Road Traffic Act 1988

Question 1

Sect 170 (1)
Accidents that must be reported

Answer 1

Injury to anyone other than the driver
Damage is caused to a vehicle other than that which you are the driver of
Damage is caused to an animal other than that in or on your car
Damage to any property in the area or adjacent to the road

Question 2

Section 170 (1)
Driving

Answer 2

Control of the steering wheel and braking system

Question 3

Section 170 (1)
Animals - CHAMPSDG

Answer 3

Cattle
Horses
Ass
Mule
Pigs
Sheep
Dogs
Goats

Question 4

Section 170 (1)
Driver Duty

Answer 4

Must stop
Damage = Name and address - Owner if different
Vehicle VRN
Must report to the police in 24 hours
Injury = Insurance

Question 5

Section 170 (1)
Offences relating to an RTC

Answer 5

Failing to stop
Failing to report
Failing to produce insurance after an injury

Question 6

Section 1
Death by dangerous driving
Indictable only - 14 years

Answer 6

A person who causes death driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence

Question 7

Section 1
Death by dangerous driving
Indictable only - 14 years
Time Delay for death by dangerous driving?

Answer 7

3 Years

Question 8

Section 2
Dangerous Driving
Indictable - 2 years on Indictment - Mandatory ban

Answer 8

A person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence
Dangerously: FAR below standards of a competent and considerate driver

Question 9

Section 2B
Causing death by careless and inconsiderate driving
Indictable - 3 years on indictment - Mandatory ban

Answer 9

A person who causes the death of another person by driving on a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without the due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or public place is guilty of an offence

Question 10

Section 3
Careless and inconsiderate Driving
Summery

Answer 10

If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without the due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, he/she is guilty of an offence

Question 11

Section 4

Unfit to drive through drink or drugs

Answer 11

A person who drives, attempts to drive or is in charge of an MPV on a road or public place whilst unfit through drinks or drugs is guilty of an offence

Question 12

Section 5

Over the prescribed alcohol limit

Answer 12

A person who drive’s attempts to drive or in charge of a MOTOR VEHICLE on a road or other public place having consumed so much alcohol that the proportion exceeds the prescribed limit is guilty of an offence

Question 13

Section 5
Over the prescribed alcohol limit
Alcohol limits

Answer 13

1) Breath – 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100 ml of breath
2) Blood – 80 Micrograms of alcohol in 100 ml of blood
3) Urine – 107 Micrograms of alcohol in 100 ml of urine

Question 14

Section 5A

Over the prescribed drug limit

Answer 14

A person who drives, attempts to drive or is in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place and there is in his body a specified controlled drug, the proportion of which exceeds the specified limit, is guilty of an offence

Question 15

Section 6
power to require roadside preliminary breath/drug specimen
When?

Answer 15

When a Police officer has reasonable grounds for suspicion following suspicion of alcohol, a moving traffic offence or an rtc he has a power to require a roadside breath/drug test.

Question 16

Section 6 A

Preliminary breath test?

Answer 16

A preliminary breath test is a procedure whereby the person to whom the test is administered provides a specimen of breath to be used for the purpose of obtaining, by means of a device approved by the secretary of state, an indication as to whether the proportion of alcohol in the person’s breath or blood is likely to exceed the prescribed limit

Question 17

Section 103 (1)
Driving whilst Disqualified

Answer 17

A person is guilty of an offence if whilst disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence he obtains a licence OR drives a motor vehicle on a road

Question 18

Section 103 (2)
Driving whilst Disqualified

Answer 18

A licence obtained by a person who is disqualified is of no effect and will not prevent a prosecution under S103(1).

Question 19

Section 101

Disqualified by Age

Answer 19

A person is disqualified holding or obtaining a licence to drive a motor vehicle of the class specified if he/she is under the age specified.

Question 20

Section 168

Power to require name and address

Answer 20

When a driver of an MPV or rider of a cycle is involved in an offence of dangerous, careless or inconsiderate driving or cycling, they are duty bound to give their name and address to any person having reasonable grounds for requiring them

Question 21

Section 163

Driver Obligations at an RTC

Answer 21

(1) A person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road must stop the vehicle on being required to do so by a constable in UNIFORM or a traffic officer
(2) A person riding a cycle on a road must stop the cycle on being required to do so by a constable in uniform
(3) If a person fails to comply he is guilty of an offence.

Question 22

Section 164

Power to demand driving licence

Answer 22

Anyone who has or is reasonably suspected to have been driving
-Anyone involved in any traffic offences
- If supervising a provisional licence holder
HAS TO PRODUCE DRIVING LICENCE IN PERSON

Question 23

Section 165

Power to demand other documents

Answer 23

This section allows for other driving documents & vehicle documents to be produced.
It also gives power to seize UNINSURED vehicles.
There is no need for vehicle documents for invalid carriages (e.g. mobility vehicles)

Documents: insurance, MOT, goods vehicle test, certificate of insurance security, GV plating certificate

Question 24

Section 47

Test certificate offences

Answer 24

A person that uses, causes or permits to be used a motor vehicle on a road without a test certificate issue within the previous 12 months commits an offence

Question 25

Section 28 | Dangerous cycling

Answer 25

A person who rides a cycle on a road dangerously is guilty of an offence If and only IF the way he rides falls FAR below what may be a competent and careful cyclist

Question 26

Section 30 | Cycling under influence of drink and drugs

Answer 26

A person who, when riding a cycle on a road or other public place, is unfit to ride through drink or drugs is guilty of an offence

Question 27

Section 29 | Careless and inconsiderate cycling

Answer 27

If a person rides a cycle on a road without the due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, he is guilty of an offence

Question 28

``` Section 137 (1) Wilful obstruction of a highway ```

Answer 28

If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, in anyway wilfully obstruct the free passage along a highway he is guilty of an offence

Question 29

``` Section 160 (1) Depositing on the highway ```

Answer 29

Prohibits any person without lawful excuse from depositing anything on a highway in consequence of which a user is injured or endangered

Question 30

``` Section 161 (2) Part A Lighting a fire on or over ```

Answer 30

If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, lights a fire on or over a highway which consist or compromises a carriageway, and in consequence a user of the highway is injured, interrupted or endangered that person is guilty of an offence

Question 31

``` Section 161 (2) Part B Fireworks and explosives ```

Answer 31

If a person without lawful authority or excuses discharges any firearm or firework within 15.24m (50 feet) of the centre of a highway and in consequence a user is injured, interrupted or endangered that person Is guilty of an offence

Question 32

``` Section 161 (A) Lighting a fire in proximity to a highway ```

Answer 32

It is an offence for a person to light, direct or permit any fire to be lit on any land as a result of which any road user is injured, endangered or interrupted by FIRE or SMOKE or from any other fire caused by that fire

Question 33

Section 3 Z B | Aggravating Factors

Answer 33

A person is guilty of an offence under this section if he causes the death of another person by driving a motor vehicle on a road AND, at the time when he is driving, the circumstances are such that he is committing an offence under; 1) S87(1) RTA 88 – Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence 2) S103 (1)(b) RTA 88 – Driving whilst disqualified 3) S143 RTA 88 – Using a motor vehicle while uninsured or unsecured against a third party

Question 34

Section 40 | Using a vehicle or trailer in a dangerous condition

Answer 34

Its an offence to USE, CAUSE or PERMIT another to use a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when the condition is such that there is likelihood of the danger of injury to other road users

Question 35

Section 40 Using a vehicle or trailer in a dangerous condition Definition

Answer 35

There MUST be an ACTUAL danger, which would be obvious to a careful and competent motorist

Question 36

Section 40 Using a vehicle or trailer in a dangerous condition 4 headings of danger

Answer 36

1) Condition of the motor vehicle, trailer, its accessories or equipment (jagged edges, driver seat loose…) – Must consider Circumstances (e.g. heavy rain and no wiper blades) 2) Purpose for which is used – Where danger is caused by the vehicle being put to use in a manner for which is not suited (e.g. towing a vehicle at 80 mph) 3) Carriage of passengers – No. of passengers and manner in which they are carried (e.g. 8 people in a mini) 4) Load – All aspect of load carried: weight, distribution, position and method of securing.

Question 37

``` Section 41 (a) Requirements as to breaks, steering gear, tyres and weight ```

Answer 37

Any person who fails to comply with, or contravenes construction and use requirements about breaks, steering gear or tyres or who uses, causes or permits to be used on a road a motor vehicle or trailer which does not comply with the requirements commits an offence

Question 38

``` Section 41 (b) Breach of requirements as to weight (goods and passengers) ```

Answer 38

Any person who fails to comply with or contravenes construction and use about weight of – a goods vehicle, a motor vehicle or trailer adapted to carry more than 8 passengers OR who uses or causes or permits to be used on a road such a vehicle or trailer not complying with the requirements commit an offence

Question 39

``` Section 41 (b) (2) Breach of requirements as to weight (goods and passengers) Defences ```

Answer 39

Travelling to and from a weight bridge