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19 Cards in this Set
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What are the four broad sources of the cause of collisions |
Driver error, Road defect, Vehicle defect, Act of god |
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What are the 5 pillars of a safe system |
Governance, Safe road user, Safe speeds, Safe vehicle, Safe roads. |
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Deterrence theory |
Behaviours followed by positive consequences are more likley to reoccur and those followed by negative consequences are less likley to reoccur. |
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2 applications of deterrence theory |
Specific deterrence - person deterred from doing a certain action because they have been caught and penalized. General deterrence - deterring the general population by exposing them to threat of apprehension. |
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Definition of a vehicle |
Means of a conveyance that is designed to be propelled or drawn by any means, wether or not capable of being propelled or drawn. |
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Definition of a motor vehicle |
Means a vehicle which is used or intended to be used on a high way and that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle nut does not include a Vehicle intended to be used on a railway or tram way |
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Definition of drive a motor vehicle |
Having control over the acceleration/deceleration and dircetion of the vehicle. |
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When is A person is deemed to be in charge of a motor vehicle |
A person is deemed to be in charge of a motor vehicle if Attempting to start or drive a motor vehicle Reasonable grounds to belive a person intends to drive or start motor vehicle Commercial driving instructor whilst teaching a learner driver or Fully licensed accompanying drivers whilst seated besides a learner driver. |
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What is a road related area |
An area that divides a road, A foot path or nature strip adjacent to a road, An area that is open to the public and is designed for use by cyclists or animals An area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parkimg motor vehicles or, A place that is a road related area by virtue of a declaration under s.3(2)(a) RSA. |
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When is it allowable to use a unregistered motor vehicle on a highway |
1. When used as specified in a permit 2. When being towed 3. Being taken by the most direct /convenient route tothe nearest registration office |
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Circumstances when an infringment notice can be issued |
The offence is listed in the codes and penalties guide 508A . The drive has been interviewed and enquiries made to discount other causes for the offending, . Driver holds a full and current license and . Where a collision was involved, where thers are no injuries and any damage is minor |
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Considerations for issuing an infringement notice |
Nature, severity and gravity of the offence, Characteristics and circumstances of both the offender and victim, Any injury, loss or damage resulting directly from the offence, Appropriateness of the action in light of community expectations, effect of deterrance. Any requirements that apply to the specific enforcement action |
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Circumstances when an infringement notice cannot be issued |
1. Where the offence is not listed in the infringement notice code and guide book, 2. Where the offence arises from a fatal collisions 3. To any person under 14 on any one occasion, drink driving infringements, unless under .15% and 1st offence or no dui convictions in last 10 years 4. More than 3 notices to an offender on any one occasion,5. For drink driving infringements, unless under .15% and 1st offence or no dui convictions in last 10 years 6. Drive whilst impaired by a drug7. For an accompanying licensed driver offences for alcohol, drug and speeding.8. L plater under 18 for a loss of license infringement 6. Drive whilst impaired by a drug 5. For drink driving infringements, unless under .15% and 1st offence or no dui convictions in last 10 years 6. Drive whilst impaired by a drug7. For an accompanying licensed driver offences for alcohol, drug and speeding.8. L plater under 18 for a loss of license infringement 7. For an accompanying licensed driver offences for alcohol, drug and speeding. 8. L plater under 18 for a loss of license infringement |
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What is the police power to intercept |
S. 59 RSA M.O.P.F may give such reasonable directions to a person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle on a highway, that are in the opinion of the member, necessary. Such as a routine license check |
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What methods are available for service of an infringment notice |
Personally upon allegec offender By mail to the offenders last known place of residence or business, Placed on the vehicle in a conspicuous manner for parking offences only |
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What are the limitations to issuing a drunk driving infringment |
Under .15 No prior drink driving offences Or frindings of guilt in the last 10 years |
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What is the period for the " specified date" from the time of issuing the notice |
28 days |
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When does any licence sanction of an infringment notice commence |
29th day after issue |
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What is the minimum age a person can be seated in the first row of seats in a car |
7 years |