves that, at the time:
  (i) the vehicle was being used by an enforcement officer engaged on urgent duty and compliance with the speed limit would be likely to to prevent the execution of the officers duty; or
  (ii) the vehicle was an emergency vehicle being used in an emergency and was operating a red beacon or siren or both

Question 7

While you are responding to a critical incident, you proceed through an intersection against a red traffic light. What are your obligations?

Answer 7

THE DRIVER MUST REDUCE SPEED NOT EXCEEDING 20 KM PER HOUR THEN PROCEED WITH RED AND BLUE FLASHING LIGHTS AND SIREN ACTIVATED AND TAKING CARE TO AVOID COLLISION WITH PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER TRAFFIC.

Question 8

When overtaking other vehicles is there an exemption for Police drivers on urgent duty response or pursuit to drive to the right of a solid yellow no passing line?

Answer 8

YES IN THE EXECUTION OF DUTY

• Because it is a high risk manoeuvre it is recommended that where practicable wait until after no passing lines. Carry out on slow or stationary traffic and only when the way is clear.

Question 9

Before using a Police vehicle do you have to carry out an inspection of it?

Answer 9

YES

Question 10

Comms directs you to attend a motor vehicle crash at a busy intersection. It is unknown whether there is any injury, but the road is blocked. On the way you activate a speed camera. What would you need to proce to have the notice waived?

Answer 10

THAT COMPLIANCE WITH SPEED LIMITS, TRAFFIC SIGNALS OR STOP/GIVE WAY SIGNS WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKELY TO PREVENT OR HINDER THE EXECUTION OF THAT DUTY

Question 11

As the passenger of a 2-person patrol involved in an urgent duty response, what are your responsibilities?

Answer 11

ADVISE THE DRIVER OF THE ROUTE, THE SITUATIONAL FACTORS, RISKS AND OPERATE THE RADIO IF COMMUNICATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Question 12

What is the overarching principle of the Urgent Duty Driving Policy?

Answer 12

NO DUTY IS SO IMPORTANT THAT IT REQUIRES THE PUBLIC OR POLICE TO BE PLACED AT AN UNJUSTIFIED RISK.

• NB: Police must drive at an appropriate speed and manner and bear in mind they are legally responsible for their actions and must prioritise public and Police safety.

Question 13

As the passenger of a 2-person patrol involved in a fleeing driver what are your responsibilities?

Answer 13

ASSIST THE DRIVER BY OPERATING THE RADIO AND ADVISE THE DRIVER OF POSSIBLE RISKS AND CONSIDERATIONS. YOU MAY DIRECT THEM TO ABANDON THE FLEEING DRIVER PURSUIT.

Question 14

What type of Police vehicle is a category A vehicle?

Answer 14

A FULLY MARKED POLICE PACK OR EQUIVALENT SEDAN OR STATION WAGON FITTED WITH ELECTRONIC SIREN AND LIGHT BAR. THIS INCLUDES UTILITY VEHICLES DERIVED FROM PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Question 15

What type of Police vehicle is a category C vehicle?

Answer 15

CATEGORY A OR B VEHICLES THAT ARE HEAVILY LADEN WITH 3 OR MORE PASSENGERS OR SUBSTANTIAL LOAD.

Question 16

Can a driver with a silver classification undertake urgent duty driving?

Answer 16

YES IF THERE IS A GOLD DRIVER PROVIDING DIRECT SUPERVISION OR EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPLY.

Question 17

Can a silver classified driver use a Category C vehicle to undertake urgent duty driving?

Answer 17

YES

Question 18

You have just taken charge of a patrol car. While carrying out a pre-drive check you notice that there are no cones or Police signs in the boot. What are your obligations?

Answer 18

REPLACE OR CAUSE TO HAVE REPLACED THE MISSING ITEMS.