Under the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, anyone who is to be prosecuted for: dangerous, careless or inconsiderate driving. failure to comply with traffic signs or the direction of a police officer on traffic duty. leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position.
What was the purpose of the Road Traffic Act 1988?
Road Traffic Act 1988
| Long title | An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to road traffic with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission. |
| Citation | c. 52 |
| Territorial extent | England, Wales and Scotland |
| Dates | |
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| Royal assent | 15 November 1988 |
What is section 4 of the road traffic Act?
Under section 4(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is an offence for a person to drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other public place whilst unfit to drive through drink. Driving whilst unfit through drink is a serious offence.
What is Section 1 road traffic Offenders Act 1988?
A Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP), also known as a Section 1 warning, is a warning issued under Section 1 of the Road Traffic (Offenders) Act 1988. The NIP is simply what the name suggests. It is a warning that a driver may be prosecuted for a certain offence/offences and may be in oral or written form.
What is a traffic light offence?
Failing to comply with traffic light signals is known as a code TS10 driving offence. The Highway Code requires all drivers to stop behind the white line when the red light is illuminated and a motorist may only drive when given the green light and only if it is safe to proceed.
Who is responsible for the roadworthiness of a goods vehicle on the public highway?
Drivers must be made aware of their legal responsibilities regarding vehicle condition and the procedures for reporting defects. Drivers share the responsibility for the vehicle’s roadworthiness with the operator.
What is an Article 75 insurer?
By Article 75(2)(a), Article 75 Insurer means “the Member who for the time of the event which gave rise to a Road Traffic Act Liability was providing any insurance (other than by reason only of a driving other vehicle clause) in respect of the vehicle from the use of which the liability of the judgment debtor arose.” …
