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Traffic Flashcards

1
Q

What section of RTA allows Police to stop vehicles?

A

163 (Stop for me)

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2
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What section of RTA makes it a legal requirement to show a Constable a licence?

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Section 164 (1)

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Under Section 164 (2) RTA, when would we require someone to prove their DOB?

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If they:
- Fail to produce a licence

  • Produce a suspected fake licence or altered licence
  • They we’re the supervisor at the time of driving
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4
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Section 143 of RTA makes what an offence?

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The use, cause of permit of someone using a motor vehicle on a road or public place unless there is insurance in force.

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5
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What is Section 165a of RTA?

A

Take it away.

The power of a police officer to seize a motor vehicle if a driver is suspected of driving without insurance or a driving licence.

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6
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How long is it for an untaxed vehicle before the police will seize it?

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2 months and a day.

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7
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What is section 165 of RTA?

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Can I drive.

Requirement to produce insurance documents.

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8
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What does the term use mean in traffic?

A

Getting use from the vehicle

The driver is always using

Owner may use if getting benefit from the use

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9
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What does cause mean in traffic?

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Causing someone to drive/use that vehicle. Usually someone in a position of authority such as bosses at work.

Also, it’s not necessary to prove owner knew vehicle being used on road when no insurance applies.

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10
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What does aide and abetting mean in traffic?

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Someone who assists in the commission of an offence.

Person must be aware of the facts

Must give assistance or encouragement

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11
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What is a Section 59 Police Reform Act warning and what does it allow officers to do?

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A warning when a vehicle is causing a nuisance (loud, donuts, high revs etc).

Vehicle can be seized if the driver has been warned already and the nuisance continues and he does then continue to do so.

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12
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What offences require a NIP? (DEFFLA)

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Dangerous/Careless Driving/Cycling
Excessive speed
Fail to comply with Reg 10 signs
Fail to comply with officers directions
Leaving in a dangerous position
Aid/Abet any of the above.
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13
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What is a HO/RT1?

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Known as a producer.

If someone fails to provide licence or insurance docs and unable to check other means then you can give someone this and they have 7 days to shown at a police station with a help desk.

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14
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What is a VDRS?

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Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme.

Where there is an issue with the vehicle and you allow them the chance to rectify these issues. They have 14 days to do so and have to have it signed by an MOT garage. They then need to produce this to a police station.

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15
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How many defects can be listed on a VDRS and what happens if it is exceeded?

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3 Defects

Reported for summons.

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16
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In what situations do we now really issue FPN’s (Fixed Penalty Notices)?

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When the driver is NOT present and the vehicle is causing an obstruction offence.

17
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What is a TOR?

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Traffic Offence Report.

Used for offences such as speeding, mobile phone use, seat belts etc.

18
Q

If someone at the road side asks for an educational course what do we say?

A

The information will be passed to the Central Processing Bureau and if they deem appropriate they will let you know.

19
Q

What is the maximum offences allowed on a TOR and what happens if it is exceeded?

A

1 Endorsable Offence

And

Up to 3 non-endorsable offences.

If either exceeded then report for summons.

20
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Can a TOR be issued at an RTC?

A

No

21
Q

If someone doesn’t accept a HO/RT1, VDRS or TOR?

A

We would just report for summons

22
Q

What information is required in order to report someone for summons?

A 
Name & Address
Vehicle Details (VRM, Make/Model)
DOB and Place of Birth
Occupation
Tel Number
Email address
23
Q

What must we do when we tell someone they are being reported for summons?

A

Now Caution them.

24
Q

What is Section 4 RTA?

A

It is an offence to drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of an MPV on a public road whilst unfit through drunks or drink.

25
Q

How do you tell if someone is unfit to drive through drink or drugs?

A 
Smell of intoxicants
Slurred speech
Disheveled appearance
Glazed eyes
Incoherent speech
Dilated pupils
26
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What is Section 5 RTA?

A

It is an offence to drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle on a public road after consuming alcohol that exceeds the prescribed limit.

27
Q

What is the prescribed limit?

A

35 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath

80 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood

107 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine

28
Q

What is section 5A RTA?

A

It is an offence to drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit of specified controlled drugs in their body.

29
Q

What are the Section 6 Powers for Drink/Drugs in regards to the Road Traffic Act 1988?

A

6A - Requirement to do a roadside breath test

6B - Requirement to do a breath test by a FIT trained officer or at a police station.

6C - Requirement to do a Drugs test near to where the request was made or a police station.

30
Q

Under what circumstances can we retrieve a breath sample?

A

TOADS

Traffic Offence
Accident
Driving & Suspect Alcohol

31
Q

What 3 things need to be asked before commencing with a breath test at the road side?

A

Any alcohol drinks in last 20mins

Any breath freshener or mouthwash in last 20mins

Any cigarettes/vapes in last 5mins

32
Q

What must we tell people before we breathalyse them?

A

I suspect you are driving a motor-vehicle on a road having consumed alcohol so I require you to provide a sample of breath. I have to warn you that failure to provide a sample or refusing to provide may result in your arrest. Testing positive will result in your arrest.

33
Q

What does Section 6E RTA 1988 allow a Constable to do?

A

Enter ANY place, using reasonable force if necessary, for the purpose of:
- Imposing a requirement for a breath test

  • Arresting someone who has failed a breath test.
  • Arresting someone for failing to comply with a breath test and the Constable has RGB that the suspect has consumed alcohol taking them over the limit and they believe they are the driver. (Only when there has been an accident).
34
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What does Section 7 RTA allow for?

A

In the course of an investigation, 2 samples of breath or a specimen of blood or urine can be taken.

35
Q

What is Section 170 of RTA?

A

Failing to stop after an RTC.

Failing to report an RTC to police when unable to give details.

Failing to give driver/ who or details.

Failing to produce insurance after an Injury RTC.

36
Q

Under what circumstances MUST a driver stop be provide details where reasonably required to do so?

A

Damage caused to another vehicle

Damage caused to an Animal (CHAMPS DG)

Damage caused to property

Injury caused to another person

37
Q

What does CHAMPS DG stand for?

A 
Cattle
Horse
Ass
Mule
Pig
Sheep

Dog
Goat

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