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What is required for a constable to have the power to stop a driver?
What is required for a constable to have the power to stop a driver?
- The constable must be in uniform. (correct)
- The constable must be accompanied by another officer.
- The constable must be in plain clothes.
- There must be a traffic light present.
What constitutes an offence in relation to a constable's direction?
What constitutes an offence in relation to a constable's direction?
- Parking in a prohibited area.
- Ignoring a signal from traffic lights.
- Driving without wearing a seatbelt.
- Contravening a direction given by a constable in uniform. (correct)
Who can a constable in uniform direct under the Road Traffic Order?
Who can a constable in uniform direct under the Road Traffic Order?
- Only cyclists.
- Only pedestrians.
- Cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. (correct)
- Only motorists.
What is the definition of an offence regarding failure to stop when required?
What is the definition of an offence regarding failure to stop when required?
Under what condition can a constable enter to arrest a person under Article 180(1)?
Under what condition can a constable enter to arrest a person under Article 180(1)?
What key aspect should police officers have regarding the Highway Code?
What key aspect should police officers have regarding the Highway Code?
What does Article 49 of the R.T. (NI) Order empower officers to do?
What does Article 49 of the R.T. (NI) Order empower officers to do?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for stopping a driver under the relevant law?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for stopping a driver under the relevant law?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Police officers are responsible for maintaining traffic flow and road user safety.
- Even non-drivers should have knowledge of the Highway Code to give advice.
Stopping & Directing Traffic
- Article 180(1) Road Traffic (NI) Order 1981 grants police officers the power to stop vehicles and cyclists.
- Only uniformed officers have this power.
- Failure to stop when required is an offence.
- Article 19(1)(ba) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989 allows for arrest of individuals who fail to stop.
- Uniformed officers have the power to direct traffic.
- Contravening a direction given by an uniformed officer is an offence.
- Article 49 of Road Traffic (NI) Order 1995 allows officers to direct cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.
- Officers must be in uniform to issue directions.
Police Direction Signals
- Police direction signals are used for traffic control.
- College will provide opportunities to practice these signals including hand signals.
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