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Road Traffic· RTA 1988
Section 163 — Power of police to stop vehicles
A constable in uniform may require any person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle, or riding a cycle, on a road to stop. Failure to stop is an offence.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Summary
- Maximum penalty
- Level 5 fine (£1,000).
- Endorsement
- No points — non-endorsable.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✓ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Note: Failing to stop for police — usually charged alongside the substantive driving offence.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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