Legislation Affecting the Use of Highways Flashcards
What is a heavy commercial vehicle
Over 7.5 tonnes
How do you calculate the weight of a vehilce and trailer believed to be a heavy commercial vehilce
The combined laden weight if it is over 7.5
What periods do the local authority have to give notice in relation to an abandoned vehicle
24 hours for removal
7 days before destroying
Is it an offence to drive on land / moorland etc
Yes
Is it an offence to drive on land / moorland etc to park within 15 metres of the road
No
Who can require the removal of a skip
A constable in uniform in person
Is failure to observe crossing (zebra) conclusive proof of due care
No
Do you have to prove mens rea for not conforming to a Zebra crossing
NO
If someone stops and is then shunted onto a Zebra crossing have they contravened crossing law
No
