❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses procedures for handling traffic accidents involving unlicensed drivers, particularly concerning high-profile individuals. It reveals that license verification isn't immediate and outlines protocols for different age groups and high-profile offenders.
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TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS - DRIVER’S LICENCE
(1) When a traffic crash report is received, are the details of the driver checked to establish that the driver is licensed; and, if not, why not? (2) If it appears that an unlicensed driver is involved in a reported crash, what action is initiated and, specifically, if the offender is a high-profile person, is it usual to notify a senior officer? Hon KIM CHANCE
(1) When a traffic crash report is received, are the details of the driver checked to establish that the driver is licensed; and, if not, why not? (2) If it appears that an unlicensed driver is involved in a reported crash, what action is initiated and, specifically, if the offender is a high-profile person, is it usual to notify a senior officer? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
(2) If it appears that an unlicensed driver is involved in a reported crash, what action is initiated and, specifically, if the offender is a high-profile person, is it usual to notify a senior officer? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
(1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
(2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
(2) If it appears that an unlicensed driver is involved in a reported crash, what action is initiated and, specifically, if the offender is a high-profile person, is it usual to notify a senior officer? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. (1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
(1) No. When an initial crash report form is completed, a motor driver’s licence may be produced for identification purposes. It is not a requirement that a MDL be cited by the customer service officer. The customer service officer only ensures that all information is completed. The form is then forwarded to crash records, who then forward it to the appropriate crash inquiry team for investigation. (2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
(2) The action initiated depends on the age of the driver. It could range from infringement through to attendance before a juvenile justice team, or summons. With respect to high-profile persons, the policy of the Western Australia Police is that such matters must be made the subject of a briefing note and forwarded through the chain of command. The policy states that such incidents requiring submission of a briefing note include any relevant situation involving the Governor, a member of Parliament, a member of the diplomatic service or a high-profile public figure. Whether or not a report is prepared relies on police officers or police staff members having knowledge of the high-profile status of the individual.
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