Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988

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4Section 12(1) also applies to—

(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.
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.
[F6RTA section 19A]	[F6Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.]	[F6Sections 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	[F7Dangerous] 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.
[F8RTA section 40A]	[F8Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.]	[F8Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F8RTA section 41A]	[F8Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.]	[F8Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F8RTA section 41B]	[F8Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.]	[F8Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 42	[F9Breach 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., F10. . .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 F10. . . 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 [F11otherwise 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 [F11otherwise than in accordance with] a licence.	Section 11 of this Act.
[F12RTA section 92(10)]	[F12Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.]	[F12Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA [F13Section 94(3)][F14and 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.
[F15RTA section 94(3A)][F16and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)]	[F15Driving after such a failure.]	[F15Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F15RTA section 94A]	[F15Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3) [F17, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C].]	[F15Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
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RTA section 99	Driving licence holder failing [F19to surrender licence and counterpart].	Section 6 of this Act.
[F20RTA 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.
[F21RTA section 114(1)]	[F21Failing to comply with conditions of LGV [F22PCV licence or LGV Community licence].]	[F21Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F21RTA section 114(2)]	[F21Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of conditions of that person’s licence.]	[F21Section 11 of this Act.]
[F23RTA section 110(1)]	[F23Driving HGV without HGV driver’s licence.]	[F23Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F23RTA section 110(2)]	[F23Causing or permitting person to drive HGV without HGV driver’s licence.]	[F23Section 11 of this Act.]
[F23RTA section 112(6)]	[F23Failing to comply with conditions of HGV driver’s licence.]	[F23Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F23RTA section 112(7)]	[F23Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive HGV in contravention of conditions of HGV driver’s licence.]	[F23Section 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 [F24and counterpart][F25etc] 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 [F26(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 [F27falsely amending certificate of conformity].	Section 6 of this Act.