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1
Q

What is a heavy commercial vehicle

A

Over 7.5 tonnes

2
Q

How do you calculate the weight of a vehilce and trailer believed to be a heavy commercial vehilce

A

The combined laden weight if it is over 7.5

3
Q

What periods do the local authority have to give notice in relation to an abandoned vehicle

A

24 hours for removal

7 days before destroying

4
Q

Is it an offence to drive on land / moorland etc

A

Yes

5
Q

Is it an offence to drive on land / moorland etc to park within 15 metres of the road

A

No

6
Q

Who can require the removal of a skip

A

A constable in uniform in person

7
Q

Is failure to observe crossing (zebra) conclusive proof of due care

A

No

8
Q

Do you have to prove mens rea for not conforming to a Zebra crossing

A

NO

9
Q

If someone stops and is then shunted onto a Zebra crossing have they contravened crossing law

A

No