Sections Of Road Traffic Act 1988 Flashcards
Know sections 1-6 of the road traffic act 1988
What offence comes under section 1 of the road traffic act 1988?
Death by dangerous driving
What offence comes under section 2 of the road traffic act 1988?
Dangerous driving
What offence comes under section 3 of the road traffic act 1988?
Careless and inconsiderate driving
What comes under section 4 of the road traffic act 1988?
Driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs
Power of entry under section 17 - specified offences
What comes under section 5 of the road traffic act 1988?
Driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol
What powers do you have under section 6A of the road traffic act 1988?
Preliminary breath test
What powers do you have under section 6B of the road traffic act 1988?
A preliminary impairement test
What powers do you have under section 6C of the road traffic act 1988?
A preliminary drug test
Explain section 170 of the road traffic act 1988?
Where, owing to the presentlce of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road, or other public place, an accident occurs whereby
- personal injury ia caused to a person other than the driver of that vehicle or
- Damage is caused to a vehicle other than that vehicle or trailer drawn by that vehicle or
- To an animal other than an animal in or on that vehicle or trailer being drawn by that vehicle or
- To any other property constructed on, fixed to, growing in or otherwise forming part of the land on which the road or place in question is situated or land adjacent to such land
The driver of that vehicle MUST stop and exchange his name and address (and name and address of owner), along with identification marks of the vehicle
If for any reason he does not, he must report the, if accident within 24 hours, if he fails to do so, he commits an offence
What is a restricted road?
a restricted roadin England and Wales is aroadwhich is provided with “a system of street lighting furnished by means of lamps placed not more than 200 yards apart”. (182.88)
What comes under section 6E of the road traffic act 1988?
The power to enter premises to breathalise a person following an injury RTC (injury can be to ANY person)
What must a driver do under section 163 of the road traffic act 1988?
A person must stop when requested to do so by a constable
What power does section 165 of the road traffic act give to a constable?
Power to seize a vehicle e.g no insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, no tax, obstruction
