An official reference work for police officers preparing for promotion examinations and for probationary officers. This volume covers all aspects of road traffic law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. Endorsed by CPTDA, the manuals in this series have been written in consultation with polices force in England and Wales, incorporating views from detective schools, driver training centres and operational officer and police managers countrywide.
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1: CLASSIFICATIONS AND CONCEPTS; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The definitions; 2: OFFENCES INVOLVING STANDARDS OF DRIVING; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Causing death by dangerous driving; 2.3 Dangerous driving; 2.4 Careless and inconsiderate driving; 2.5 Aiding and abetting; 2.6 Dangerous, careless, and inconsiderate cycling; 2.7 Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs; 2.8 The Highway Code; 2.9 Identity of drivers; 2.10 Police drivers; 2.11 Defences; 3: NOTICES OF INTENDED PROSECUTION; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Relevant offences; 3.3 Exceptions; 3.4 Presumptions; 3.5 Proof; 4: ACCIDENTS; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Reportable accidents; 4.3 The Offences; 5: DRINK DRIVING; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Unfit through drink and drugs; 5.3 Over prescribed limit; 5.4 Preliminary breath tests; 5.5 Evidential specimens; 6: INSURANCE; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Requirement for insurance; 6.3 Motor Insurers' Bureau; 7: SAFETY MEASURES; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Seat belts; 7.3 Motor cycle helmets; 7.4 Speed limits; 7.5 Motorways; 8: OTHER MEASURES AFFECTING SAFETY; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Obstruction; 8.3 Causing Danger; 8.4 Parking; 8.5 Tampering with and getting onto vehicles; 8.6 Abandoning vehicles; 8.7 Off-road driving; 8.8 Skips; 8.9 Pedestrian crossings; 8.10 Playgrounds; 9: CONTRUCTION AND USE; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Vehicle Deflect Rectification Scheme; 9.3 Type approval; 9.4 The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986; 9.5 Lights; 9.6 Testing; 10: TRAFFIC SIGNS; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Authorized traffic signs; 10.3 Failing to comply with traffic sign; 10.4 Powers to stop and direct traffic; 11: DRIVER LICENSING; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Driving otherwise than in accordance with license; 11.3 The license; 11.4 Driving tests; 11.5 Disqualified drivers; 11.6 Learner drivers; 11.7 The Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989; 11.8 New drivers; 12: EXCISE AND REGISTRATION; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 Categories and exemptions; 12.3 Notification of changes in ownership or address; 12.4 Trade Licenses; 12.5 Furnishing information; 12.6 Registration marks; 13: GOODS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES; 13.1 Introduction; 13.2 Large goods vehicles and passenger carrying vehicles; 13.3 Licenses; 13.4 Public service vehicles; 13.5 Community buses and trains; 13.6 Drivers' hours; 13.7 Taxis; 14: FIXED PENALTY SYSTEM; 14.1 Introduction; 14.2 Extended fixed penalty system; 14.3 Fixed penalty offences; 14.4 Fixed penalty procedure; 14.5 Conditional offers; 15: PEDAL CYCLES; 15.1 Introduction; 15.2 Construction and use; 15.3 Riding a pedal cycle while unfit; 15.4 Cycle racing; 16: FORGERY AND FALSIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS; 16.1 Introduction; 16.2 The offences; 16.3 Other offences involving false records and forgery
