Traffic Flashcards
For aid and abet the person must have assisted in the commission or..
Had a duty to act and failed
‘Cause’
Make someone use the vehicle
‘Use’
Includes having available for use
‘Permit’
Allow the use by another
A driver will always be in…… of the car.
Use
Is the knowledge required for using the car ?
No
To cause (make someone use the vehicle) who can that be ?
Usually transport manager or similar employer type role
To permit (allow use by another) who can this be ?
Owner or other person with a right to allow the use of the vehicle
For cause should the person know/should know of the offence ?
Yes
For cause the person as well d’s knowing the offence should also..
Authorise/ordered the use on a road
What is required for permit ?
The person knew of the offence or
Should have known and allowed the use regardless
What is a road ?
Any highway and any other road to which the public have access including bridges over which a road passes
For a motor cycle what is the exceeded weight?
410 kg
For aid and abet, must the person have knowledge of the offence ?
Yes
Motor vehicle
A mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads
MPV
Any vehicle powered by POGES
Petrol, oil, gas, electricity, steam
Driving whilst disqualified
Guilty if while disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence, he/she drive a motor vehicle on a road.
NIP offences - DAFFLE
Dangerous/careless driving/cycling Aid and abet any NIP offence Failing to comply with a traffic sign Failing to comply with a PC directing traffic Leaving vehicle in dangerous position Excess speed
Driver definition
The driver is the person steering or controlling the vehicle / could be the passenger steering. Also if you are sat behind the wheel with engine off In traffic you are still the driver.
Motor vehicle definition
A mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads.
Tyre measurements
1.6 mm 3/4 of the central tyre atall the way around.
Public road definition
A road repairable at public expense.
Disquol driving - vehicle must be..
Moving.. Give words of advice
Section 4 RTA 88 - unfit through drink or drugs - person must
Drive, attempt to drive, be in charger of Mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place whilst unfit through drink/drugs.