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Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
1988 c. 52 |
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Road
Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) |
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1988
Chapter c. 52
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ARRANGEMENT
OF SECTIONS
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Principal
Road Safety Provisions
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Driving
offences
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Causing
death by reckless driving. |
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Reckless
driving. |
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Careless,
and inconsiderate, driving. |
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Motor
vehicles: drink and drugs
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Driving,
or being in charge, when under influence of drink or drugs.
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Driving
or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration
above prescribed limit. |
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Breath
tests. |
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Provision of specimens for analysis. |
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Choice of specimens of breath. |
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Protection for hospital patients. |
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Detention of persons affected by alcohol
or a drug. |
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Interpretation of sections 4 to 10. |
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Motor
racing and motoring events on public ways
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Motor racing on public ways. |
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Regulation of motoring events on public ways.
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Protective
measures: seat belts, helmets, etc.
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Seat belts: adults. |
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Restriction on carrying children not wearing
seat belts in motor vehicles. |
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Wearing of protective headgear. |
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Protective helmets for motor cyclists.
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Authorisation of head-worn appliances for use
on motor cycles. |
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Stopping
on verges, etc., or in dangerous positions, etc.
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Prohibition of parking of HGVs on verges, central
reservations and footways. |
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Definition of "heavy commercial vehicle" for
the purposes of section 19. |
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Prohibition of driving or parking on cycle
tracks. |
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Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.
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Other
restrictions in interests of safety
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Restriction of carriage of persons on motor
cycles. |
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Restriction of carriage of persons on bicycles.
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Tampering with motor vehicles. |
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Holding or getting on to vehicle in order to
be towed or carried. |
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Control of dogs on roads. |
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Cycling
offences and cycle racing
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Reckless cycling. |
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Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling. |
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Cycling when under influence of drink or drugs.
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Regulation of cycle racing on public ways.
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Electrically assisted pedal cycles. |
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Use
of motor vehicles away from roads
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Control of use of footpaths and bridleways
for motor vehicle trials. |
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Prohibition of driving motor vehicles elsewhere
than on roads. |
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Directions
to traffic and to pedestrians and traffic signs
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Drivers to comply with traffic directions.
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Drivers to comply with traffic signs. |
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Directions to pedestrians. |
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Promotion
of road safety
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The Highway Code. |
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Powers of Secretary of State and local authorities
as to giving road safety information and training. |
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Powers of Secretary of State to subsidise bodies
other then local authorities for giving road safety information
and training. |
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Part
II
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Construction
and Use of Vehicles and Equipment
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General
regulation of construction, use etc.
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Regulation of construction, weight, equipment
and use of vehicles. |
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Offence where regulations are contravened,
etc. |
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Temporary exemption from application of
regulations under section 41. |
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Authorisation of use on roads of special
vehicles not complying with regulations under section 41.
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Tests
of vehicles other than goods vehicles to which section 49
applies
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Tests of satisfactory condition of vehicles.
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Particular aspects of regulations under
section 45. |
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Obligatory test certificates. |
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Supplementary provisions about test certificates.
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Tests
of certain classes of goods vehicles
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Tests of satisfactory condition of goods
vehicles and determination of plated weights, etc. |
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Appeals against determinations. |
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Particular aspects of regulations under
section 49. |
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Supplementary provisions about tests, etc.,
of goods vehicles. |
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Obligatory goods vehicle test certificates.
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Approval
of design, construction, equipment and marking of vehicles
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Type approval requirements. |
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Type approval certificates. |
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Conditions of, and cancellation or suspension
of, type approval certificates. |
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Certificates of conformity. |
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Minister's approval certificates. |
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Supplementary provisions as to certificates
of conformity and Minister's approval certificates. |
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Appeals. |
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Regulations for the purposes of sections
54 to 60. |
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Other supplementary provisions. |
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Obligatory type approval certificates,
certificates of conformity and Minister's approval certificates.
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Using goods vehicle with unauthorised weights
as well as authorised weights marked on it. |
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Vehicles and parts not to be sold without
required certificate of conformity or Minister's approval
certificate. |
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Conditions
for grant of excise licence
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Regulations prohibiting the grant of excise
licences for certain vehicles except on compliance with certain
conditions. |
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Testing
vehicles on roads
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Testing of condition of vehicles on roads.
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Maintenance
and loading of goods vehicles
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Power to inspect goods vehicles to secure
proper maintenance. |
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Power to prohibit the driving of unfit
goods vehicles. |
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Power to prohibit driving of overloaded
goods vehicles. |
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Offences in connection with unfit or overloaded
goods vehicles. |
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Removal of prohibitions. |
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Provisions supplementary to sections 69
to 72. |
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Miscellaneous
provisions about vehicles and vehicle parts
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Operator's duty to inspect, and keep records
of inspections of, goods vehicles. |
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Vehicles not to be sold in unroadworthy
condition or altered so as to be unroadworthy. |
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Fitting and supply of defective or unsuitable
vehicle parts. |
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Testing condition of used vehicles at sale
rooms, etc. |
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Weighing of motor vehicles. |
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Further provisions relating to weighing
of motor vehicles. |
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Approval marks. |
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Pedal
cycles and horse-drawn vehicles
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Regulation of brakes, bells etc., on pedal
cycles. |
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Regulation of brakes on horse-drawn vehicles.
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Miscellaneous
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Offences to do with reflectors and tail
lamps. |
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Appointment of officials and destination
of fees. |
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Interpretation of Part II. |
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Index to Part II. |
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Part
III
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Licensing
of Drivers of Vehicles
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Requirement
to hold licence
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Drivers of motor vehicles to have driving
licences. |
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Exceptions. |
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Tests
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Tests of competence to drive. |
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Review of conduct of test. |
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Repayment of test fees. |
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Physical
fitness
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Requirements as to physical fitness of drivers.
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Revocation of licence because of disability
or prospective disability. |
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Provision of information, etc. relating to
disabilities. |
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Notification of refusal of insurance on grounds
of health. |
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Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight.
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Granting
of licences, their form and duration
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Grant of licences. |
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Form of licence. |
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Duration of licences. |
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Appeals
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Appeals relating to licences. |
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Disqualification
(otherwise than on conviction)
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Disqualification of persons under age.
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Disqualification to prevent duplication of
licences. |
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Obtaining licence, or driving, while disqualified.
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Miscellaneous
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Conduct of proceedings in certain courts
by or against the Secretary of State. |
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Regulations. |
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Destination of fees for licences, etc.
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Service of notices. |
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Interpretation. |
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Provisions as to Northern Ireland drivers'
licences. |
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Part
IV
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Licensing
of Drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Requirement
for HGV licence
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Drivers of heavy goods vehicles to be licensed.
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Grant,
duration and revocation of licences
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Licensing authority, and applications, for HGV
drivers' licences. |
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Grant of HGV drivers' licences. |
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Duration of HGV drivers' licences. |
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Disqualification on revocation of HGV driver's
licence. |
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Appeals
and review of tests
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Review of conduct of test. |
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Appeals relating to HGV drivers' licences.
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General
and supplemental
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Regulations. |
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Fees and expenses. |
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Common test of competence to drive for the purposes
of Parts III and IV. |
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Interpretation. |
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Provisions as to Northern Ireland heavy goods
vehicle drivers' licences. |
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Protection of public interests. |
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Part
V
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Driving
Instruction
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Instructors
to be registered or licensed
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Driving instruction for payment to be given
only by registered or licensed persons. |
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Exemption of police instructors from prohibition
imposed by section 123. |
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Registration
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The register of approved instructors.
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Duration of registration. |
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Extension of duration of registration.
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Removal of names from register. |
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Licences
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Licences for giving instruction so as to
obtain practical experience. |
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Revocation of licences. |
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Appeals
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Appeals. |
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Examinations
and tests
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Examinations and tests of ability to give
driving instruction. |
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Review of examinations. |
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General
and supplemental
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Power to alter conditions for entry or
retention in, and removal from, register and for grant or
revocation of licences. |
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Power to prescribe form of certificate
of registration, etc. |
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Surrender of certificates and licences.
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Production of certificates and licences
to constables and authorised persons. |
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Offences by corporations. |
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Service of notices. |
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Receipts. |
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Regulations. |
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Index to Part V. |
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Part
VI
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Third-Party
Liabilities
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Compulsory
insurance or security against third-party risks
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Users of motor vehicles to be insured
or secured against third-party risks. |
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Exceptions from requirement of third-party
insurance or security. |
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Requirements in respect of policies
of insurance. |
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Requirements in respect of securities.
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Issue and surrender of certificates
of insurance and of security. |
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Avoidance of certain exceptions to policies
or securities. |
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Avoidance of certain agreements as to
liability towards passengers. |
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Insurance or security in respect of
private use of vehicle to cover use under car-sharing arrangements.
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Duty of insurers or persons giving security
to satisfy judgment against persons insured or secured against
third-party risks. |
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Exceptions to section 151. |
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Bankruptcy, etc., of insured or secured
persons not to affect claims by third parties. |
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Duty to give information as to insurance
or security where claim made. |
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Deposits. |
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Power to require evidence of insurance
or security on application for vehicle excise licence.
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Payments
for treatment of traffic casualties
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Payment for hospital treatment of traffic
casualties. |
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Payment for emergency treatment of traffic
casualties. |
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Supplementary provisions as to payments
for treatment. |
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General
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Regulations. |
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Interpretation. |
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Index to Part VI. |
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Part
VII
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Miscellaneous
and General
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Powers
of constables and other authorised persons
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Power of police to stop vehicles. |
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Power of constables to require production of
driving licence and in certain cases statement of date of
birth. |
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Power of constables to obtain names and addresses
of drivers and others, and to require production of evidence
of insurance or security and test certificates. |
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Powers of certifying officers and examiners as
respects goods vehicles. |
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Power of arrest in Scotland for reckless or careless
driving or cycling. |
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Duty
to give name and address
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Failure to give, or giving false, name and address
in case of reckless or careless or inconsiderate driving or
cycling. |
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Pedestrian contravening constable's direction
to stop to give name and address. |
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Duties
in case of accident
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Duty of driver to stop, report accident and give
information or documents. |
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Other
duties to give information or documents
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Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information
for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance
or security. |
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Duty to give information as to identity of driver,
etc., in certain cases. |
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Forgery,
false statements, etc.
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Forgery of documents, etc. |
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False statements and withholding material information.
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Issue of false documents. |
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Power to seize articles in respect of which offences
under sections 173 to 175 may have been committed. |
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Impersonation of, or of person employed by, authorised
examiner. |
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Offences
in Scotland
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Taking motor vehicle without authority, etc.
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Inquiries
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General power to hold enquiries. |
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General provisions as to inquiries. |
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General provisions as to accident inquiries.
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Special provisions as to accident inquiries in
Greater London. |
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Application
to the Crown
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Application to the Crown. |
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Application of sections 5 to 10 to persons subject
to service discipline. |
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Interpretation
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Meaning of "motor vehicle" and other expressions
relating to vehicles. |
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Supplementary provisions about those expressions.
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Articulated vehicles. |
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Hover vehicles. |
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Certain vehicles not to be treated as motor vehicles.
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Method of calculating weight of motor vehicles
and trailers. |
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Interpretation of statutory references to carriages.
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General interpretation of Act. |
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Exemptions for tramcars, trolley vehicles, railway
locomotives, carriages and trucks. |
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General index. |
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Supplementary
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Provisions as to regulations. |
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Provision, etc., of weighbridges. |
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Short title, commencement and extent. |
