RP01- Traffic Law Powers Flashcards
Section 114
(Stop the whore)
what can I do?
Officer in uniform or sounding siren , red and blues
can:
1) pull vehicle over
2)demand drivers details(name DOB, addy, phone, owner or car, who is owner of the car)
3) stop them for up to 15 minutes
4) arrest without warrant if fails to stop refuses to supply details, supplies details that you think are fake.
Section 113
(Are you friends with me?)
DIMDFFD
D) Direct a person on a road(whether or not they are in charge of a vehicle) to give details, other deats, info to identify driver.
I) Inspect, test examine- brake lights etc.
M) enter or authorize another person to move it so its not a traffic hazard.
D) Direct the driver to move it so its not a traffic hazard
F) Forbid unlicensed driver to drive
F) Forbid a person who is operating a transport service without a license to operate that transport service
D) Direct (Powers out -direct at traffic lights etc)
If fail to comply can arrest under 116
Section 115
Can you drive?
Prohibits vehicles from being on the road.
1) Green stickers- does not comply with regs (expired Wof, crack in windscreen, semi bald tyres, exhaust)
2) Pink stickers(more serious- not in a safe condition)- Bald tyres, Structural damage/ rust , illegal modifications.
If fail to comply with directions under 115 you can arrest under 116
Section 121
(You’re no fun!)
Farmed
When can I take keys?
1) physical or mental condition (however arising)
2) has not completed a compulsory impairment test
3) has failed or refused this test
4) not complying with driving hours.
Section 121
What is Farmed?
F) Forbid that person to drive for specific time
A) All keys to be surrendered or
R) Render the vehicle immobile or
M) Move any vehicle causing an obstruction
E) EBA offenders must be forbidden to drive for a 12 hour period
D) Direct that person to drive to a specified place to rest if they have exceeded driving hours etc.
Section 118
Get the cake-details
118(1) and 118(2) - owner or hirer to provide identity of drive and identity of passenger within 14 days against any act or offence.
118 (4) - owner to give all info Immediately to identify and apprehend driver against LTA.
Section 95
28 days til you can drive
- Road has permanent posted limit / above limit by 40/ 28 days suspension
-Road has temporary posted limit/ above limit by 50/
28 days suspension
Section 96
(say goodbye)
Seizing or impounding vehicles
License Status-
Disqualified, suspended or revoked or previously been forbidden = vehicle gone for 28 days
and court proceedings
Section 96(1A) (1A to late - boy racer)
Race or unnecessary exhibition of speed
sustain loss of traction
= 28 day impound and court proceedings
section 90
100 or more Demerit points over two years= Suspension of license for three months
Section 122
12 hour seize and impound a vehicle
Believe on reasonable grounds that it is in the Interest of public safety.
Section 123
You work for me
- impound not exceeding 10 working days to:
1) preserve evidence, enable scientific examination, establish cause of serious traffic accident
2) Believe of reasonable grounds that the vehicle has been involved in serious crash or hit and run or they failed to stop in accordance with section 114
Section 119 - Powers of entry (enter on time) Section 119 (1) and (2) - Powers of entry for EBA
Action- Powers of entry for EBA
if they FTS, Reckless or dangerous driving OR driving under influence
Must be: Freshly pursuing.
Section 119 - Powers of entry (enter on time) Section 119 (3) - Seize a vehicle without warrant
Action: Seize a vehicle without warrant
Sections 96 and 123
Must be: Freshly pursuing, Fear of CADD, vehicle about to be used in a crime, Impracticable to obtain warrant(time of day/location)
section 119 (5) and (6) Seize a vehicle with warrant
Action: Seize a vehicle with warrant- gives you the power to apply for a warrant to seize under section 96 and 123
