Traffic

Question 1

What does DIMDFFD stand for?

Answer 1

• Direct - someone to give you details
• Inspect - vehicle and or documents
• Move- vehicle to a safe place
• Direct - a driver to move
• Forbid - an unlicensed driver to drive
• Forbid- a transport service to drive
• Direct - point duty, pedestrians

Question 2

What are Pink and Grren stickers and when are they issued?

Answer 2

POL 555 - Pink sticker, for unsafe vehicles
POL 650 - Green sticker, for defective vehicles

Both cancel a WOF immediately

Question 3

Define cruising

Answer 3

• Draws attention to the power or sound of a vehicle

* Impedes traffic flow

Question 4

When is a person required to provide a blood sample?

Answer 4

• An evidential breath test is unavailable
• The driver refuses or fails to undergo the EBT
• An “incomplete” test result is obtained
• A positive result is returned and the driver elects for a blood sample

Question 5

If a person is over 20 years of age and blows a score of 250-400 can they elect for a blood sample?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

What should you do if someone refuses to accompany you to the police station?

Answer 6

Warn them that they may be arrested for failing to accompany but if they are arrested bail will be considered

Question 7

What are your duties during the 10 minute period in relation to right to request blood?

Answer 7

The person can call their lawyer

Under no circumstances advise them of what to do

Question 8

What offences can someone be arrested for during the EBA process?

Answer 8

• failing to accompany for EBT
• Failure to give EBT
• failure to give evidential blood test
• failing to remain for BST
• failing to supply a medical practitioner with blood sample

Question 9

What are two requirements you can make during the EBA process?

Answer 9

• Require to undergo a BST without delay
• Require to accompany me to the station or other such place for:
• Require EBT or
• Require Evidential blood test or both

Question 10

Identify the age requirements for EBA

Answer 10

Under 20 years old

• No alcohol
• under 150 mcg or 30 mg - fine
• over 150 mcg or 30mg - Court/ loss of licence

Over 20 years old

• 250-400 mcg - fine
• 50-80 mg - fine
• over 400mcg - Court/LOL
• over 80mg - Court/LOL

Question 11

When can a constable request a breath screening test?

Answer 11

• Any person driving on a road
• Any person attempting to drive
• Any person you have good cause to suspect has committed an offence involving the driving of a motor vehicle
• driver of a motor vehicle in an accident
• where driver is not known and you have cause to suspect a passenger

Question 12

what are some observations or evidence that can prove impaired driving?

Answer 12

When mobile

• weaving across the road
• headlights off
• straddling centre line

when stopping

• striking the curb
• stopping abruptly

Physical signs

• slurred speech
• blood shot eyes
• lack of balance
• flushed skin

Question 13

What are causes of driver impairment?

Answer 13

• drugs
• alcohol
• medicine
• medical illness/condition

Question 14

Who can take a blood specimen?

Answer 14

The medical practitioner who is providing for the persons immediate care

another registered medical practitioner or medical officer

Question 15

What is the medical practitioner obliged to know or do under statute before taking a blood sample?

Answer 15

• have reasonable grounds to suspect the person is in their care as a result of the accident
• be satisfied the taking of blood won’t be prejudicial to the persons proper care
• tell the person the sample is being taken under S.73 for evidence

Question 16

what happens to a blood specimen taken under S.73 of the LTA?

Answer 16

A medical practitioner responsible for the person will take the blood sample and hand it over to police for analysis

Question 17

where is the power to obtain a blood specimen found?

Answer 17

Section 73 of the LTA

Question 18

under what section and circumstances can a license be suspended for 28 days?

Answer 18

Section 95

• Person found with >650mcg or >130mg of breath/blood alcohol
• Person found with >400mcg or >80mg breath/blood alcohol and has one relevant conviction
• person refuses blood test under section 72 & 73
• person drove over 40kph above speed limit
• person drove over 50kph over a temporary speed limit

Question 19

When can an officer seize a vehicle under section 119?

Answer 19

• Freshly pursuing a vehicle
• the vehicle is removed, concealed, destroyed
• they suspect on reasonable grounds the vehicle will be used for a crime
• it is impractical to get a warrant

Question 20

when can you arrest under section 119?

Answer 20

• Failing to remain for EBT
• Failing to accompany you
• driving under the influence of drink or drug
• refusing to remain for blood
• assaulting an enforcement officer

Question 21

what powers are given for vehicle seizure under section 119?

Answer 21

An officer can enter without warrant enter by force if necessary a building where a vehicle which sections 96 and 123 apply is being kept, to seize or impound a vehicle

Question 22

what powers does section 119 grant for entry without warrant?

Answer 22

to enter a premises by force if necessary for the purpose of EBA testing

Question 23

under what circumstances can you use section 119?

Answer 23

when an officer has good cause to suspect any person has failed to stop for blue and reds AND
-has committed an offence (careless driving)
-is under the influence of alcohol
AND
you are freshly pursuing them

Question 24

What are the powers under Section 114?

Answer 24

You can stop a vehicle and demand the driver state:

• their full name, address, DOB, occupation and telephone number.
• whether they own the car
• the name and address of the owner if they are not the owner

Question 25

If you stop a driver under Section 114 how long can you delay them for?

Answer 25

15 minutes

Question 26

When can you arrest without warrant under section 114?

Answer 26

- If a driver fails to stop - refuses to supply details - supplies details that you have good cause to suspect are false

Question 27

What is your power to arrest for offences under S.113 & S.115?

Answer 27

Section 116

Question 28

What are the powers under Section 113?

Answer 28

* Direct - someone to give you details * Inspect - vehicle and or documents to ensure it is adhering to WOF standards * Move- or authorise someone to move a vehicle to a safe place * Direct - a driver to move * Forbid - an unlicensed driver to drive * Forbid- a transport service to drive if they dont have a licence to provide transport services * Direct - point duty, pedestrians

Question 29

What are the differences between Section 113 and Section 114?

Answer 29

- Section 114 allows you to stop vehicles - Section 113 does not allow you to stop vehicles - Section 114 allows you to demand details from a driver you have stopped. - Section 113 (2) allows you to obtain a persons details on a road who has committed an offence against certain acts specified in S.113(1)

Question 30

What are the powers of Section 115 and why do you them?

Answer 30

Green sticker - when a vehicle fails to comply with regulations Pink sticker- when a vehicle is not in a safe condition to be driven

Question 31

What are the powers under Section 121?

Answer 31

F-Forbid the person to drive A-All keys surrendered R-Render a vehicle immobile M-Move a vehicle that could be a hazard E-EBA offenders are forbidden to drive for 12 hours D-Direct that person to drive to a specified place to rest

Question 32

What section and for how long do you suspend a driver for over 100 demerits in a two year period?

Answer 32

Section 90 - 3 months - suspension begins immediately

Question 33

If you seize a vehicle or warn under section 96A what must you do? and under what section?

Answer 33

Green sticker the vehicle Section 115

Question 34

Under what circumstances can police seize a vehicle for 12 hours?

Answer 34

Section 122 | this is a last resort and is enacted if you believe on the grounds of public safety the vehicle shouldnt be driven

Question 35

Define "stop" "ascertain" "render" "operate" under section 22 of LTA

Answer 35

Stop - their vehicle Ascertain - if anyone is injured Render - all potential assistance to anyone injured or killed Operate - the person driving the vehicle

Question 36

What are the duties of any driver involved in a crash?

Answer 36

stop and ascertain if their are any injuries and render aid. Report any injury or damage

Question 37

How long does a driver have to report an accident involving damage to vehicles or property and what do they report?

Answer 37

48hrs to report to the owner their name, address, rego plate, and crash location. If they cant find them they have 60hrs to report it to a police station

Question 38

If a person is caught with EBA, how long are they forbidden to drive?

Answer 38

12 hours

Question 39

If an accident involves injury or death how long does the driver have to report it and who do they report it too?

Answer 39

- 24 hours - the nearest police station - or an enforcement officer

Question 40

Explain section 22(1), (3) & (4) of the LTA

Answer 40

S22(1) where accident occurs a driver must stop and ascertain if anyone is injured and render assistance S22(3) where a crash involves injury or death the driver must report it in person at the police station or to an enforcement officer S22(4) where an accident involves damage to unoccupied vehicles or property a driver must report it (as above)

Question 41

Under what circumstances can you seize a car for 7 days?

Answer 41

Section 123 - preserve evidence - enable scientific examination - establish the cause of a serious crash

Question 42

When would you forbid someone to drive under Section 121?

Answer 42

When they are in no physical or mental condition to drive OR is not complying with driving hours

Question 43

Under what section and circumstances can a car be seized for 28 days?

Answer 43

You MUST IF PRACTICAL seize and impound a vehicle if: - a driver is disqualified from driving - have a suspended or revoked licence - EBA or Blood alcohol and 2 relevant convictions - FAILED to give blood under S72 & S73 or section 96A, you MAY seize & impound - a vehicle is operated in a race, unnecessary exhibition of speed or acceleration - vehicle underwent sustained loss of traction , Section 96 & 96A

Question 44

What are the powers under Section 118?

Answer 44

Any owner of a vehicle involved as part of an offence has 14 days to provide the details of the driver or identification of the passenger in the vehicle during the offence