This text is a practical guide to road traffic law. It covers all the principal aspects of road traffic law including driving offences, driver identification, alcohol and drug related offences, licensing and insurance, traffic signs and fixed penalties. Each chapter is written in non-technical language and combines explanations of the law with practical illustrations, examples and FAQ's on problems commonly faced by police officers engaged in road traffic law enforcement. The book will focus on those areas that are most frequently encountered by traffic officers in their everyday working lives. This is a must for all police officers who are engaged in front-line traffic duties. This new edition will cover significant changes in road traffic law since the last edition, such as the enforcement of the Road Safety Act 2006 and updates to the Road Traffic Act 1988. These Acts deal with matters such as causing death by careless driving, causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs, insurance and licensing, use of mobile telephones and control of a vehicle, and updates to construction and use rules.The Blackstone's Practical Policing Series covers a range of topical subjects of vital importance in today's policing arena. Each practical guide contains clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation, accompanied by practical scenarios, illustrative diagrams and useful checklists. Packed with a wealth of information, the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series ensures you have ready access to the tools you need to take on any policing challenge.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780199559756
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94682494
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Criminal Law
Author
Michael Orme, Simon Cooper
Publication Name
Road Traffic Law
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
270 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
232mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
415g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Simon Cooper, Michael Orme
Series Title
Blackstone's Practical Policing
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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