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1
Q

Section 163 or the Road Traffic Act provides a power to stop what type of vehicle

A

Mechanically propelled Vehicle

2
Q

Can Section 163 of the Roat Traffic Act provide a power to stop a bike

A

Yes

3
Q

Can an officer not in uniform stop a mechanically propelled vehicle

A

No

4
Q

Can an officer in uniform stop a mechanically propelled vehicle stop a vehicle in a public car park

A

No - Only on a Road.

5
Q

Section 4 of PACE grants a constable a stop of vehicles called a vehicle check. What must be in place

A

A superintendent must authorise the Road Check

6
Q

Can a PCSO be used in a Roach Check

A

Yes the power under section 4 of PACE can be conferred to a PCSO

7
Q

What are the circumstances a Superintendent can authorise a road check

A

For an officer to ascertain whether the vehicle is carrying a person who has committed an indictable offence other than a road traffic offence or a vehicle excise offence.
A person who is a witness to such an offence.
A person intending to commit such an offence
A person who is unlawfully at large

8
Q

Who long will a Section 4 PACE road check last

A

7 days

9
Q

How many times can a road check be extended

A

for a further 7 days any number of times.

10
Q

How many days do you have to produce your licences

A

7 days

11
Q

Section 165 of the RTA provides a power to seize a vehicle - Can a constable seize a vehicle from private land

A

Yes - Power to seize a vehicle anywhere other than a private dwelling.

12
Q

In relation to section 165 does the officer have to be in uniform

A

Yes

13
Q

In relation to section 165 can the officer use reasonable force to seize the vehicle

A

Yes - However the officer should provide a warning that the vehicle will be seized

14
Q

Does the officer have to provide a warning under section 165 if it is impracticable to do so

A

No

15
Q

If the officer is going to seize the vehicle and the person drives off what can happen

A

The vehicle can be seized at any time during a period of 24 hours.

16
Q

How many days do you have to produce your driving license and insurance

A

7 days

17
Q

Do you have to personally produce your license at the Police Station

A

Yes

18
Q

Do you have to personally produce your insurance at a Police Station

A

No