Traffic Flashcards
Section and Act for No Registration Plate
S42 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is Registration Not Fixed Within Regulation?
S43 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is No MOT?
S47 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is not wearing a seatbelt?
S14 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act gives you the power to stop a vehicle for the purposes of checking documents?
S163 Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of 163 Road Traffic Act 1988
Power to stop vehicle to check documents
- MPV/ pedal cycle
- on a road
- in uniform/ marked vehicle
- fail to comply is an offence
- has power of entry if fail today stop under S17 PACE.
What is the power to request Driving license and DOB?
S164 Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of S164 Road Traffic Act 1988?
Driving license/ DOB
- driving M/V on a road or - RGTB driving when an RTC occurred or - commits offence in relation to use on M/V on a road
- Must State DOB and provide Driving License/ CBT
Applies to Supervisors of Learner Driver
What section and act gives the power to request Insurance/ Name & Address/ MOT?
S165 Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of S165 Road Traffic Act 1988?
Request Insurance/ Name & Address/ MOT
- driver of MV
- on a road
or - RGTB driver when RTC occurred
or - RGTB driver when offence committed
- Must give:
— name and address
— name and address of owner
— insurance and MOT certificates
What is Section 165A+B
Power to seize vehicle if:
- driving without driving license
- driving without insurance
- Fails to Stop and RGTB No insurance/ licence
- and Found within 24 hours
What section and offence is using a handheld mobile device (phone) whilst driving?
Regulation 110 Road Vehicles Regulations 1986
What Offence is death by dangerous driving?
S1 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is dangerous driving?
S2 Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of S2 RTA 1988?
Dangerous Driving
- MPV
- dangerously
- Road/ public place
- falls far below
- standard expected of reasonable/ competent driver.
What section and act is Causing Serious Injury By Dangerous Driving?
S1A Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is Careless and Inconsiderate Driving?
Driving without due care/ Careless Driving
S3 Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of S3 RTA?
Careless/ Inconsiderate driving
- MPV
- Road/ public place
- without due care and attention
or
- without reasonable consideration
- for other road users
What section and act is Death by careless/ inconsiderate driving?
S2B Road Traffic Act 1988
What Section is Driving Whilst Disqualified?
Disco Driving
S103 Road Traffic Act 1988
Disco driving = arrest
What section and act is Unfit Through Drink or Drugs?
S4 Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of S4 Road Traffic Act 1988?
Unfit through drink/ drugs.
- when driving
- attempting to drive
- in charge of MPV
- on road/ public place
MUST PROVE:
- impaired driving
- driver impairment
- presence of drink/ drugs
What section and act is Driving Over The Prescribed Limit (Drink)?
(OPL)
S5 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is Driving Over the Prescribed Limit (Drugs)?
(OPL)
S5A Road Traffic Act 1988
What is the definition of S5/ S5A Road Traffic Act 1988?
OPL
- drive
- attempt to drive
- in charge
- of MV
- on a road/ public place
- alcohol in breath/ blood/ urine
- exceeds prescribed limit
What section and act is the Power to Require a Breath Test/ Drug Test/ Field Impairment Test (FIT)?
S6 Road Traffic Act 1988
When do you have the power to require a Breath Test/ Drugs Test/ FIT?
- driving
- has been driving
- in charge of an MV
- on road/ public place
AND
- suspect offenders having alcohol/ drugs in their system or - commits moving traffic offence or - driver of MV involved in an accident
What is S6E Road Traffic Act 1988?
Power of Entry
- any place
- accident with injury to any person
- to impose breath/ drug test
- arrest following positive result
What section and act gives you the power to require an evidential sample?
(The sample taken at the station)
S7 Road Traffic Act 1988
What section and act is Failing to Provide?
S7 Road Traffic Act 1988
What does it mean to be guilt of a “use offence”
Always use:
• Driver
• Owner if driven for business
• Owner if present and vehicle used for their purpose
• Passengers if they solicit the journey and it would not have taken place without them.
What does it mean to be guilty of a “cause offence”?
Need to prove that the defendant had the authority to cause the use of the vehicle and that he:
• Knew the vehicle was being used on a road
• Was aware of the facts of the offence
• Authorised or ordered another person to use the vehicle.
To cause a person must know what the principle offender is doing or failing to do.
What is the definition of a “permit” offence?
The offence of permitting is committed if a person gives another person permission to use a vehicle and it can be shown that the person was permitting was aware or should have been aware of the facts of the offence committed in relation to the use of the vehicle
Pursuit Considerations
current level of risk
suspect’s identity known?
the seriousness of any known/ suspected offence
Suspect armed?
juvenile/ vulnerable persons on-board
the type of vehicle being pursued, eg, car or motorcycle
the current/anticipated route in respect of the time of day, road, weather, traffic, specific considerations such as schools, licensed premises or off-road terrain
Availability of tactical options.
RTC Risk Assessment On Arrival
- Location
Position/ Visibility
Traffic Flow
Constraints for safe workingAction: Create safe environment.
- Vehicles Number/ Type Suspicion/ Crime Damage/ Hazard Recovery Requirements
ACTION: Communicate/ Mitigate Hazards
- People
Accounted for?
Number involved
Condition - injuries/ trapped drunk/ illACTION: Communicate - required services/ Act on injuries/
impairment - Local Factors
Environmental impactACTION: Communicate/ Mitigate Risk
ACE CARD
Approach
Safe Approach
Caution Signs
Create safe environment
Examine Scene
What further assistance is required
Casualties Accounted for? Numbers Level of injury Details
Ambulance/ Fire & Rescue
Remove Obstructions
Not until Investigating Officer says
Detailed Examination
Fail to stop for red traffic light
Section 36 Road Traffic Act