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What does the term 'collision' refer to in the context of service policy?
What does the term 'collision' refer to in the context of service policy?
Which of the following is NOT included under the definition of injury in relation to a person?
Which of the following is NOT included under the definition of injury in relation to a person?
What happens if only one vehicle is involved in an incident and the driver is injured?
What happens if only one vehicle is involved in an incident and the driver is injured?
Which animals are explicitly mentioned in Article 175 as included in the definition of 'animal'?
Which animals are explicitly mentioned in Article 175 as included in the definition of 'animal'?
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What defines property in the context of collisions according to the provided information?
What defines property in the context of collisions according to the provided information?
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When is a collision between two cycles reportable under Article 176?
When is a collision between two cycles reportable under Article 176?
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What remains true about the person taking a vehicle out on the road?
What remains true about the person taking a vehicle out on the road?
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What legal recourse exists if a passenger is injured in a vehicle with a driver who is not injured?
What legal recourse exists if a passenger is injured in a vehicle with a driver who is not injured?
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Under what condition must a driver report a collision to the police?
Under what condition must a driver report a collision to the police?
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What is one duty of the driver involved in a reportable collision?
What is one duty of the driver involved in a reportable collision?
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In which example is a police report required?
In which example is a police report required?
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What is NOT required to be exchanged between drivers after a collision?
What is NOT required to be exchanged between drivers after a collision?
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What happens if a driver fails to report a collision when necessary?
What happens if a driver fails to report a collision when necessary?
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When is an incident not reportable to the police?
When is an incident not reportable to the police?
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In the first example provided, what was the primary result of the collision?
In the first example provided, what was the primary result of the collision?
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What information must be provided to a constable upon demand after a collision?
What information must be provided to a constable upon demand after a collision?
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What must be true for a collision involving a pedestrian to be reportable?
What must be true for a collision involving a pedestrian to be reportable?
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Why is the incident involving Gillian throwing a bottle not reportable?
Why is the incident involving Gillian throwing a bottle not reportable?
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What is the main obligation of Blake in the scenario described?
What is the main obligation of Blake in the scenario described?
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What should police officers ensure during road traffic collision investigations?
What should police officers ensure during road traffic collision investigations?
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Which duty does Blake fulfill by setting the handbrake when parked?
Which duty does Blake fulfill by setting the handbrake when parked?
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What is a consequence of the vehicular collision that has to be acknowledged?
What is a consequence of the vehicular collision that has to be acknowledged?
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What legal article outlines the duty to exchange details after a road collision?
What legal article outlines the duty to exchange details after a road collision?
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What must a driver do if involved in a collision that causes injury or damage?
What must a driver do if involved in a collision that causes injury or damage?
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What should police consider about individuals involved in road traffic collisions?
What should police consider about individuals involved in road traffic collisions?
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What legal consequence can follow from failing to stop at the scene of an accident?
What legal consequence can follow from failing to stop at the scene of an accident?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement imposed on drivers involved in a collision?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement imposed on drivers involved in a collision?
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What characterizes a collision as a 'hit & run'?
What characterizes a collision as a 'hit & run'?
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According to the legislation, which requirement is NOT fulfilled with a mere phone call to the police?
According to the legislation, which requirement is NOT fulfilled with a mere phone call to the police?
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What results from failing to comply with a driver's duties after an accident?
What results from failing to comply with a driver's duties after an accident?
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Who is entitled to request a driver's details after an accident?
Who is entitled to request a driver's details after an accident?
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What does Article 175(2) of the R.T.(NI) Order 1981 state?
What does Article 175(2) of the R.T.(NI) Order 1981 state?
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What must be recorded by a call taker when a damage-only RTC occurs without police attendance?
What must be recorded by a call taker when a damage-only RTC occurs without police attendance?
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When are preliminary breath tests (PBT) required for drivers involved in an RTC?
When are preliminary breath tests (PBT) required for drivers involved in an RTC?
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In which circumstance can discretion be exercised for not providing a preliminary breath test?
In which circumstance can discretion be exercised for not providing a preliminary breath test?
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What should an attending police officer include in their notebook entry at an RTC?
What should an attending police officer include in their notebook entry at an RTC?
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What must be communicated by the attending officer to their operator during a damage-only incident?
What must be communicated by the attending officer to their operator during a damage-only incident?
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What does the hospital procedure involve if a driver is taken to the hospital post-collision?
What does the hospital procedure involve if a driver is taken to the hospital post-collision?
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What factors may influence the decision to conduct a preliminary breath test?
What factors may influence the decision to conduct a preliminary breath test?
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What information is NOT required to be recorded for damage-only RTCs?
What information is NOT required to be recorded for damage-only RTCs?
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Study Notes
Reportable Collisions
- The term "collision" is preferred over "accident" because a collision can be caused by a deliberate act.
- Injury can include shock, but not being dazed.
- A collision involving only one vehicle, where the driver is injured, is not reportable. However, if a passenger in that same vehicle is injured the collision is reportable.
- If two or more vehicles are involved and the only injury or damage is to the offending vehicle, all parties have a responsibility to report the incident.
Drivers Duties
- A driver who has stopped their journey, even for a short time, is still considered to be driving until they have finished their journey.
- Drivers must stop at or near the scene of a reportable collision, give their details to a constable on demand or to any other person who has reasonable grounds to require it, and report the incident to the police if it involved injury to any other person.
- If a driver does not report a collision to the other party involved, they must immediately report it to the police.
- Hit and Run is a separate offence.
Collisions Involving Non-Mechanically Propelled Vehicles
- A collision involving a mechanically propelled vehicle and a non-mechanically propelled vehicle (e.g., a bicycle) is reportable under Article 175.
- A collision between two non-mechanically propelled vehicles is not reportable under Article 175 but would be reportable under Article 176.
Damage to Property
- Property is defined broadly in this context and includes things belonging to someone.
Collision Investigation
- Police officers must provide professional service and a positive approach to the investigation and recording of road traffic collision, remembering always to respond within the terms of the Code of Ethics.
- It is important that police officers record details of property damaged, the owner of the property, and whether they have been informed.
- If a collision involves only damage and no injury, police do not need to complete a detailed report. However, they must still record specific details of the incident.
- All drivers involved in road traffic collisions should be given a preliminary breath test (PBT) in accordance with Article 17 of the Road Traffic (NI) Order 1995.
- Drivers with injuries who cannot provide a PBT should be assessed by medical staff.
- If a driver has been taken to hospital before or upon arrival of police at the collision scene, officers must follow the hospital procedure as outlined in Form DD/C ‘Drink/Drugs – hospital procedure’.
Collision Scenarios
- A driver who throws a bottle from a moving car, causing damage to a property, is not obliged to report the incident under Article 175.
- A driver who causes a pedestrian, who is not in a vehicle, to be injured by swerving on the road is obliged to report the incident under Article 175.
- A driver who leaves their trailer unattended on a hill, which rolls down the hill hitting a parked car, is still obliged to exchange details with the driver of the other vehicle involved.
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Test your understanding of reportable collisions and the duties of drivers involved in incidents. This quiz covers key definitions, legal obligations, and reporting requirements related to vehicle collisions. Ensure you know when a collision must be reported and the responsibilities of drivers at the scene.
