MOTOR VEHICLE LAW Flashcards

40 POINTS (33 cards)

1
Q

True/False: Regardless if parked in a public way right or not, a stolen car will always be towed.

A

True

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2
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5 High Priority Traffic Violations and the charges that go with each? WORTH 5 POINTS!

A

Speeding———90/17

Failure to stop at a red light ———89/9

Failure to stop at a stop sign ——-89/9

Improper passing of a school bus ——–90/14

Failure to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk ——–89/11

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3
Q

What are the five enforcement options or how to conclude a stop?

A

Verbal Warning

Written Warning

Civil Citation

Complaint Notice

Arrest of operator

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4
Q

The long-term goal is to increase the level of ______ _______.

A

Voluntary Compliance

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5
Q

Based on the Applicable status in section 7.6.1, what is the most important line?

A

Proceed with caution and due regard

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5
Q

When writing a parking ticket, letters must always be written in…?

A

BLOCK LETTER (CAPITALIZE)

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6
Q

What does V.I.N stand for?

A

Vehicle Identification Number

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6
Q

When writing a normal parking ticket, the color of the vehicle must be written in?

A

Code instead of word

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7
Q

What are the three (3) colors a plate can have?

A

Red, Green and blue

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8
Q

What does PAN, CO, AP and OTHER stand for in a parking ticket?

A

PA= Passenger

CO= Commercial

AP= Apportioned

and OTHER

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9
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When writing a parking ticket, what date do you put on it?

A

Day when violation occurs

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10
Q

How many days to transfer registration to a newly purchased motor vehicle?

A

7 days

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11
Q

New residents have ___ days to register their car in Massachusetts?

A

New resident have 30 days

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12
Q

What are the three (3) elements required to charge a person with a motor vehicle offense?

A

Motor vehicle

Being operated on (Operation)

A Public way

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13
Q

What citation will you give a bicyclist if any?

A

A uniform citation, not a city ordinance violation

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14
Q

Know definition of pursuit.

Will be a true/false question

15
Q

What is not an operation?

A

No key in ignitions, sitting on driver seat, vehicle off

16
Q

True/False: Is South bay considered a public way?

17
Q

Which of the five police actions are excluded when referring to rule 314?

A

Verbal warning

18
Q

3 different methods to deliver a citation?

A

in hands to the violator,

mailed and

hands to the violator agent

19
Q

How many days for someone to pay a civil citation?

20
Q

Fill a citation as soon as possible in…?

21
Q

How old do you have to be to drive in Massachusetts?

A

16 years of age

22
Q

What hours does a learner permit can not to operate a motor vehicle?

23
What are some passenger restrictions for junior operators
Family member, 21 years or old with valid driver license, **third cousin is not a passenger.**
24
What's the grace period for someone moving into Massachusetts?
No grace period
25
Foreign license driver. Needs to be at least 16 years of age, must have an international driver permit. Must not be suspended.
ALL THE ABOVE
26
True/False: You arrest someone in Mass. They do not have a license in possession on them. Is it arrestable?
False
27
What type of crime is failing or forging documents?
Felony
28
How many days to change address in a motor vehicle?
30 days
29
What do you need to do when approaching an intersection?
Proceed with Caution and due regards
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USA SIR → OPEN RESPONSE
**Unlicensed operation** **Suspended** or revoke license Knowingly use a motor vehicle without **Authority** Leaving the **Scene** of a personal injury motor vehicle crash Operating under the **Influence** **Refusal** to summit to police officer upon request
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Nor the driver or the passenger shall carry an open ____ in the car?
Open container