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What constitutes taking a motor vehicle under the law?

  • Obtaining a temporary permit from authorities.
  • Using a vehicle for maintenance purposes.
  • Driving it without the consent of the owner. (correct)
  • Borrowing it with the owner's permission.

    • Who can provide lawful consent for a person to possess a vehicle?

  • A police officer.
  • A mechanic.
  • A hirer. (correct)
  • A friend of the owner.

    • Which of the following actions does NOT constitute an offense under TADA?

  • Driving a vehicle knowing it has been taken without authority.
  • Allowing oneself to be carried in a taken vehicle.
  • Attempting to take a vehicle without consent.
  • Using a vehicle after getting consent. (correct)

    • If a driver exceeds the limitations of consent, what is the implication?

    <p>The driver has no consent from the owner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the TADA definition, which of these is NOT a type of vehicle mentioned?

    <p>Electric scooter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be guilty of an offense under TADA?

    <p>Taking or attempting to take a vehicle without consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly describes an attempt to take a vehicle?

    <p>Physically trying to enter and start a vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone allows themselves to be carried in a vehicle that is known to be taken without authority, what is their status under the law?

    <p>They are guilty of an offense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by lawful authority in relation to vehicle seizure?

    <p>Individuals like military or finance company agents may also have authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is sufficient to complete the offence of moving a vehicle unlawfully?

    <p>Any degree of movement of the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifies as a motor vehicle?

    <p>Mechanically propelled vehicles designed for road use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the 'use' of a motor vehicle in the context of unlawful taking?

    <p>Future intention to use the vehicle at a later time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be proven regarding a person who drives a vehicle that has been taken unlawfully?

    <p>The person knew that the vehicle was taken unlawfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to establish that a motor vehicle was 'carried' in the context of the law?

    <p>The vehicle was in motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the statutory defence in vehicle offences?

    <p>Belief that lawful authority existed must be proven as reasonable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about Irvine's situation as a driver for a local bakery?

    <p>Irvine is authorized to take the van home for convenience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under Article 172A, what must a person prove to establish a statutory defense for driving-related offenses?

    <p>The accident occurred while the person was outside the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes what constitutes 'dangerously' driving a vehicle under Article 172A?

    <p>Driving in a manner significantly below a competent driver's standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an aggravated offense applicable in relation to taking a motor vehicle under Article 172A?

    <p>If the basic offense is completed before any injury or damage occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'damage' as defined in the context of Article 172A?

    <p>Any form of damage, regardless of classification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios illustrates a situation that is not classified as aggravated under Article 172A?

    <p>A person is injured during the struggle to take the vehicle before driving away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper definition of 'recovered' in relation to a vehicle under Article 172A?

    <p>When the vehicle is restored to its owner or lawful possession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of offenses is Article 172B categorized as?

    <p>Indictable Offense ONLY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given examples, what is a significant outcome of Peterson's actions when he forgets about Deering after the initial struggle?

    <p>Peterson's offense escalates due to causing further injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why the VRLO will not release a vehicle?

    <p>They have not received proper notification recorded on T23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done with articles of evidential value found in a vehicle?

    <p>They must be seized before the vehicle's removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when removing property for safe keeping?

    <p>Inform the recovery operator and accurately record the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What details need to be provided to the call handler when requesting MVRS removal?

    <p>Full details including recovery type and location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken after all recoveries are completed?

    <p>Fill out and email T23 to the designated contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers never say regarding payment for vehicle recovery?

    <p>The police will pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations does NOT require police removal of a vehicle?

    <p>The vehicle is parked legally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must recovery operators do when they are informed of property in a vehicle?

    <p>Ensure to retain property that is not evidential or illegal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should recovery of a vehicle be requested through control?

    <p>As soon as it is clear removal is needed due to an incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must control room staff inform the GRG when recovery is at the owner’s request?

    <p>Only the nominated garage should be tasked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options can a police officer do regarding recovery companies?

    <p>Arrange recovery only via the control room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information should be included when requesting vehicle recovery if known?

    <p>The registration numbers if known.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a consequence of a police officer recommending a recovery operator?

    <p>Encouragement of favoritism allegations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of information is not required when requesting vehicle recovery?

    <p>Personal feelings of the officer about the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor could aggravate the recovery process?

    <p>Vehicle is located in a ditch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information needs to be notified to the VRLO if the vehicle is to be retained?

    <p>It needs to be notified the same day using electronic form T23.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Taking and Driving Away (TADA)

    • TADA occurs when a person takes or attempts to take a motor vehicle, trailer, or cycle without the owner's consent or lawful authority.
    • Consent can be granted by the owner, hirer, or purchaser under a hire purchase agreement.
    • Lawful authority includes police officers, customs and excise officials, the military, and finance company agents repossessing a vehicle.
    • Taking a vehicle includes moving it even slightly.
    • A motor vehicle is a mechanically propelled vehicle adapted for use on roads.
    • The 'use' of a vehicle for TADA can include immediate use or future use.
    • If a person drives a vehicle knowing it was taken without authority, they can be charged with TADA.
    • The vehicle must be in motion to satisfy the 'carried' element of TADA.
    • A statutory defense exists if the defendant reasonably believed they had lawful authority or the owner would have consented.
    • The belief does not need to be honest, only reasonable.

    Aggravated Taking and Driving Away (ATADA)

    • ATADA occurs when TADA is accompanied by driving the vehicle dangerously, causing damage, or causing injury.
    • ATADA only applies to motor vehicles, not cycles or trailers.
    • Damage includes any damage, not just criminal damage.
    • A vehicle is considered recovered when it is returned to its owner or other lawful possession.
    • Dangerous driving is defined as driving far below the standard of a competent and careful driver, where it would be obvious the driving was dangerous.
    • ATADA is a hybrid offense, meaning it can be prosecuted in either the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court.

    Statutory Defences for ATADA

    • A person is not guilty of ATADA if the driving, accident, or damage occurred before the taking of the vehicle.
    • A person is not guilty of ATADA if they were not in or on the vehicle, or in the immediate vicinity, when the damage or injury occurred.

    Recovery of Vehicles

    • The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has a Managed Vehicle Recovery Scheme (MVRS) to manage recovery of vehicles from incidents.
    • If a vehicle is on a road and involved in an incident, recovery is typically handled through the MVRS.
    • The MVRS is used for vehicles involved in road traffic collisions, stolen vehicles, abandoned vehicles causing a danger or obstruction, burnt out vehicles, or broken down vehicles.
    • If a vehicle is not on a road, recovery may involve the Road Traffic Regulation (NI) Order 1997, with costs typically borne by the vehicle owner or insurer.
    • The PSNI can request vehicle recovery for police purposes.
    • Officers should ensure that recovery companies are informed if recovery is requested by the vehicle owner.
    • When requesting MVRS recovery, officers should provide a service number, full location, category of incident, reason for removal, vehicle type, registration number, and any other relevant information.
    • All property in vehicles is the responsibility of the recovery operator, except for evidential items or illegal items, which should be seized.
    • The owner should be informed if their vehicle is retained, and this should be recorded on form T23.

    Officers' Actions

    • Officers should request MVRS recovery through the call handler.
    • Officers should complete the Operators Audit Card at the scene.
    • Officers should complete form T23 for all recoveries.
    • Officers should never say "police will pay" for recovery.
    • Officers should inform the Vehicle Recovery Liaison Officer (VRLO) when a vehicle is retained.
    • The VRLO will release a retained vehicle unless they receive notification on form T23.

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