Subjects:

Police and Public Order Law, Road Traffic Law

Contents:

1. Definitions and Basic Concepts

2. Accidents, Dangerous and Careless Driving

3. Notices of Intended Prosecution and Driver Identification

4. Driving with Drink or Drugs

5. Insurance and Vehicle Test Certificates

6. Driver Licensing

7. Construction and Use and Vehicle Lighting

8. Traffic Signs and Pedestrian Crossings

9. Operators Licenses, Driver Hours and Tachographs

10. Vehicle Excise Licences and Registration

11. Fixed Penalties

12. Speeding and Miscellaneous Offences

APPENDIX 1: ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES ACT 1988, SCHEDULES 2 AND 3

APPENDIX 2: ROAD VEHICLES LIGHTING REGULATIONS 1989, REGULATION 27

APPENDIX 3: MOTOR VEHICLE (DRIVING LICENCES) REGULATIONS 1999, SCHEDULE 2 AND REGULATION 11 AND 19

APPENDIX 4: DRIVING LICENCE INFORMATION CODES

APPENDIX 5: DRIVING LICENCE ENDORSEMENT OFFENCE CODES

This text is a practical guide to road traffic law. It covers all the principal aspects of road traffic law including driving offenses, driver identification, alcohol and drug related offenses, licensing and insurance, traffic signs and fixed penalties. Each chapter is written in non-technical language and combines explanations of the law with practical illustrations, examples and FAQ's on problems commonly faced by police officers engaged in road traffic law enforcement. The book will focus on those areas that are most frequently encountered by traffic officers in their everyday working lives. This is a must for all police officers who are engaged in front-line traffic duties.

The "Blackstone's Practical Policing Series" covers a range of topical subjects of vital importance in today's policing arena. Each practical guide contains clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation, accompanied by practical scenarios, illustrative diagrams and useful checklists. Packed with a wealth of information, the "Blackstone's Practical Policing Series" ensures you have ready access to the tools you need to take on any policing challenge.