Which provision defines an accident arising from the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place whereby personal injury or property damage occurs?

• A. S170(1) RTA 1988
• B. S170(2) RTA 1988
• C. S170(3) RTA 1988
• D. S170(4) RTA 1988

Answer: (A)

This question tests how the Road Traffic Act 1988 defines an accident for reporting purposes. The definition is anchored in the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place, where personal injury or damage to property occurs. That precise wording is found in section 170(1) of the RTA 1988, which sets the standard for what counts as an accident in this reporting context. The other subsections deal with related reporting requirements—who must report, timing, and the specifics of reporting—without redefining the term itself. So the correct provision is the one that gives the exact definition in section 170(1).