Unit 9 Flashcards
What is a MPV?
Mechanically Propelled Vehicle
A car which is not road legal.
Eg stock cars, grass-cutters, go-karts, tanks
What is a MV?
Motor Vehicle.
MPV modified to become road legal.
Intended for use on a road eg. Cars, vans, lorries.
Subsequently adapted, trail motor bikes, rally cars. Not intended for use on roads but can be modified to have mirrors, indicators etc.
Exceptions of MPV and MV.
Quad bikes, mini motos and e-scooters they are not intended for the roads and have not been adapted for use on the roads but have been deemed through the courts to be MV.
Section 143 of the road traffic act 1988
It is an offence to drive without a policy of insurance.
Exemptions for requiring insurance.
The Queen.
Vehicles owned by the crown (armed forces)
Local Authority vehicles.
Police vehicles.
Police Powers Section 165. S165(A)
Police officers have the power to require the production of a certificate of insurance from anyone who
Is driving a MV on a road
OR
The officer had reason to believe they have committed an offence.
(May be issued a HO/RT1 and have 7 days to produce the documents)
S165(A) - power to seize MV
Section 29 of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994
Have a car without valid road tax. Unless it is exempt (new or electric) or is declared off the road.
Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
And exemptions.
It is an offence to drive without a MOT
Unless a new car (first 3 years are covered)
Exemptions Driving to your MOT Taking to and from for repair. Vehicles moved or seized by police Police cars Foreign cars visiting the UK
Section 87 of Road Traffic Act 1988
Driving out with the accordance with your licence.
Eg driving a tank with a car licence
Photo is up to date.
What info can be found on most driving licences.
D E N T E D
Driver number Electronic endorsements (via DVLA link - recorded on PNC) Name and address of holder Type of licence. Entitlements Date of issue/expiry.
Moped definition
A motor vehicle that has fewer than 4 wheels AND
Does not exceed 50cc AND
Max speed does not exceed 30mph
Section 164 of the road traffic act 1988
The power to require a persons licence when -
- driving a MV in a road.
- suspected of committed a motoring offence.
- if supervising a learning in these instances.
Police may follow the HO/RT/1. This must be given in person at a police station.
Section 103 of the road traffic act 1988 & powers.
Disqualified drivers.
It is an offence if they obtain a licence or drive a motor vehicle on a road.
Section 1 arrest of disqualified
Section 96 of the road traffic act 1988
It is an offence to drive a MC on a road with I corrected defective eyesight.
PC may subject that person to an eyesight test
- must be carried out in good day light
- glasses is worn while driving can be used.
- must be able to read a ref plate from 20meters.
It is an offence to refuse the test.
Section 2 of the road traffic act 1988
Dangerous Driving.
If a competent and careful driver would consider that their driving falls below their standard AND
Would be considered driving to be dangerous OR
The current state of the car being driving is dangerous.
Section 3 of the road traffic act 1988
Careless driving.
Without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for others
Section 1 of the road traffic act 1988
Causing death by Dangerous Driving.
It is an offence for any person to cause the death of a person by driving a MPV dangerously on a road.
Same as section 2 but must prove the dangerous driving was AT LEAST A CAUSE of death.
Section 2B of the road traffic act 1988
S3A
S3ZB
S3ZC
S2B - causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.
S3A - causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs.
S3ZB - causing death by driving uninsured.
S3ZC - causing death by disqualified driving.
Section 28 & section 29 of the road traffic act 1988
S28 Dangerous cycling.
Cycling falls believe the standards and to a competent & careless cyclist is would be considered dangerous.
S29 careless cycling.
Section 172 of the road traffic act 1988. The powers
The power to require information as to the identity of the driver or rider at the time of the offence.
(Like section13 but for car driver!)
Must caution after this not before. And must have corroboration.
Must have writing authorisation from the chief constable.
Road police considerations. What should be present in your car before starting patrol.
6 cones. 6 slow police signs. 2 road closed overlays. 2 direction arrow overlays. 6 warning lights. Marking crayon. Torch. Functional first aid kit. Hi vis jacket.
Actions at the locus.
A C E C A R D
Approach ( motorways or dual carriage ways. Approach from the rear. Single carriageway best approach and quickest route.
Caution signs/cones. ( Hi Vis jacket. Deal with motorist on the safe side of the vehicle.) close the full lane!! Check equipments condition. Always look at the traffic walk backwards.
Examine Scene. ( METHANE. Do need to assistance other services? Any hazardous materials involved.)
Casualties. (Make sure all people are accounted for and located!)
Ambulance, fire and other services. (Multi Agency response)
Remove obstruction. ( nothing should be left behind, we should not manually handle vehicles, recovery operators)
Details investigation. (Trunks will lead the investigation)
Section 35 of the road traffic act 1988.
Section 37
I’m regards to a road incident a car who fails to stop or keep going in a particular line of traffic.
(Ie ignore the diversion)
S37 the same but for a pedestrian.
Section 163 of the road traffic act 1988
The power to stop anyone in a MPV or riding a cycle bike anywhere.
Section 5 Road Traffic Act 1988
To drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of a MV on a road of public place being over the legal alcohol limit.
(Prescribed limits.)
What are the prescribed limits?
Alcohol
4567
Breath - 22ug Microgrammes in 100ml
Blood - 50mg milligrammes in 100ml
Urine - 67mg milligrammes in 100ml
Breath test. Must do two and the lowest reading is taken. Must be more than 27ug to be reported.
Section 6 RTA 1988
The power to require a specimen of breath where it is believed an offence under s5 has or is being committed
- you suspect the person has alcohol in their body (uniform)
- the person has committed a RTA offence (uniform)
- they have been involved in a collision (uniform not required)
Section 7 RTA 1988
After arresting under section 6 they then follow station requirement involving samples of breath, blood or urine.
Section 170 RTA 1988 - reportable category.
- When the driver causes personal injury to another (not themselves)
- When damage is caused to another vehicle or trailer (not their own)
- injury to an animal not carried in their own car.
- damage to property which is on or near the road. (Wall, fence, house - not moveable items)
Reportable collisions with animals
How Can A Motorist See Good People Die
Horse Cow Ass Mule Sheep Goat Pig Dog
Section 170(2) RTA 1988 Required details
When involved in a reportable collision must - stop, and Provide name, address, and Car owners name and address and Registration number
RTA conditional offers - FPN
Caution and Charge.
Fix penalty notice - amount vary, 28 days to pay and is payable to the local clerk of the court in your area. They MUST accept the FPN or it will be reported and the court will decide.
Multiple offenders.
You cannot give a Fixed Penalty Notice if their are multiple offenders for the same offence. Eg driving with no insurance. Must be reported. (Court will decide)
