Road Traffic Act 1988

Question 1

Section 47

Requirement for certain vehicles to be tested annually to ensure they comply with specific safety requirements.

Answer 1

Three years after first registration date:

Private motor vehicles
Small goods vehicles
Motorcyles
Mopeds
Dual purpose vehicles (vans)
Motor caravans

One year after the first registration date :

Motor vehicles with more than 8 seats
Taxis
Ambulances
Large good vehicle

Question 2

Section 163

Powers to stop vehicles

Answer 2

Any person driving……

a mechanically propelled vehicle…

On a road…..

Must stop when required to do so …..

By a constable in uniform

Question 3

Section 164 and 165

Powers to require documentation

Answer 3

Section 164

• Driving licence
• date of birth

Section 165

• insurance
• name
• address

Question 4

Section 59 RTA

Power to seize motor vehicles

Answer 4

Power authorises constables to seize motor vehicles that:

*Are driven inconsiderately or carelessly on a road or public place.

A warning should be given in the first instance ( use of ADM 171 form )

This warning serves to both the driver and vehicle and lasts 12 months

The warning transfers to a new owner of a vehicle if the vehicle is sold.

ADM 172 should be issued for a second offence and vehicle seized.

*There is a power of entry to premises (other than private dwelling) where rgb exist that the motor vehicle is present.

Question 5

Section 165a

Powers of motor vehicle seizure

Condition 1

Answer 5

a constable in uniform requires person to produce:

Driving licence

If fail to produce…..

And the constable has RGB……

The motor vehicle was being driven by that person without…..

Valid driving licence for that class of vehicle

Question 6

Section 165a
Powers of motor vehicle seizure

Condition 2

Answer 6

A constable in uniform…

Requires a person to produce evidence…..

That a motor vehicle is not being driven….

Without a valid insurance certificate…..

And if fail to produce evidence…

And constable has RGB…..

That motor vehicle driven without insurance.

Question 7

Section 165a
Powers of motor vehicle seizure

Condition 3

Answer 7

A constable in uniform…

Requires a person driving vehicle to stop…..

And..

If the vehicle….

Fails to stop…. or stop long enough…

For an officer to make enquiries they consider appropriate….

And….

The constable has RGB…

That a motor vehicle was being driven without insurance or driving licence

Question 8

Section 165a
Powers of motor vehicle seizure

Condition 3 continues

Answer 8

If constable unable to…

Seize the vehicle immediately he/she….

May seize vehicle if at ….

Anytime within 24hours from original incident….

The vehicle is located…..

And….

The original condition in question is not satisfied….

I.e no valid licence or insurance