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The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 provides the procedural and sentencing framework for road traffic offences. It covers the penalty points system, disqualification from driving, fixed penalty procedures, and evidential provisions for speeding and drink-driving offences.
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- Penalty points system and totting up disqualification (ss.28–35)
- Obligatory and discretionary disqualification (ss.34–36)
- Fixed penalty procedure (Part III)
- Special reasons for not endorsing or disqualifying (s.34(1))
- Drink-drive rehabilitation courses (s.34A)
- Evidence from speed cameras and breath testing devices (ss.15–16, 20)