{ "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/road-traffic-offenders-act-1988/schedule-1/paragraph-4", "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/road-traffic-offenders-act-1988/schedule-1/paragraph-4.json", "legislation": "ukpga/1988/53", "legislation_title": "Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988", "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/road-traffic-offenders-act-1988", "path": "schedule/1/paragraph/4", "kind": "paragraph", "number": "4", "heading": null, "text": "Section 12(1) also applies to—\n(a) any offence which is punishable under section 91 of this Act, and\n(aa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n(b) any offence against any other enactment relating to the use of vehicles on roads.\n(1) Provision creating offence\n(2) General nature of offence\n(3) Applicable provisions of this Act\nRTA section 1\nCausing death by dangerous driving.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 1A\nCausing serious injury by dangerous driving.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 2\nDangerous driving.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 2B\nCausing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 2C\nCausing serious injury by careless, or inconsiderate, driving\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act\nRTA section 3\nCareless, and inconsiderate, driving.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 3ZB\nCausing death by driving: unlicensed ... or uninsured drivers.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 3ZC\nCausing death by driving: disqualified drivers\nSection 11 of this Act.\nsection 3ZD\nCausing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 3A\nCausing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 4\nDriving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle, when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 5\nDriving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle, with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 5A\nDriving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle, with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 6\nFailing to co-operate with a preliminary test\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 7\nFailing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 7A\nFailing to allow specimen of blood to be subjected to laboratory test\nSections 11 and 12(1).\nRTA section 12\nMotor racing and speed trials.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 14\nDriving or riding in a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 15\nDriving motor vehicle with child not wearing seat belt or with child in a rear-facing child restraint in front seat with an active air bag.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 19\nProhibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges and footways.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 19A\nProhibition of parking of vehicles other than heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.\nSections 11 and 12 of this Act.\nRTA section 22\nLeaving vehicles in dangerous positions.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 23\nCarrying passenger on motor-cycle contrary to section 23.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 24\nCarrying passenger on bicycle contrary to section 24.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 25\nTampering with motor vehicles.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 26(1)\nHolding or getting onto vehicle in order to be carried.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 26(2)\nHolding onto vehicle in order to be towed.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 28\nDangerous cycling.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 29\nCareless, and inconsiderate, cycling.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 30\nCycling when unfit through drink or drugs.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 31\nUnauthorised or irregular cycle racing, or trials of speed.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 33\nUnauthorised motor vehicle trial on footpaths or bridleways.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 34\nDriving motor vehicles elsewhere than on roads.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 35\nFailing to comply with traffic directions.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 36\nFailing to comply with traffic signs.\nSections 1, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 40A\nUsing vehicle in dangerous condition etc.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 41A\nBreach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 41B\nBreach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 41D.\nBreach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 42\nBreach of other construction and use requirements\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 47\nUsing, etc., vehicle without required test certificate being in force.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 53\nUsing, 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.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 63\nUsing, 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.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 71\nDriving, etc., . . .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 . . . vehicle found overloaded.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 78\nFailing to comply with requirement about weighing motor vehicle or obstructing authorised person.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 87(1)\nDriving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 87(2)\nCausing or permitting a person to drive otherwise than in accordance with a licence.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 92(10)\nDriving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.\nSections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA Section 94(3)and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D or 109C\nFailure to notify the Secretary of State of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.\nSection 6 of this Act.\nRTA section 94(3A) and that subsection as applied by RTA section 99D(b) or 109C(c)\nDriving after such a failure.\nSections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 94A\nDriving after refusal of licence under section 92(3) , revocation under section 93 or service of a notice under section 99C or 109B.\nSections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 99(5)\nDriving licence holder failing to surrender licence ....\nSection 6 of this Act.\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\nRTA section 99B(11).\nDriving after failing to comply with a requirement under section 99B(7) or (10)\nSection 6 of this Act.\nRTA section 103(1)(a)\nObtaining driving licence while disqualified.\nSection 6 of this Act.\nRTA section 103(1)(b)\nDriving while disqualified.\nSections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 114(1)\nFailing to comply with conditions of LGV PCV licence or LGV Community licence.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 114(2)\nCausing or permitting a person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of conditions of that person’s licence.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 110(1)\nDriving HGV without HGV driver’s licence.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 110(2)\nCausing or permitting person to drive HGV without HGV driver’s licence.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 112(6)\nFailing to comply with conditions of HGV driver’s licence.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 112(7)\nCausing or permitting a person under 21 to drive HGV in contravention of conditions of HGV driver’s licence.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 143\nUsing motor vehicle, or causing or permitting it to be used, while uninsured ....\nSections 6, 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 144A\nKeeping vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 163\nFailing to stop vehicle when required by constable.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 164(6)\nFailing to produce driving licence ... or to state date of birth.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 165(3)\nFailing to give constable certain names and addresses or to produce certificate of insurance or certain test and other like certificates.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 165(6)\nSupervisor of learner driver failing to give constable certain names and addresses.\nSection 11 of this Act.\nRTA section 168\nRefusing to give, or giving false, name and address in case of reckless, careless or inconsiderate driving or cycling.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 170\nFailure by driver to stop, report accident or give information or documents.\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 171\nFailure by owner of motor vehicle to give police information for verifying compliance with requirement of compulsory insurance ....\nSections 11 and 12(1) of this Act.\nRTA section 174(1) or (5)\nMaking 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.\nSection 6 of this Act.\nRTA section 175\nIssuing false documents falsely amending certificate of conformity.\nSection 6 of this Act.", "extent": "E+W+S", "status": null, "version": "current", "annotations": [ { "type": "F", "label": "F1", "text": "Word repealed (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), ss. 7, 16, Sch. 3 para. 27(c), Sch. 6" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F2", "text": "Sch. 1 para. 4(aa) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F3", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F4", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 inserted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 27 para. 9; S.I. 2012/2770, art. 2(g)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F5", "text": "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)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F6", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 Table inserted (28.6.2022) by Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (c. 32), s. 208(5)(i), Sch. 8 para. 2(3)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F7", "text": "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)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F8", "text": "Word in Sch. 1 omitted (13.4.2015) by virtue of Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(2) (with s. 29(5)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 75" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F9", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 inserted (13.4.2015) by Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 (c. 2), s. 95(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(3) (with s. 29(5)); S.I. 2015/778, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 75" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F10", "text": "Entry in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 6; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F11", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F12", "text": "Words 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" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F13", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 substituted (30.3.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), Sch. 7 para. 7; S.I. 2004/827, art. 3(ii)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F14", "text": "Entry in table inserted (1.10.2002) by 2002 c. 30, s. 56(4); S.I. 2002/2306, art. 2(d)(v)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F15", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 inserted (18.9.2006) by Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1892), regs. 1(1), 7" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F16", "text": "Entry inserted (prosp.) by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), ss. 4, 8(3)(b), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 22(3)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F17", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F18", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F19", "text": "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)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F20", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F21", "text": "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" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F22", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F23", "text": "Entry in Sch. 1 Table inserted (1.7.1992) by Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40, SIF 107:1), s. 22, Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 1992/1286, art. 2, Sch." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F24", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F25", "text": "Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 2 para. 7(a)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F26", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 inserted (11.10.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 5 para. 36(a); S.I. 2004/2624, art. 2(1)(2)(b)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F27", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F28", "text": "Words in entry inserted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(b)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F29", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 inserted (11.10.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 5 para. 36(b); S.I. 2004/2624, art. 2(1)(2)(b)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F30", "text": "Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974 , reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(c)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F31", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 inserted (11.10.2004) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 5 para. 36(c); S.I. 2004/2624, art. 2(1) (2)(b)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F32", "text": "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) )" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F33", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 repealed (8.6.2015) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), s. 61(1)(10), Sch. 3 para. 62(2), Sch. 7(4); S.I. 2015/560, art. 3 (with arts. 4-9)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F34", "text": "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" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F35", "text": "Sch. 1 entry in Table repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 14" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F36", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 para. 4 table substituted (8.6.2015) by The Road Safety Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/583), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 3(j)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F37", "text": "Entry inserted (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 7, Sch. 3 para. 27(e)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F38", "text": "Words in entry substituted (1.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/1974, reg. 3, Sch. 1 para. 7(e)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F39", "text": "Entries repealed (1.4.1991) by Road Traffic (Driver Licensing and Information Systems) Act 1989 (c. 22, SIF 107:1), s. 16, Sch. 6" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F40", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.11.2019) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1047), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 29(2) (with reg. 5)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F41", "text": "Words 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)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F42", "text": "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)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F43", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 repealed (8.6.2015) by Road Safety Act 2006 (c. 49), s. 61(1)(10), Sch. 3 para. 62(3), Sch. 7(4); S.I. 2015/560, art. 3 (with arts. 4-9)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F44", "text": "Words in Sch. 1 omitted (1.11.2019) by virtue of The Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1047), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 29(3) (with reg. 5)" }, { "type": "F", "label": "F45", "text": "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." }, { "type": "F", "label": "F46", "text": "Words added ( prosp. ) by Transport Act 1982 (c. 49, SIF 107:1) , ss. 24(3) , 76(2) , (as amended (15.5.1989) by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1) , s. 4 , Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 13(c)(iv) )" }, { "type": "X", "label": "X1", "text": "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 ." } ], "outstanding_effects": [ { "type": "words inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2024/10", "affecting_title": "Automated Vehicles Act 2024" }, { "type": "word omitted", "affecting": "ukpga/2024/10", "affecting_title": "Automated Vehicles Act 2024" }, { "type": "inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2024/10", "affecting_title": "Automated Vehicles Act 2024" }, { "type": "inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2024/10", "affecting_title": "Automated Vehicles Act 2024" }, { "type": "inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2024/10", "affecting_title": "Automated Vehicles Act 2024" }, { "type": "inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2006/49", "affecting_title": "Road Safety Act 2006" }, { "type": "inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2006/49", "affecting_title": "Road Safety Act 2006" }, { "type": "words inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2006/49", "affecting_title": "Road Safety Act 2006" }, { "type": "words inserted", "affecting": "ukpga/2006/49", "affecting_title": "Road Safety Act 2006" } ], "provenance": { "source": "legislation.gov.uk", "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/53/schedule/1/paragraph/4", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T09:47:29.437010+00:00" }, "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0", "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/", "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 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