Take Road Policing, Crime Laws & Public Order in UK Practice Test

QUESTION 1 / 10

What is the prescribed blood alcohol limit in England and Wales?

Choose one answer below.

A80✓B60✓C100✓D70✓

QUESTION 2 / 10

Roadside testing powers under S6(4) RTA 1988 apply to which scenario?

Choose one answer below.

AS6(2) RTA 1988✓BS6(4) RTA 1988✓CS6(5) RTA 1988✓DS6(3) RTA 1988✓

QUESTION 3 / 10

When two breath samples are taken, how is the evidential reading determined?

Choose one answer below.

AAverage of two readings.✓BThe higher reading used.✓CThe lower reading used.✓DNeither reading used.✓

QUESTION 4 / 10

What term is used for the police authority to revoke firearms certificates?

Choose one answer below.

ALicensing and Compliance✓BFirearms Control and Enforcement✓CPolice Licensing Powers✓DCertificate Revocation Procedures✓

QUESTION 5 / 10

A constable may seize anything if they have reasonable grounds to believe it has been obtained for an offence which they are investigating or any other offence to prevent evidence being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.

Choose one answer below.

AOnly with a warrant✓BOnly during a search of a dwelling✓COnly if the owner consents✓DIf there are reasonable grounds to believe it is connected to an offence or to prevent concealment of evidence✓

QUESTION 6 / 10

A defendant can't be prosecuted unless warned that prosecution would be considered. The warning can be given verbally or in writing. Under which subsection?

Choose one answer below.

ANotice of intended prosecution✓BS172(3) RTA 1988✓CS172(7) RTA 1988✓DS172(4) RTA 1988✓

QUESTION 7 / 10

What risk arises if powers of entry are not used lawfully?

Choose one answer below.

AThey could be trespassing.✓BThey could be liable for breach of the peace.✓CThey could lose evidential status of the test.✓DThey could be charged with assault.✓

QUESTION 8 / 10

What is cited as a reason for stricter firearms control in the Firearms Act 1997?

Choose one answer below.

AStricter licensing scrutiny✓BGreater emphasis on risk indicators✓CImproved police inspection powers✓DCultural and political consensus around tight firearms control✓

QUESTION 9 / 10

Which of the following best describes what IPNAs can impose?

Choose one answer below.

AFines and imprisonment only✓BProhibitions or positive requirements✓CAdvisory guidelines only✓DNo restrictions✓

QUESTION 10 / 10

What is the scope of road checks under S4 PACE?

Choose one answer below.

AA road check may be used to ascertain if a vehicle is carrying a person who has committed an indictable offence other than a road offence, a person who witnesses an offence, someone intending to commit an offence, and a person at large✓BTo check only license status✓CTo seize all occupants' phones✓DTo issue instant fines for any minor offences✓