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(a)any offence which is punishable under section 91 of this Act, [F1and]
[F2(aa)an offence under paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 1 to the Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989, and]
(b)any offence against any other enactment relating to the use of vehicles on roads.
| (1) Provision creating offence | (2) General nature of offence | (3) Applicable provisions of this Act |
|---|---|---|
| RTA section 1 | Causing death by [F3dangerous] driving. | Section 11 of this Act. |
| RTA section 2 | [F3Dangerous] driving. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 3 | Careless, and inconsiderate, driving. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| [F4RTA section 3A] | [F4Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.] | [F4Section 11 of this Act.] |
| RTA section 4 | Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a [F5mechanically propelled vehicle], when unfit to drive through drink or drugs. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 5 | Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle, with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 6 | Failing to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 7 | Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| [F6RTA section 7A | Failing to allow specimen of blood to be subjected to laboratory test | Sections 11 and 12(1).] |
| RTA section 12 | Motor racing and speed trials. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 14 | Driving or riding in a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 15 | Driving motor vehicle with child not wearing seat belt. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 19 | Prohibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges and footways. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| [F7RTA section 19A] | [F7Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.] | [F7Sections 11 and 12 of this Act.] |
| RTA section 22 | Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 23 | Carrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 24 | Carrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 25 | Tampering with motor vehicles. | Section 11 of this Act. |
| RTA section 26(1) | Holding or getting onto vehicle in order to be carried. | Section 11 of this Act. |
| RTA section 26(2) | Holding onto vehicle in order to be towed. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 28 | [F8Dangerous] cycling. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 29 | Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 30 | Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 31 | Unauthorised or irregular cycle racing, or trials of speed. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 33 | Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 34 | Driving motor vehicles elsewhere than on roads. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 35 | Failing to comply with traffic directions. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 36 | Failing to comply with traffic signs. | Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| [F9RTA section 40A] | [F9Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.] | [F9Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| [F9RTA section 41A] | [F9Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.] | [F9Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| [F9RTA section 41B] | [F9Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.] | [F9Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| RTA section 42 | [F10Breach of other construction and use requirements] | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 47 | Using, etc., vehicle without required test certificate being in force. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 53 | Using, etc., goods vehicle without required plating certificate or goods vehicle test certificate being in force, or where Secretary of State is required by regulations under section 49 to be notified of an alteration to the vehicle or its equipment but has not been notified. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 63 | Using, etc., vehicle without required certificate being in force showing that it, or a part fitted to it, complies with type approval requirements applicable to it, or using, etc., certain goods vehicles for drawing trailer when plating certificate does not specify maximum laden weight for vehicle and trailer, or using, etc., goods vehicle where Secretary of State has not been but is required to be notified under section 48 of alteration to it or its equipment. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 71 | Driving, etc., F11. . .vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving it as being unfit for service or overloaded, or refusing, neglecting or otherwise failing to comply with a direction to remove a . . . vehicle found overloaded. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 78 | Failing to comply with requirement about weighing motor vehicle or obstructing authorised person. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 87(1) | Driving [F12otherwise than in accordance with] a licence. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 87(2) | Causing or permitting a person to drive [F12otherwise than in accordance with] a licence. | Section 11 of this Act. |
| [F13RTA section 92(10)] | [F13Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.] | [F13Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| RTA [F14Section 94(3)][F15and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D] | Failure to notify the Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability. | Section 6 of this Act. |
| [F16RTA section 94(3A)][F17and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)] | [F16Driving after such a failure.] | [F16Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| [F16RTA section 94A] | [F16Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3) [F18, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C].] | [F16Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
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| . . . | . . . | . . . |
| RTA section 99 | Driving licence holder failing [F20to surrender licence and counterpart]. | Section 6 of this Act. |
| [F21RTA section 99B(11). | Driving after failure to comply with a requirement under section 99B(6), (7) or (10). | Section 6 of this Act.] |
| RTA section 103(1)(a) | Obtaining driving licence while disqualified. | Section 6 of this Act. |
| RTA section 103(1)(b) | Driving while disqualified. | Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| [F22RTA section 114(1)] | [F22Failing to comply with conditions of LGV [F23PCV licence or LGV Community licence].] | [F22Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| [F22RTA section 114(2)] | [F22Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of conditions of that person’s licence.] | [F22Section 11 of this Act.] |
| [F24RTA section 110(1)] | [F24Driving HGV without HGV driver’s licence.] | [F24Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| [F24RTA section 110(2)] | [F24Causing or permitting person to drive HGV without HGV driver’s licence.] | [F24Section 11 of this Act.] |
| [F24RTA section 112(6)] | [F24Failing to comply with conditions of HGV driver’s licence.] | [F24Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.] |
| [F24RTA section 112(7)] | [F24Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive HGV in contravention of conditions of HGV driver’s licence.] | [F24Section 11 of this Act.] |
| RTA section 143 | Using motor vehicle, or causing or permitting it to be used, while uninsured or unsecured against third party risks. | Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 163 | Failing to stop vehicle when required by constable. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 164(6) | Failing to produce driving licence [F25and counterpart][F26etc] or to state date of birth. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 165(3) | Failing to give constable certain names and addresses or to produce certificate of insurance or certain test and other like certificates. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 165(6) | Supervisor of learner driver failing to give constable certain names and addresses. | Section 11 of this Act. |
| RTA section 168 | Refusing to give, or giving false, name and address in case of reckless, careless or inconsiderate driving or cycling. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 170 | Failure by driver to stop, report accident or give information or documents. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| RTA section 171 | Failure by owner of motor vehicle to give police information for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance or security. | Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act. |
| X1RTA section 174(1) or [F27(5)] | Making false statements in connection with licences under this Act and with registration as an approved driving instructor; or making false statement or withholding material information in order to obtain the issue of insurance certificates, etc. | Section 6 of this Act. |
| RTA section 175 | Issuing false documents [F28falsely amending certificate of conformity]. | Section 6 of this Act. |
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X1The figure "(5)" stands in the text by virtue of a correction notice issued by the Queen's Printer dated November 1990 and Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), Sch. 1 para. 17.
Amendments (Textual)
F3Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 5; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F4Entry in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F5Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F6Entry in table inserted (1.10.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 56(4); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)
F7Entry inserted (prosp.) by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), ss. 4, 8(3)(b), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 22(3)
F8Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F9Entries in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F10Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 10; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F11Word in Sch. 1 Table repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), ss. 22, 83, Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix
F12Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F13Entry in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F14Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 14; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F15Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 7(a)
F16Entries in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 15; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F17Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(b)
F18Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. , Sch. 1 para. 7(c)
F19Entries in Sch. 1 Table repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix
F20Words in entry substitituted (1.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1420, reg. 16(2)
F21Entry in table inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(d)
F22Entry inserted (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 7, Sch. 3 para. 27(e)
F23Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(e)
F24Entries repealed (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 16, Sch. 6
F25Words inserted by S.I. 1990/144, regs. 2(2), 3, Sch. 2 para. 26(b)
F26Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 16; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F27Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 17; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F28Words added (prosp.) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 107:1), ss. 24(3), 76(2), (as amended (15.5.1989) by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), s. 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 13(c)(iv) )
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X1The figure "(5)" stands in the text by virtue of a correction notice issued by the Queen's Printer dated November 1990 and Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), Sch. 1 para. 17.
Amendments (Textual)
F1Word repealed (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), ss. 7, 16, Sch. 3 para. 27(c), Sch. 6
F2Sch. 1 para. 4(aa) inserted (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 7, Sch. 3 para. 27(c)
F3Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 5; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F4Entry in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F5Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F6Entry in table inserted (1.10.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 56(4); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)
F7Entry inserted (prosp.) by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), ss. 4, 8(3)(b), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 22(3)
F8Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F9Entries in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 9; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F10Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 10; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F11Word in Sch. 1 Table repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), ss. 22, 83, Sch. 1 para. 11, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix
F12Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F13Entry in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F14Words in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 14; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F15Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 7(a)
F16Entries in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 15; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F17Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(b)
F18Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. , Sch. 1 para. 7(c)
F19Entries in Sch. 1 Table repealed (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 83, Sch. 8; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch., Appendix
F20Words in entry substitituted (1.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1420, reg. 16(2)
F21Entry in table inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(d)
F22Entry inserted (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 7, Sch. 3 para. 27(e)
F23Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(e)
F24Entries repealed (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 16, Sch. 6
F25Words inserted by S.I. 1990/144, regs. 2(2), 3, Sch. 2 para. 26(b)
F26Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 16; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F27Word in Sch. 1 Table substituted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 17; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch.
F28Words added (prosp.) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 107:1), ss. 24(3), 76(2), (as amended (15.5.1989) by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), s. 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 13(c)(iv) )
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