Traffic Law, Penalties and Documentation: Rules With Consequences
Documents to carry
A driver must be able to present a driving licence, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Know which documents are tied to the vehicle and which to the person. The trap is a question implying that a registration document proves the driver is insured: it does not, because insurance is a separate policy.
Penalty points and licence categories
Understand that penalties combine a fine, penalty points, and possible driving bans. Accumulated points can lead to loss of licence. Serious offences such as driving under the influence or causing a crash with injury carry heavier consequences than administrative errors. Know the difference between a warning, a fine, and a ban.
Obligations after a crash
After any crash with injury or significant damage, the driver must stop, secure the scene, exchange details, and notify the police. Leaving the scene is a serious offence. The trap is a minor collision in a car park: even there, the driver must leave contact details rather than simply drive away.
Worked example
A driver is stopped with an expired registration. The correct answer combines a fine with possible removal of the vehicle from traffic, not merely a verbal warning. Match the offence to the full set of consequences rather than choosing the mildest option.