crash law

Question 1

what section covers a drivers duties in a crash

Answer 1

Land Transport act 1998, section 22(1)

Question 2

what is the penalty for a driver failing to stop when the crash is a non-injury and what is the section

Answer 2

35(1)(c) and 35(2) of LTA 1998, 3 months imprisonment or $4,500 fine, and a minimum 6 months disqualification

Question 3

what is the penalty for a driver failing to stop when there is injury or death, and what section

Answer 3

LTA 1998, section 36(1)(a) and 36(2), 5 years imprisonment or $20,000 fine and a minimum of 1 year disqualification

Question 4

where do police powers come from in relation to a drivers initial responsibility at a crash

Answer 4

Crimes Act 1961, Section 315(2)(b)

Question 5

what does section 22(3) of LTA 1998 cover

Answer 5

duty to report injury

Question 5

what does section 22(3) of LTA 1998 cover

Answer 5

duty to report injury

Question 6

what does section 22(4) of LTA 1998 cover

Answer 6

duty to report damage

Question 7

when must someone report injury within

Answer 7

24 hours of the crash

Question 8

what is an exception to reports damage or injury

Answer 8

if the driver is the only person injured and the property belongs to them

Question 9

what is the penalty for not reporting

Answer 9

a fine not exceeding $5000

Question 10

when must damage be reported by

Answer 10

within 48 hours

Question 11

if the driver cannot be located or identified when must it be reported by

Answer 11

within 60 hours