Road Traffic Law Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the operator's licence (O-licence) in goods transport?
Answer: To regulate who may legally use goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes for hire, reward or in connection with a trade or business
An operator's licence (issued by the Traffic Commissioner) is a legal requirement for any operator using vehicles over 3.5 tonnes on public roads for business purposes, ensuring standards of roadworthiness, compliance and conduct.
What does the plating certificate of an HGV specify?
Answer: The maximum authorised mass, axle weights and speed limits specific to that vehicle
The Ministry plate specifies the vehicle's gross vehicle weight, axle group weights and train weight limits; exceeding these is a construction and use offence.
Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, what is the consequence of operating a vehicle with defective brakes?
Answer: An immediate prohibition notice and potential prosecution with unlimited fine
Defective brakes are a serious construction and use offence; a DVSA examiner can issue an immediate prohibition notice preventing further use and prosecute the driver and operator.
What are the key obligations of a driver after a road traffic collision involving injury?
Answer: Stop, give details, provide insurance information and report to police within 24 hours if injured parties did not receive details at the scene
Under s.170 RTA 1988, drivers involved in a collision causing injury must stop, give their name, address and vehicle details, and if an injured person does not receive them, report to police within 24 hours.
What is the minimum age for a professional driver to hold a Category C licence for HGV driving?
Answer: 18 years
Category C (HGV) licences may be obtained from age 18 subject to passing the medical, theory and practical tests, with Driver CPC qualification also required for professional driving.
What does 'weight in motion' enforcement technology used by DVSA detect?
Answer: Overloaded vehicles by measuring axle and gross weights as the vehicle passes over sensors in the road
Weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors embedded in road surfaces measure axle loads and gross weights of vehicles passing at normal speed, flagging overloaded vehicles for inspection.