RP01: Road Policing Flashcards
State the Act
Land Transport Act 1998
Motor vehicle
Drawn and propelled by mechanical power, and trailers
Vehicle
Equipped with wheels, tracks, or revolving runners in which it moves or is moved
Operate
On a road,
Drive or uses, to cause or permit a vehicle to be driven,
Whether or not person is present
Road
Street
Motorway
Public walk way, bridges beaches
Weighing heavy motor vehicles
Types of Driver Licenses
Learner
Restricted
Full
Driver license offence Section 31 & Penalty
Fails to comply with Learner or Restricted Conditions
$100.00 fine, 35 demerits
Driver license offence Section 32 & Penalty
Driving while disqualified
Driving while suspended or revoked
Contrary to limited license
1st: 3 months prison, $4,500.00 fine
2nd: 6 months disqualification
3rd: 2 years prison, $6,000.00 fine
Subsequent: 1 year disqualification
Offences that the defendant can be disqualified as a result
Careless driving
Reckless or dangerous driving
EBA
Rules of being disqualified
Must not drive
Myst not apply for a new license
Limited license
License that gives permission to travel to work and home
Driver license offence Section 52 & Penalty
Contravenes Instructions by a Constable
$10,000.00
Contravenes Instructions
Fails to remain stopped Removes stickers Drives while stickers still apply Fails or refuses directions or requirements Breach Heavy Motor vehicle directions
Driving offence Section 37 & Penalty
Inconsiderate or careless use
$3,000.00
Potential Suspension
Driving offence Section 38
Careless driving or Inconsiderate use causing injury