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Road Traffic Offences

 

This programme contains two modules: (1) Procedure, Definitions, Documents; and (2) Speeding, Signs, and Construction and Use.

When studied together with the Driving Offences programme, and the Drink / Disqualified Driving module, it covers all of the motoring legislation and offences which a new Crown Prosecutor is likely to encounter.

Total Time (approximate): 2 Hours

 
 

Modules

Module 1 - Procedure, Definitions and Documents
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

This module covers three topics: procedural matters which apply to many motoring offences (e.g. the duty to give information relating to the driver of a vehicle, and the requirement for a person to be warned of the possibility of prosecution for certain offences); definitions of terms which are found in all motoring offences and the driving document offences.

 

Module 2 – Speeding, Signs, and Construction and Use
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

This module examines: the speeding offences; traffic signs (including traffic lights); and the construction and use offences (which include using a mobile phone while driving, and using a vehicle in a dangerous condition). Particular reference is made to the issues raised by the use of evidence from technical devices such as speed detectors and safety cameras, and matters to be considered at case review.

 
 
 
Resources

A New Approach to Legal Education and Training

 
 

Employee Benefits Award 2006

HR Excellence Award 2006

 

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