When do we complete a TA1?
Injury RTCs or damage to roadside furniture.
What does the E stand for in DAFFLE?
Exceeding the speed limit
What is the legal limit of alcohol for breath, blood and urine per 100 millilitres.
35 micrograms breath / 80 milligrams blood /107 milligrams urine
What do the two F's stand for in DAFFLE?
Failing to conform to certain traffic signs & directions from an officer
What is the time limit for a HORT1 to be complied with, and what is the limit for a VDRS?
7 Days for HORT1. 14 Days for VDRS.
How many endorsable offences can go on a TW14, and how many non-endorsable?
1 Endorsable, and/or 2 Nons
What are the 3 scenarios where you can request a specimen of breath?
When you suspect drink driving, or following a moving traffic offence, or following an RTC.
Driving while unfit through drink or drugs, comes under which Section & Act?
Section 4, Road Traffic Act 1988
Do you have a power to require a date of birth from a driver?
No, unless they fail to provide their license.
Where do we get the powers to stop vehicles, request driving license, and request insurance details?
163, 164, 165
What is the main difference between an MPV and a Motor Vehicle?
A motor vehicle is an MPV made or adapted for use on the road!
To enter to do a Breath Test, you must KNOW an accident has occurred, and BELIEVE they were the driver. Do you need to know, believe or suspect an injury?
Suspect
What is the legal definition of a road traffic accident?
Owing to the presence of an MPV, someone other than the driver is hurt, or CHAMPSDG or furniture is damaged.
What is a defence specific to Sections 4 and 5 of the RTA?
In charge of the vehicle but no likelihood of driving (while unfit or over the limit)
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Where does the Power of Entry come from for Section 4 (Driving while Unfit)?
Sec 17 - Specified Offence!
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Major Incident, Exact Location, Type of Incident, Hazards, Access/egress, Number of Cas, Emergency services
What is the one circumstance where a plain clothed Officer can administer a breath test?
Following an accident!
How long do we have to NIP someone following a DAFFLE offence?
14 Days
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