Ch. 4 Regulating Operators Flashcards
The right to operating motor vehicles referred to as a “_______” in Massachusetts
Privilege
When prosecuting unlicensed operation who has the burden of proof
Motorist
Officers should take steps to prove the suspects unlicensed status by obtaining
Certificate from the registry
Certified copies attested by the ______shall be admissible as evidence in any court of the Commonwealth
Registrar
Unlicensed operation statute
90/10
90/10 unlicensed operator requires that the motorist operate on a
Way
Given that 90/10 was enacted for the safety of the public the place for a violation should be
Construed broadly
Within the definition of a way, the key phrase is a way dedicated to
Public use
A way dedicated to public use means any passageway which members of the public:
Routinely drive on
90/10 violations are arrestable under (ch/s)
90/21
What is the strongest action for unlicensed operation not on a public way
Arrest
Just needs to be “way” not “public way”
What date did Massachusetts begin issuing two drivers license?
July 1 2023
Citizens and ________ who live in Massachusetts can get a license
Undocumented foreign residents
Applicants for a real ID must provide documents proving their identity and
Lawful presence in the US
Can a real ID license be used for boarding a commercial airliner?
Yes
Does a person have to prove that they are lawfully present in the US to get a Massachusetts license?
No
Is information provided to the RMV by an applicant public record
No
Strongest action for a violation where the motors was never issued a license or learners permit
Arrest in presence
_______ is a highly disfavored approach when dealing with violation in which a motorist that was never issued license or learners permit
Written or verbal warning
Military exception has a ____ grace period for mass residents when returning from active duty OUTSIDE the US
45 days
A member of the US Armed Forces returning from active duty outside the US may operate for 45 days after return provided he possessed a license to operate in:
Foreign country
Military exception for expired license is ____days
60
Temporary replacement license is known as the
E-10
Temporary license is valid for maximum ____ days after expiration of motorist original license
120