Land Transport Act 1998

Question 1

Section 114

Answer 1

1) Officer (with hat,helmet, uniform, using sirens/light or with badge of authority).
2) Can stop to demand driver’s details (Full name, DOB, Occupation, Address, Phone) and Owner’s details.(114(1)-(3))

Question 2

Section 113

Answer 2

113(2)
DIRECT a person to provide details
INSPECT parts of the car and lands transport docs
MOVE the vehicle if an obstruction or for road safety
DIRECT to remove the car if an obstruction
FORBID unlicensed driver to drive
FORBID operate a car without a license
DIRECT - driver to take a particular line or direction; pedestrian to stop.

Question 3

15 minutes

Answer 3

If you stop the driver solely for the purpose of establishing their identity, you can delay them for up to…(section 114)

Question 4

Section 114 (6)

Answer 4

Powers of arrest. You can arrest without warrant any person who:

• fails to stop
• refuses to supply details
• provides false or misleading details(or you suspect so)

Question 5

Section 113(3)

Answer 5

113(3)
No Driver License => Infringement 400$ => Forbid to drive=>NIA Alert: Roadside suspension-forbidden

Wrong Class of License => Infringement 400$ => Forbid to drive a specified class of cars=>NIA Alert: Roadside suspension-incorrect license class.

Question 6

Section 116(1)

Answer 6

You can arrest a person if you have GCTS that he/she failed to comply with a direction given under sections 113 or 115 of the LTA.

Question 7

Section 113 does not allow you to…

Answer 7

stop vehicles.

Question 8

Section 115.

Answer 8

Banning Vehicles from the road.
If you believe on reasonable grounds that a vehicle on a road fails to comply with regulations or rules, you can:
- give a green sticker (POL 650) if against regulations. Sticker to be removed once new WOF is obtained.
-give a pink sticker (POLL 555) if vehicle is unsafe to drive. To remove - new WOF + approval to operate on the road.Banning Vehicles from the road.

Question 9

Section 121.

Answer 9

FORBID to drive for a specified time
ALL keys to be surrendered
RENDER the vehicle immobile
MOVE the vehicle causing an obstruction or hazard
EBA offenders - forbidden to drive for 12 hours
DIRECT - person to drive to the specified place

Question 10

Section 121(4)

Answer 10

Arrest a person if…

• failing to comply with you directions
• attempting to do an act forbidden by section 121.

Question 11

Section 118.

Answer 11

Owner/hirer has to provide all information that may lead to:

• the ID of the driver-offender
• passenger that has committed/aided to commit/avoided arrest for any offense in or through the use of vehicle.

Question 12

Section 118(4).

Answer 12

Owner of the car has to provide the information that would lead to the ID of the driver that flee a police pursuit…immediately!

Question 13

Section 95.

Answer 13

Suspend if:

• breath alcohol >650 mcg/litre if breath
• breath alcohol >400 mcg/litre if breath + relevant offence within the last 4 years
• blood alcohol > 130 mgm/100ml of blood
• blood alcohol > 80 mgm/100ml of blood + relevant offence within the last 4 years
• failed/refused blood test at police request or at hospital.
• exceed speed for 40 kph over permanent speed limit
• exceed speed for 50 kph over temporary speed limit.

Question 14

Section 96.

Answer 14

Seize and impound, when practical, if:

• Disqualified from holding or obtaining a license.
• Suspended or revoked driver license.
• No/expired license/previous forbidden to drive.
• breath alcohol > 400 mcg of alcohol/litre of breath+2 previous relevant offenses within the last 4 years.
• blood alcohol > 80 mgm/100ml of blood + 2 relevant offenses within the last 4 years
• failed/refused a blood test + 2 relevant offenses within the last 4 years.

Question 15

Section 96(1a)

Answer 15

Seize or impound a vehicle for 28 days when you have RGTB that….

• someone operated the vehicle in a race/unnecessary exhibition of speed or acceleration
• operated vehicle so it undergo a sustained loss of traction.

Question 16

Section 122.

Answer 16

Seize and impound a vehicle for 12 hours if…reasonable grounds to believe + it is in interest of public safety

Question 17

Section 123.

Answer 17

Seize and impound a vehicle for no more than 7 days to

• preserve evidence
• enable scientific examination (Forensics)
• establish the cause of a serious traffic accident
• the vehicle has been involved in a serious traffic accident/hit-and-run
• the driver failed to stop.

Question 18

Section 119(3).

Answer 18

You can seize a vehicle without warrant if…
The vehicle:
- is about to be remove/concealed/destroyed/disposed
- was a bout to be used in the commission of a crime
- it is impracticable to obtain a warrant
OR
- you are freshly pursuing this vehicle

Question 19

Section 119(1) & (2).

Answer 19

You can enter any premises to carry out breath alcohol testing if…You have a GCTS that any person:
-failed to stop for flashing lights/siren
AND
-had reckless/dangerous driving
-has recently been driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
AND
- you are freshly pursuing this person.