Traffic Flashcards by Joseph Rolph

Section and Act for No Registration Plate

S42 Road Traffic Act 1988

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What section and act is Registration Not Fixed Within Regulation?

S43 Road Traffic Act 1988

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What section and act is No MOT?

S47 Road Traffic Act 1988

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What section and act is not wearing a seatbelt?

S14 Road Traffic Act 1988

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What section and act gives you the power to stop a vehicle for the purposes of checking documents?

S163 Road Traffic Act 1988

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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.

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What is the power to request Driving license and DOB?

S164 Road Traffic Act 1988

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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

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What section and act gives the power to request Insurance/ Name & Address/ MOT?

S165 Road Traffic Act 1988

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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

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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

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What section and offence is using a handheld mobile device (phone) whilst driving?

Regulation 110 Road Vehicles Regulations 1986

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What Offence is death by dangerous driving?

S1 Road Traffic Act 1988

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What section and act is dangerous driving?

S2 Road Traffic Act 1988

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What is the definition of S2 RTA 1988?

Dangerous Driving

MPV
dangerously
Road/ public place
falls far below
standard expected of reasonable/ competent driver.

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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

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 working Action: 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/ ill ACTION: Communicate - required services/ Act on injuries/ impairment - Local Factors Environmental impact ACTION: 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