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What is defined as a road for the purposes of road policing offences?
What is defined as a road for the purposes of road policing offences?
- Any public path accessible to pedestrians
- Roads covered in the Introduction to Road Policing (correct)
- Private property that is open to the public
- Any designated lane for bicycles
Which of the following describes the offence of obstruction?
Which of the following describes the offence of obstruction?
- Parking a vehicle in a designated parking space
- Failing to signal a lane change
- Driving over the speed limit in a residential area
- Blocking a roadway that hinders vehicle movement (correct)
What does dangerous parking potentially jeopardize?
What does dangerous parking potentially jeopardize?
- The availability of public transportation
- The aesthetic appeal of the area
- The structural integrity of roads
- The safety of pedestrians and other vehicles (correct)
What power does a Constable have regarding offending vehicles?
What power does a Constable have regarding offending vehicles?
Which of the following statements about wearing seat belts is correct?
Which of the following statements about wearing seat belts is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a common road policing offence?
Which of the following is NOT a common road policing offence?
In which situation is a vehicle likely to be considered as 'offending'?
In which situation is a vehicle likely to be considered as 'offending'?
What is the primary aim of this lesson on road policing offences?
What is the primary aim of this lesson on road policing offences?
What constitutes an offence relating to the wearing of protective headgear?
What constitutes an offence relating to the wearing of protective headgear?
What is the exemption related to the offences of wearing protective headgear?
What is the exemption related to the offences of wearing protective headgear?
What is classified as the offence of 'driving elsewhere other than a road'?
What is classified as the offence of 'driving elsewhere other than a road'?
What regulation governs the use of mobile telephones in a vehicle?
What regulation governs the use of mobile telephones in a vehicle?
What does Regulation 103 of the Road Vehicles Regulations prohibit?
What does Regulation 103 of the Road Vehicles Regulations prohibit?
Which scenario exemplifies an obstruction under Regulation 103?
Which scenario exemplifies an obstruction under Regulation 103?
In practice, what must occur for a charge of obstruction to be justified?
In practice, what must occur for a charge of obstruction to be justified?
What is a common misconception regarding obstruction on the road?
What is a common misconception regarding obstruction on the road?
What is the primary focus of Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1988?
What is the primary focus of Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1988?
Which of the following scenarios could constitute a violation of Section 22?
Which of the following scenarios could constitute a violation of Section 22?
What types of vehicles are included under Section 22?
What types of vehicles are included under Section 22?
What distinguishes Section 22 from Regulation 103?
What distinguishes Section 22 from Regulation 103?
Which of the following qualifies as 'danger of injury' as per Section 22?
Which of the following qualifies as 'danger of injury' as per Section 22?
What is a possible consequence of violating Section 22?
What is a possible consequence of violating Section 22?
How does Section 22 handle situations involving both obstruction and danger?
How does Section 22 handle situations involving both obstruction and danger?
What is a common misconception about the types of vehicles included in Section 22?
What is a common misconception about the types of vehicles included in Section 22?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a child under 3 years of age is using an appropriate child restraint in the front seat?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a child under 3 years of age is using an appropriate child restraint in the front seat?
What is required for small children under 12 years old who are traveling in the rear seat?
What is required for small children under 12 years old who are traveling in the rear seat?
At what age can passengers begin to assume responsibility for wearing seatbelts in both front and rear seats?
At what age can passengers begin to assume responsibility for wearing seatbelts in both front and rear seats?
Which of the following riders is exempt from wearing protective headgear on a motorcycle?
Which of the following riders is exempt from wearing protective headgear on a motorcycle?
What must be worn by the driver when transporting a child aged 12 or 13 or 135cm or over in the front seat?
What must be worn by the driver when transporting a child aged 12 or 13 or 135cm or over in the front seat?
In which scenario is a driver not responsible for the child restraint requirements?
In which scenario is a driver not responsible for the child restraint requirements?
What type of helmet is explicitly required by law for motorcyclists?
What type of helmet is explicitly required by law for motorcyclists?
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that passengers aged 14 years and over are wearing seatbelts?
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that passengers aged 14 years and over are wearing seatbelts?
What is the primary function of an application as defined in the content?
What is the primary function of an application as defined in the content?
What does Regulation 109 prohibit while driving a vehicle?
What does Regulation 109 prohibit while driving a vehicle?
Which of the following is an exemption related to applications in vehicles?
Which of the following is an exemption related to applications in vehicles?
Which of these offences is NOT mentioned in the provided content?
Which of these offences is NOT mentioned in the provided content?
What is a guideline for applications while driving, according to the regulations?
What is a guideline for applications while driving, according to the regulations?
What power does a Constable have regarding offending vehicles?
What power does a Constable have regarding offending vehicles?
Which statement regarding mobile telephone use in a vehicle is accurate?
Which statement regarding mobile telephone use in a vehicle is accurate?
What is required regarding the wearing of protective headgear based on the content?
What is required regarding the wearing of protective headgear based on the content?
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Study Notes
Lesson Overview
- Focus on common road policing offences and relevant legislation.
- Learners will address various offences, including obstruction, dangerous parking, and others.
Obstruction
- Governed by Regulation 103 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.
- Offence occurs if a vehicle or trailer is allowed to stand on a road, causing unnecessary obstruction.
- Charge justification requires actual obstruction, not just the potential for it.
Dangerous Parking
- Defined by Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
- Offence occurs when a vehicle is parked in a way that creates danger of injury to others.
- Examples include:
- Parking on pavements.
- Double parking.
- Parking on blind corners or road junctions.
Distinguishing Offences
- Obstruction relates specifically to causing an obstruction (Regulation 103).
- Dangerous parking involves creating a danger to road users (Section 22).
- Different regulations apply to vehicles; Regulation 103 is motor vehicle specific, while Section 22 includes all vehicles and trailers.
Seat Belt Regulations
- Mandatory for various passengers based on their age and size.
- Children under 3 must use an appropriate child restraint.
- Children under 12 must be secured in a child restraint system.
- Passengers aged 12 or over must wear seat belts.
Protective Headgear for Motorcycles
- Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 mandates wearing protective headgear on motorcycles.
- Exemption for followers of Sikh religion wearing a turban.
Mobile Telephone Use in Vehicles
- Regulation 109 prohibits driving while utilizing mobile devices to display anything other than essential vehicle information.
- Examples of prohibited activities include video calling, even when the device is not physically held.
Review of Key Offences
- Understand and state offences related to obstruction and dangerous parking.
- Recognize Constable's authority to remove offending vehicles.
- Identify seat belt usage requirements and exemptions for protective headgear.
- Recall the offence for driving elsewhere other than on a road and regulations governing mobile phone use while driving.
Learning Application
- Reflect on how the information from this lesson is applicable to daily policing duties.
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