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Road Traffic· RTA 1988
Section 6 — Preliminary tests (breath, impairment, drug)
Power for a constable to require a preliminary breath test, preliminary impairment test, or preliminary drug test where one of the statutory triggers is met.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Summary
- Maximum penalty
- 6 months / unlimited fine + MANDATORY 12-month disqualification (failing to provide).
- Endorsement
- Mandatory disqualification
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Note: Failing to provide preliminary specimen without reasonable excuse.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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