Road Policing Flashcards
(24 cards)
What does section 114 of the Land Transport Act allow?
Allows officers to stop vehicles and demand details from the driver. Keep the car stopped and arrest anyone who fails to stop, refuses to supply details or supplies false or misleading details
True or false You can (while in uniform) stop a person on a bicycle, roller blades or skateboard?
True
What three things can you demand a driver to state after stopping them under 114 of LTA?
Full name Address Date of birth/ Age Phone number Occupation Owner (Whether the own the car or not)
How long can you keep a car stopped to establish their identity?
Up to 15 minutes
What does RIDS stand for?
Restraint
Impairment
Distractions
Speed
Explain the different license classes and their conditions?
Learner license: Must be accompanied Must display L plates Must produce license in demand Restricted license: Must be accompanied from 10pm-5am Must be accompanied to drive passengers Must produce license on demand Full license: Must produce license
What does section 115 of the LTA adhere to?
Banning vehicles from the road (stickers)
What does section 118 of the LTA adhere to?
Notice to owner or hirer to provide details to lead to identifying the driver of a vehicle
What does FARMED stand for?
What section does it refer to?
Forbid All keys surrendered Render vehicle immobile Move or cause to be moved the vehicle EBA offender forbidden for 12 hours Direct that person to drive to a specific place
This is under section 121 of the LTA
What is the definition of a vehicle?
A device equiped with wheels, tracks or revolving runners on which it moves or is moved
What is dangerous driving?
Driving in a manner or speed which was or might have been dangerous to anyone
What is reckless driving?
What must you prove to charge someone with reckless driving?
Knowingly disregarding one’s duty as a driver. Deliberately running an unjustified risk of injury or collision.
You must prove they had mens rea.
What is inconsiderate driving?
Driving that includes inattention or thoughtlessness actions or omissions as well as deliberate ones which is inconsiderate to other road users.
What is careless driving?
Driving which falls below the driving standards of a reasonable prudent motorist
What does DIMDFFD stand for?
What section does it relate to?
Direct (a person to give details)
Inspect (brakes or part of car)
Move (Move or authorise someone to move the vehicle)
Direct (Driver to move vehicle)
Forbid (Unlicensed driver)
Forbid (Person operating transport service without adequate license)
Direct (Person driving a vehicle/animal to stop or continue in a direction)
It refers to section 113 of the LTA
What does section 114 of the LTA adhere to?
Stopping vehicles and demanding details (114 Tell me more)
What does section 119 of the LTA adhere to?
Entering premises to conduct breath tests (119 breath test time)
What does section 122 of the LTA adhere to?
Seizing vehicles (122 Take from you)
What is the purposed of demerit points and what is issued when a driver exceeds 100 points?
It’s designed to hold drivers accountable for their driving and when they hit 100 demerit points they can be disqualified from driving for 3 months
When must police impound vehicles under section 96 of the LTA?
Disqualified driver Suspended or revoked driver Contrary to alcohol interlock device Not holding license and previously forbidden Race Sustained loss of traction Fails to remain stopped Breath alcohol 400mcg per breath AND two previous convictions Failed or refused blood test
What are the circumstances for police to suspend a persons driver license under section 95 of the LTA? (28 day suspension)
BA over 650mcg
Blood alcohol over 130per/ml
BA over 400mcg AND been convicted for relevant offences
Failed or refuse a blood test
Drove over 40kph over the permanent speed limit
Drove over 50kph over the temporary speed limit
What is the social cost of a fatal motor crash per death?
$4.37 million per death
What are the 2 different coloured stickers that are issued for different notices under section 115 of the act?
Green sticker:
Vehicle fails to comply with regulations or rules e.g. defective exhaust or tinted windscreen
Pink sticker:
Not in a safe condition to be driven on a road e.g. body rust
What is the difference between unsafe and defective vehicles?
Unsafe is physically unsafe (rust or illegal mods) and defective is a modification that is unlawful (defective exhaust, tinted windscreen)
