RP01 Road Policing

Question 1

Define motor vehicle, and incorporate some of the things it does not include.

Answer 1

Drawn or propelled by mechanical power. Includes trailer, does NOT include anything on rails/tracks, defence force trailers, mobility device, pedestrian controlled machine.

Question 2

Define a vehicle, incorporate what is does NOT include.

Answer 2

Anything with wheels or tracks that moves. Not including pram, lawnmower, furniture, train type vehicle.

Question 3

What are the times between which a restricted driver is NOT allowed to drive?

Answer 3

10pm - 5am

Question 4

What are the elements for Section 37 of the LTA, Inconsiderate or Careless Use:

Answer 4

Operates, a Vehicle, on a Road, Carelessly OR without Reasonable Consideration of other Road Users.

Question 5

What are the 4 classes of poor driving standard?

Answer 5

Inconsiderate, Careless, Reckless, Dangerous

Question 6

Breakdown Section 35 of LTA - Reckless or Dangerous Driving.

Answer 6

Operates, a Motor Vehicle, on a Road, Recklessly OR in a Manner/Speed which may be dangerous to any public/person.

Question 7

What is the penalty for inconsiderate/careless driving (S37)?

Answer 7

$3000 fine, maybe disqualification

Question 8

What is the penalty for dangerous/reckless driving (S35)?

Answer 8

$4500 fine AND 6 months disqualification

Question 9

Describe inconsiderate driving.

Answer 9

Includes inattention or thoughtless acts or omissions as well as deliberate ones, which is inconsiderate to other road users

Question 10

Describe Careless driving.

Answer 10

Falling below driving standards of a reasonable prudent motorist.

Question 11

Describe dangerous driving.

Answer 11

Driving in a manner or speed which was or might have been dangerous to anyone.

Question 12

Describe reckless driving.

Answer 12

Knowingly disregarding ones duty as a driver.

Deliberately running an unjustifiable risk of injury or collision.

Question 13

What section of the LTA is Stopping Vehicles and Demanding Details?

Answer 13

S114

Question 14

What section of the LTA is for General Roadway Related Powers?

Answer 14

S113

Question 15

In S113, what is DIMDFFD?

Answer 15

Direct (someone to give details), Inspect, Move, Direct (car), Forbid (unlicensed driver), Forbid (transport service), Direct (animals)

Question 16

Does S113 allow you to stop a vehicle?

Answer 16

No, S114 does. You can only request details from someone as per S113 if they have offended against something in 113

Question 17

What section of the LTA is for Banning Vehicles from the Road?

Answer 17

S115

Question 18

If you believe that a vehicle fails to comply with regulations or rules, what colour sticker does this warrant?

Answer 18

Green sticker (WOF)

Question 18

If you believe that a vehicle is not in a safe condition to be driven on a road (eg structural rust or mods), what colour sticker should you give?

Answer 18

Pink sticker

Question 19

What is Section 121 of the LTA for?

Answer 19

Taking keys and forbidding to drive, acronym FARMED

Question 20

What does FARMED (S121) stand for?

Answer 20

Forbid to drive, All keys surrendered, Render vehicle immobile, Move vehicle, EBA offenders forbidden to drive for 12 hours, Direct person to drive to a particular place to rest

Question 21

Can you arrest someone under S121(4) for failing to comply?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

What does S95 tell us in LTA?

Answer 22

Suspending licences for 28 days

Question 23

What does S90 tell us from LTA?

Answer 23

Suspending Licences and Disqualifying from Driving

Question 24

How many demerit points to suspend someone’s licence for 3 months?

Answer 24

100

Question 25

What does S96 state in LTA?

Answer 25

Seizing and Impounding Vehicles for 28 days