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19. Road and Traffic Policing > Vehicle and Driver Documents > Flashcards

Vehicle and Driver Documents Flashcards

1
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What must a driver have to drive a vehicle?

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The appropriate license entitlement for the classes of vehicle that he/she drives (license shows category they can drive).

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Offences related to driving licenses under the Road Traffic Act 1988:

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  • Driving a motor vehicle on a road other than in accordance with a licence authorising him/her to drive a motor vehicle of that class (87(1)).
  • Causing or permitting another person to drive on a road if they person does not have a licence authorising him/her to drive a motor vehicle of that class (87(2)).
  • Failure to update a change of address on a drivers license (s 99(5)).
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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: B1

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Type of vehicle: Light vehicles and quad bikes, 4 wheels up to 400kg (500kg if designed to carry goods).

Minimum driver age: 17

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: B

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Type of vehicle: Cars and light vans

Minimum driver age: 17

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: B auto

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Type of vehicle: Cars and light vans with an automatic gearbox

Minimum driver age: 17

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: BE

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Type of vehicle: Cars and light vans with a trailer up to 3500 kg

Minimum driver age: 17

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: C1

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Type of vehicle: Goods vehicles between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg (with or without trailer; 750 kg max trailer weight).

Minimum driver age: 18

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: C1E

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Type of vehicle: As for C1 but with a trailer over 750kg, but combined weight not exceeding 12,000 kg.

Minimum driver age: 18

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: C

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Type of vehicle: Any goods vehicle over 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer (750kg maximum trailer weight).

Minimum driver age: 21

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: CE

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Type of vehicle: ny goods vehicle over 3,500 kg, with or without a trailer (trailer over 750kg)

Minimum driver age: 21

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: D1

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Type of vehicle: Passenger carrying vehicles max length 8m, with 9-16 passenger seats (e.g minibuses) and trailer up to 750 kg.

Minimum driver age: 21

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: D1E

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Type of vehicle: Passenger carrying vehicles max length 8m, with 9-16 passenger seats (e.g minibuses) and trailer over 750 kg (combined weight not exceeding 12,000 kg).

Minimum driver age: 21

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: D

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Type of vehicle: Bus with more than 8 passenger seats and trailer up to 750 kg.

Minimum driver age: 24

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: DE

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Type of vehicle: Bus with more than 8 passenger seats and trailer over 750 kg.

Minimum driver age: 24

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: F

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Type of vehicle: Agricultural tractors

Minimum driver age: 17

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: G

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Type of vehicle: Road rollers

Minimum driver age: 21

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: H

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Type of vehicle: Tracked vehicles

Minimum driver age: 21

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: K

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Type of vehicle: Mowing machines or pedestrian controlled vehicles

Minimum driver age: 16

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What is a driver number?

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Every UK driving license has a driver number. This is a unique reference by which DVLA identifies an individual, and is assigned to a single driver record.

A foreign license holder (with no UK license) can have a UK driver number if he/she has been dealt with for an offence in the UK and issued penalty points.

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The driver number contains what three clusters of information about the driver?

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Family name (five letters)

Gender and date of birth (six numbers)

Final cluster (five characters

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Driver number

Cluster 1

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The first 5 letters of the family name. If the name has less than 5 characters, the remaining spaces are made up using the figure 9 (ie TODD9).

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Driver number

Cluster 2

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The first and last digits are derived from the year of birth, e.g 6 1120 5 shows the year of birth is 1965.

The second and third digits represent the month of birth and the gender. For a female, 5 is added to the second digit, so for a female born in November the cluster would be x61xxx, and for a female born in July, it would be x57xxx.

The fourth and fifth digits show the day of birth.

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Driver number

Cluster 3

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The first two characters represent the persons initials (if there’s only one initial 9 is used instead).

The third number and final two letters are computer generated. If the first 13 digits of the driver number are unique then the third digit will be a 9, otherwise it will be an 8 or 7 etc.

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What is the issue number?

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Shown adjacent to the driver number on the front of the license.

Subsequent licenses will increase the issue number one each time.

Only current one is valid.

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How can a person legally ride a motorbike on the road?

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They must first obtain a licence with a provisional entitlement for the relevant category, and also complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) (valid for two years).

Once a full motorcycle entitlement has been obtained a valid CBT is no longer required.

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: Moped AM

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Type of vehicle:

  • 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles, top speed 15.5 - 28 mph (25 - 45 km/h).
  • Small 3 wheelers (up to 50 cc and below 4 kW, light quadricycles (under 350 kg, top speed 25-45 km/h).

Minimum driver age: 16

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: Moped p (no longer issued)

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Type of vehicle: 2-wheeled, top speed 28-31 mph (45-50 km/h), maximum engine capacity 50cc if powered by internal combustion.

Minimum driver age: 16

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: Moped q

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Type of vehicle: 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles, top speed 15.5 mph (25 km/h), engine size less than 50 cc if internal combustion, granted with an AM license entitlement.

Minimum driver age: 16

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: A1

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Type of vehicle:

  • Small motorbikes up to 11 kW and 125 cc (power to weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg).
  • Motor tricycles with a power output of 15 kW or less.

Minimum driver age: 17

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: A2

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Type of vehicle: Medium motorbikes up to 35 kW (power to weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg). If the engine is restricted its power must be at least half its original (or it will be category A).

Minimum driver age: 19

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Vehicle categories and code on driving licenses

License vehicle category: A

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Type of vehicle:

  • Motorbikes, unlimited size/power, with or without a side-car.
  • Motor tricycles with a power output of over 15 kW.

Minimum driver age: 24 (direct access), 21 (progressive access)

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Drivers of larger vehicles are subject to extra licensing requirements when the vehicles are driven for commercial purposes. This applies for what classes of vehicle?

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Large good vehicles (classes C1, C1E, C and CE).

Larger passenger vehicles (classes D1, D1E, D and DE).

33
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What are some key features of the regulations for commercial driving?

The driver must:

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  • Be aged at least 18 (under certain conditions this goes up to 21 and 24).
  • Hold a full car license.
  • Complete a medical form when first applying and on each renewal.
34
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What are the renewal requirements for E categories (only obtainable after a full category for towing vehicles)?

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For commercial drivers up to age 65 only valid for 5 years, and need to be renewed.

Over 65 drivers need to be renewed every year.

35
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Drivers of commercial vehicles of classes C, CE, D and DE must also hold what?

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A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), obtained by attending a certified raining course and passing four tests.

They must also complete 35 hours of ongoing training every five years to remain qualified.

36
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What is required for companies that operate heavy and medium goods vehicles (driving license categories C1, C1E and CE) and public service vehicles (D1, D1E, D and DE)?

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An operators license.

This must be displayed in the vehicle.

37
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How long do driving licenses last before needing to be renewed? How can you check for the most up to date one?

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Valid for 10 years.

The issue number should be checked on the PNC driver file to confirm it is the driver’s most recently used license.

38
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Provisional entitlements and learner drivers

A breach will amount to what?

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The offence of driving otherwise in accordance with a driving licence (s 87(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988).

39
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Provisional entitlements and learner drivers

The conditions under which a provisional licence holder can drive a vehicle are set out where?

A

In reg 16 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999.

The main requirements relate to ‘L’ plates and supervision.

40
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Provisional entitlements and learner drivers

Where must the L plate be displayed?

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reg 16 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

On front and back of the vehicle while it is being driven by a provisional licence holder in England.

Plates must be clearly visible to other road users within a reasonable distance (reg 16(2)(b)).

41
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Provisional entitlements and learner drivers

Can L plates be ‘cut down’ for mounting on motorcycles?

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No, they have specific dimensions that must be used.

Any vehicle that is not displaying these dimensions is not complying with a provisional entitlement requirement, and is therefore driving ‘not in accordance with a license’.

42
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Provisional entitlements and learner drivers

Supervision requirement

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Supervision is required for drivers with a provisional entitlement when driving vehicles with four or more wheels (such as those in category B, C, D and derivatives of these).

Must be supervised by a qualified driver (reg 16(2)(a) who must be at least 21 years old with a full license for over 3 years (reg 17(1) and (2)).

43
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Provisional entitlements and learner drivers

There are some situations where a driver with a provisional entitlement can drive without supervision, such as:

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  • Driving certain categories of motor vehicle, for example, a three-wheeled vehicle.
  • Riding a moped, or a motorcycle with or without a side car
  • Driving on an exempted island (exceptionalities for large goods vehicles or passenger carrying vehicles)
  • Driving a motor vehicle having just passed the relevant driving test (but the driver must have a relevant certificate).
44
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Disqualification

Can a disqualified driver drive ANY vehicle?

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Nope - they cannot legally drive any motor vehicle on a road.

45
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How can you check when a driver has been disqualified?

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The DVLA driver record will be marked as such, and a Disqualified Driver (DD) tab will appear on the PNC names file.

License will also be revoked.

46
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Does being unaware of a disqualification create a defence?

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No - such individuals should be dealt with in the same way as any other disqualified driver.

47
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When can disqualification be imposed on a driver?

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Once 12 penalty counts have been recorded on the drivers DVLA record in a three year period.

This can be after a series of relatively minor offences.

It is not obligatory to disqualify a driver with 12 points, and driver can present reasons to court giving reasons to not be disqualified.

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What are serious offences that mean disqualification is obligatory?

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Driving over the prescribed limit for alcohol or drugs, or dangerous driving.

The court will decide the duration of the disqualification, taking into account the offence and the driver’s offending history.

Permanent is very rare.

49
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What is a DTTP disqualification?

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DTTP or ‘Disqualified Til Test Passed’ .

This requires the driver to pass a DVSA test to regain his/her license and os often imposed in addition to a conventional disqualification.

50
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Under what legislation is it a criminal offence to obtain a license or drive a motor vehicle on a road while disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence?

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s 103(1)(a) and (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

The court will require evidence of the original disqualification such as a certificate of conviction under s 73 of the PACE Act 1984, the defendants admission (interview or court), or a statement from a person who was in court when the disqualification was imposed.

51
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It is a a criminal offence to obtain a license or drive a motor vehicle on a road while disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence.

Penalty?

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s 103(1)(a) and (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Triable summarily and the penalty for obtaining a license while disqualified is a fine.

The penalty for driving a motor vehicle on a road while disqualified is imprisonment for up to 6 months and/ or a fine, discretionary extension of the disqualification, and obligatory endorsement (6 penalty points).

52
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What does it mean if a persons license is revoked?

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The individuals license is effectively suspended, pending resolution of the circumstances, and the person is no long authorised to drive under any entitlements of the licence.

53
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Licenses can be revoked by the DVLA for a number or reasons such as :

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Failing to surrender a license when required.

Disqualification

Medical grounds - only cancelled when suitable medical reports have been received by the DVLA

License has ben issued in error by DVLA

54
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What can happen to new drivers requirediing revoking?

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They can have their full entitelemt revoked to a provisional (on one occasion only).

Full entitlement license is automatically revoked if received 6 or more penalty points.

55
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Foreign licenses

If he/she holds a license from one of the other 27 EU countries…

A

Holder is treated as if UK license holder.

56
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Foreign licenses

If he/she holds a license from a non-EU country…

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License will remain valid for 12 months after either entering the UK as a visitor or becoming a resident.

After this an appropriate UK license will need be obtained.

57
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All motor vehicles used on the road must have what kind of insurance?

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Valid third part liabilities insurance policy, or a ‘security’ (a financial deposit by a large organisation).

This third party insurance means the policy will pay out if another person’s property is damaged, or if someone other than the policy holder is killed or injured (s 145(3)(a)).

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What are the different kinds of insurance cover?

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Fully comprehensive
Third party only
Third party fire and theft

59
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If a vehicle is not properly insured, any individual who uses, causes or permits its use on a road or other public place commits an offence contrary to what?

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s 143(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act 1998

60
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Is it a legal to have a car uninsured and not drive it?

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The registered keeper is guilty of an offence (s 144A of the Road Traffic Act 1998) if it is kept without insurance (unless with a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)).

61
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Under what legislation can a vehicle without adequate insurance be seized?

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s 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988

62
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There are a number of exceptions to the offence of driving without adequate insurance, which must be substantiated. These include vehicles:

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  • Kept by the registered keeper at a location not on the road or in a public place.
  • Not kept by the registered keeper at the relevant time, for example whilst lent to another person.
  • That have been stolen and not recovered before the relevant time.
  • Driven by an owner who has deposited £500,000 with the Accountant General
  • Owned by authorities (such as councils, Police, NHS etc)
  • A person had no reason to believe their work vehicle was not properly insured.
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What is the vehicle registration document?

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Proof that the vehicle is registered, and shows the details recorded on the register.

A vehicle is not properly registered if any of the particulars recorded in the register are incorrect or incomplete.

It is an offence to use a vehicle that is not properly registered on the road or in a public place (s 43C(1) of the VERA 1994).

64
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What parts of a registration plate are there?

e.g AB51 DVL

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AB: Local memory tag denoting where a vehicle is first registered AB refers to Peterborough

51: Age identifier which changes twice yearly in March and September. The number 51 refers to September 2001.

DVL: Random letters which will never include I or Q and which will uniquely identify the vehicle.

65
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Offences relating to number places (mostly under the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001) include:

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No number plate or an obscured number plate

Forgery of a number plate

Incorrect fitting, number or position of plates

Incorrect style, size and spacing of characters.

These are all summary offences.

66
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Any motor vehicle registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 must be tested how often?

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Every year if it is to be used on a road (s 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1988).

For most vehicles the first of these tests is required three years from the date of first registration (s 47(2)).

For large goods vehicles, coaches, buses, ambulances and private hire vehicles the first MOT is required one year from registration (s 47(3)).

67
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What vehicles do not require an MOT?

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Vehicles built and registered more than 40 years ago and without substantial modifications in the last 30 years.

These are classed as ‘historic’.

68
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It is an offence for a person at any time to use (or cause or permit to be used) a motor vehicle on a road without a test certificate apart from:

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(s 47 of the Road Traffic Act 1988).

  • Driving to a prearranged MOT test
  • Driving from a failed MOT test to a garage for repairs by previous arrangement (reg 6(2)(a)(i) of the Motor Vehicle (Test) Regulations 1981).
  • Being towed from a failed MOT for scrapping reg 6(2)(a)(iii)(B)
69
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Who can access the MOT history of a vehicle?

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Anyone on the gov.uk website

70
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What is vehicle excise duty (VED)?

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This is payable on any vehicle used or kept on a public road, and is covered under s 1 of VERA 1994.

Also referred to as ‘vehicle licensing’ and ‘road tax’.

Registered keeper is responsible for paying VED, and for arranging a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).

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Is it an offence for the registered keeper to keep an untaxed vehicle off-road?

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Yes, without making a SORN or for any person to use or keep a non excepted vehicle on a public road if no VED has been paid (s 29(1) of VERA 1994).

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