Traffic Flashcards
Definition of a ROAD
Any highway and any other road to which the public has access, and includes bridges over which a road passes.
(S192 RTA 1988)
Definition of a HIGHWAY
The whole or a part of a highway other than a ferry or waterway. Where a highway passes over a bridge or through a tunnel, that bridge or tunnel is to be taken for the purpose of the Act to be a part of the highway.
(S328 of highway act 1980)
Definition of a CARRIAGEWAY
A way constituting or comprised in a highway, being a way(other than cycle track) over which the public have a right of way for the passage of vehicles.
(S329 of the highway act 1980)
Definition of a DRIVER
Where a separate person acts as a steersman of a motor vehicle: it includes that person as well as any other person engaged in the driving of the vehicle, and ‘drive’ is to be interpreted accordingly.
(S192(1) RTA 1988)
Definition of a TRAILER
A vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle.
Reg3 Road vehicle s (construction and use) regulations 1986
Definition of a MECHANICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLE
GOPEDS
Not defined by legislation. However a commonly used explanation is “a vehicle that is constructed so that it can be propelled mechanically”.
Gas, Oil, Petrol, Electrical, Diesel, Steam
Definition of a MOTOR VEHICLE
A mechanically propelled vehicle intended of adapted for use on roads.
(S185(1) RTA 1988)
Definition of a MOTOR CAR
A mechanically propelled vehicle, not being a motor cycle or an invalid carriage, which is constructed itself to carry a load or passengers.
(S185 (1) RTA 1988)
Definition of a MOTOR CYCLE
A mechanically propelled vehicle, not being an invalid carriage, with less than four wheels and the weight of which unladen does not exceed 410 kilograms.
(S108 (1) RTA 1988)
Definition of a MOPED
A two wheeled vehicle of three wheel vehicle with a maximum design speed of not more than 45km/h
(S108(1) RTA 1988)
What are the fatal four described in the NPCC policing roads in partnership?
Drink and drug driving
Non-wearing of seatbelts
Excessive speed
Driving whilst distracted
Section 3 of the RTA 1988-careless and inconsiderate driving
If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or public place, they are guilty of an offence.
Section 34 of the RTA 1988- driving not on a road.
If without lawful authority a person drives a MPV on to or upon any common land, moorland or land of any description, not being land forming part of a road, or on any road being a footpath, bridalway or restricted byway.
Causing danger to road-users
Section 22a RTA 1988
A person is guilty of an offence If he intentionally and without lawful authority or reasonable cause-
Causes anything to be on or over a road
OR
Interferes with a motor vehicle, trailer or cycle
OR
Interferes (directly or indirectly) with traffic equipment,
In such circumstances that it would be obvious to a reasonable person that to do so would be dangerous.
