RTA 1,2,3 Flashcards
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Define section 1 of the RTA 1988/ death by dangerous driving
A person causes the death of another person by driving a MPV dangerously on road or other public place
Define a road
Length of highway and other place the public has access, includes bridges over a road passes, it includes public highways, footpaths and Bridleways.
A person is to be regarded as driving dangerously if and only if. 2
The way he drives far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver
Obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous
Give 3 examples of standards of poor driving
Racing or competitive Disregard for traffic lights Prolonged or deliberate bad driving Unsafe overtaking Driving with a load unsafe to other road users Failing to pay proper attention
Define section 1A of the RTA 1988 causing serious injury by dangerous driving
A person causes serious injury to another person by driving a MPV dangerously on a road or other public place
Define section 2 of the RTA 1988
Dangerous driving
A person a drives a MPV dangerously on a road or other public place.
Define section 2B of the RTA 1988. Death by careless or inconsiderate driving
A person causes death of another person by driving a MPV on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road.
Give 3 examples of section 2 defences
Automatism Sudden illness Duress Mechanical defect Assisting in the arrest of offenders Authorised motoring event
Define section 3 of the RTA 1988 driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration
A person drives a MPV on a road or other public place without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road
Describe section 35 offences against a person act- wanton and furious driving
Having charge of any carriage or vehicle shall by wanton or furious driving or racing or other wilful misconduct or wilful neglect do or cause any bodily harm to any person whatsoever.
Define section 3A of the RTA 1988 causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of drink/drugs
At the time, Unfit through drink or drugs or consumed more alcohol than the prescribed limit or has in his body a controlled drug more than the prescribed limit or within 18 hours without reasonable excuse fails to provide a sample or specimen.
What does section 2B of the RTA cover?
Death by careless or inconsiderate driving
What does section 3 of the RTA cover?
Driving without due care an attention
What does section 3A of the RTA cover?
Death by careless driving whilst under the influence
What does section 35 of the offences against a persons act cover?
Wanton and furious driving
