Rtc Law

Question 0

Sec 20 road traffic act outlines certain obligations of what to do after a collision, what are these things?

Answer 0

Stop
Provide - Name and address driver/owner and reg no to any person having RG
Shall provide his insurance (if injury)
If can’t provide his details he must report to police if injury RTC, in 24 hours

Question 1

Under what circs does sec 20 (obligations to report) road traffic act apply?

Answer 1

If owing to presence of MV on road or public place
An accident occurs whereby
1. Injury to another person other than driver
2. Injury or death caused to specified animal (other than if on or in vehicle)
3. Damage is caused to vehicle (other than that MV)
4. Damage is caused to any other property (fixed to/constructed on/growing in or forming part of the land on which the road or place is situated or land adjacent to

Driver has obligations

Question 2

What specific animals does sec 20 road traffic act apply?

Answer 2

Horse
Cow
Ass
Mule
Dog
Pig
Goat
Sheep

Question 3

What offences do you commit if you fail to comply with sec 20 road traffic act?

Answer 3

Fail to stop
Fail to report
Fail to give personal details

Question 4

Which mnemonic helps with initial priority on RTC scene?

Answer 4

A approach scene with care - tetra
C caution signs
E examine scene visually

C casualties (no and severity)
A ambulance
R recovery
D detailed investigation

Question 5

What provision under RTA gives officers warrant to search after RTC?

Answer 5

Sec 21

Jop can provide warrant to search after accident occurs, person to enter premises within 14 days of warrant issued, allows inspection of vehicle,