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Road Traffic Act 1988

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An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to road traffic with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission.
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Part II is concerned with regulating the construction and use of motor vehicles, and includes powers to test, inspect and prohibit vehicles that do not meet standards.
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While the majority of the Act extends only to Great Britain, the provisions of the Act concerning
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Part V concerns the registration, licensing and examination of driving instructors.
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Part I contains a number of traffic offences including
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compulsory vehicle insurance against third-party risks
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Part IV deals with the licences required for driving
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title
Citation
England, Wales
Scotland
Royal assent
Commencement
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Act
Parliament of the United Kingdom
causing death by dangerous driving
seat belts
motorcycle helmets
driving tests
driving licences
large goods vehicles
passenger-carrying vehicles
compulsory vehicle insurance against third-party risks
Road Traffic Act 1930
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
driving under the influence
members of the armed forces
civilians subject to service discipline
type approval marks
"Road Traffic Act 1988: Section 197"
legislation.gov.uk
The National Archives
Full text of legislation on legislation.gov.uk
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