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SCHEDULE 1E+W+S Offences to which sections 1, 6, 11 and 12(1) apply

1(1)Where section 1, 6, 11 or 12(1) of this Act is shown in column 3 of this Schedule against a provision of the M1Road Traffic Act 1988 specified in column 1, the section in question applies to an offence under that provision.E+W+S

(2)The general nature of the offence is indicated in column 2.

Marginal Citations

F1 [1A E+W+SSection 1 also applies to—

(a)an offence under section 16 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 consisting in the contravention of a restriction on the speed of vehicles imposed under section 14 of that Act,

(b)an offence under subsection (4) of section 17 of that Act consisting in the contravention of a restriction on the speed of vehicles imposed under that section, and

(c)an offence under section 88(7) or 89(1) of that Act (speeding offences).]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 1 para. 1A inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1) , s. 22 , Sch. 1 para. 2 ; S.I. 1992/1286 , art. 2 , Sch.

2E+W+SSection 6 also applies—

(a)to an offence under section [F237A or] 67 of this Act, F3. . .

(b)in relation to Scotland, to an offence under section 173 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (forgery, etc., of licences, test certificates, certificates of insurance and other documents and things), F4. . .

(c)F5... [F6and

(d)to an offence under [F7section 3A(2) or] paragraph [F85A(2) or 8A(2)] of Schedule 1 to the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995.]

3E+W+SSection 11 also applies to—

(a)any offence to which section 112 of the M2Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (information as to identity of driver or rider) applies except an offence under section 61(5) of that Act,

(b)any offence which is punishable under section 91 of this Act, [F9and]

F10(bb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)any offence against any other enactment relating to the use of vehicles on roads.

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 1 para. 3(bb) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

Marginal Citations

4E+W+SSection 12(1) also applies to—

(a)any offence which is punishable under section 91 of this Act, [F11and]

F12(aa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(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 1Causing death by [F13dangerous] driving.Section 11 of this Act.
[F14RTA section 1A] [F14Causing serious injury by dangerous driving.] [F14Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 2[F13Dangerous] driving.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F15RTA section 2B ][F15Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.][F15Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F16RTA section 2C Causing serious injury by careless, or inconsiderate, drivingSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act]
RTA section 3Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F17RTA section 3ZB][F17Causing death by driving: unlicensed F18... or uninsured drivers.][F17Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F19RTA section 3ZC] [F19Causing death by driving: disqualified drivers] [F19Section 11 of this Act.]
[F19section 3ZD] [F19Causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers] [F19Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F20RTA section 3A][F20Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.][F20Section 11 of this Act.]
RTA section 4Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a [F21mechanically propelled vehicle], when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 5Driving 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.
[F22RTA section 5A] [F22Driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle, with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit.] [F22Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 6[F23Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test]Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 7Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F24RTA section 7A Failing to allow specimen of blood to be subjected to laboratory test Sections 11 and 12(1).]
RTA section 12Motor racing and speed trials.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 14Driving 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 15Driving motor vehicle with child not wearing seat belt [F25or with child in a rear-facing child restraint in front seat with an active air bag].Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 19Prohibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges and footways.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F26RTA section 19A] [F26 Prohibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.][F26Sections 11 and 12 of this Act.]
RTA section 22Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 23Carrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 24Carrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 25Tampering 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[F27Dangerous] cycling.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 29Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 30Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 31Unauthorised or irregular cycle racing, or trials of speed.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 33Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 34Driving motor vehicles elsewhere than on roads.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 35Failing to comply with traffic directions.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 36Failing to comply with traffic signs.Sections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F28RTA section 40A] [F28 Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.][F28Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F28RTA section 41A][F28Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.][F28Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F28RTA section 41B][F28Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.][F28Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F29RTA section 41D.] [F29 Breach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.][F29Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 42[F30Breach of other construction and use requirements]Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 47Using, etc., vehicle without required test certificate being in force.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 53Using, 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 63Using, 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 71Driving, etc., F31. . .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 F31. . . vehicle found overloaded.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 78Failing 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 [F32otherwise 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 [F32otherwise than in accordance with] a licence.Section 11 of this Act.
[F33RTA section 92(10)][F33Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.][F33Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA [F34Section 94(3)][F35and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D] [F36or 109C]Failure to notify the Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.Section 6 of this Act.
[F37RTA section 94(3A)] [F38 and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b)] [F39or 109C(c)][F37Driving after such a failure.][F37Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F37RTA section 94A][F37Driving after refusal of licence under section 92(3) [F40, revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C] [F41or 109B].][F37Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F42RTA section 99(5)][F42Driving licence holder failing to surrender licence F43....][F42Section 6 of this Act.]
F44. . .F44. . .F44. . .
F44. . .F44. . .F44. . .
F45. . .F45. . .F45. . .
[F46RTA section 99B(11)]. [F46Driving after failing to comply with a requirement under section 99B(7) or (10)] [F46Section 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.
[F47RTA section 114(1)][F47Failing to comply with conditions of LGV [F48PCV licence or LGV Community licence].][F47Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F47RTA section 114(2)] [F47 Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of conditions of that person’s licence.][F47Section 11 of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 110(1)] [F49 Driving HGV without HGV driver’s licence.][F49Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 110(2)] [F49 Causing or permitting person to drive HGV without HGV driver’s licence.][F49Section 11 of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 112(6)] [F49 Failing to comply with conditions of HGV driver’s licence.][F49Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
[F49RTA section 112(7)] [F49 Causing or permitting a person under 21 to drive HGV in contravention of conditions of HGV driver’s licence.][F49Section 11 of this Act.]
RTA section 143Using motor vehicle, or causing or permitting it to be used, while uninsured F50....Sections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
[F51RTA section 144A] [F51Keeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements.][F51Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.]
RTA section 163Failing to stop vehicle when required [F52by constable].Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 164(6)Failing to produce driving licence F53... 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 168Refusing 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 170Failure by driver to stop, report accident or give information or documents.Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
RTA section 171Failure by owner of motor vehicle to give police information for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance F54....Sections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.
X1RTA section 174(1) or [F55(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 175Issuing false documents [F56falsely amending certificate of conformity].Section 6 of this Act.

Editorial Information

X1 The 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 .

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 1 para. 4(aa) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

F13 Words 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.

F15 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (18.8.2008) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 20(3), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2008/1918, art. 2(a)

F17 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (18.8.2008) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 21(2), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2008/1918, art. 2(b)

F21 Words 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.

F22Words in Sch. 1 Table inserted (2.3.2015 for E.W., 1.3.2018 for S., 1.3.2018 for N.I.) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 22 para. 13 (with Sch. 22 para. 14); S.I. 2014/3268, art. 2; S.I. 2018/161, art. 2; S.I. 2018/162, art. 2

F24 Entry in table inserted (1.10.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 56(4); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)

F27 Word 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.

F28 Entries 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.

F29 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (27.2.2007) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 26(3), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2007/237, art. 2(a)

F30 Words 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.

F31 Word 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

F32 Words 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.

F34 Words 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.

F35 Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 7(a)

F37 Entries 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.

F38 Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(b)

F40 Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974 , reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(c)

F42 Entry in Sch. 1 inserted (8.11.2006) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49) , ss. 58(6) , 61(9) (with s. 61(9)(b) )

F44 Entries 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

F45 Sch. 1 entry in Table repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14

F48 Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(e)

F51Words in Sch. 1 inserted (4.2.2011) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), ss. 22(5), 61(1)(10); S.I. 2011/19, art. 2(c)

F52 Words in Sch. 1 repealed (E.W.) (4.10.2004 for E., 26.10.2006 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), s. 99(1), Sch. 12 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/2380, art. 2(h); S.I. 2006/2826, art. 2(1)(2)(e)

F55 Word 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.

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