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
How many extensions does the RMV grant for a temporary license?
1
Right of arrest when stopping at defendant that was licensed to drive a car, but not the motorcycle he is on
Arrest in presence
Strongest action when stopping an operator that is not wearing glasses, but has a restriction B
Arrest
Right of arrest for someone with a learners permit operating without an accompanied motorist
Arrest 90/10 and 9/21
Complaint 90/10
CMVI for operating with a learners permit, not accompanied by a motorist
$40
Who is liable for violations committed by someone driving with their learners permit?
The person with the permit and the accompanying license holder
People with the learners permit must be accompanied by a motorist at least age ___ with at least ___years of driving experience, with a valid license from____ and sitting in ____
21
1 year
MA or another state
Seat next to driver
Strongest action for someone who fails to have their learners permit in their possession while driving
Arrest
90/10 and 90/21
4 enforcement options for someone that doesn’t have their learners permit in their possession
Arrest
Complaint
Written or verbal warning
Have licensed operator take the vehicle
People would learners permit cannot drive between what hours
12am-5am
Three exceptions for learners permit hours restrictions
18
Under 18 with a parent/guardian who is licensed with at least one year experience
Emancipated minor
For enforcement options for violation of learners permit hours restrictions
Arrest 9/10 and 90/21
Complaint 90/10
Written or verbal warning 90/10
No, CMVI
Four enforcement options for motorist that has a valid out-of-state license, but not in their possession
Arrest 90/10 and 90/21
Complaint 90/10
Written or verbal warning
No CMVI
4 Enforcement options for a motorist that is under 16 years old, even if they’ve been issued a valid out-of-state license
Arrest 90/10 and 90/21
Complaint 90/10
Written or verbal warning
No CMVI
Right of arrest for classification or restriction violation on an out-of-state license
Arrest 90/10
4 Enforcement options for an out-of-state learners permit violation
Arrest
Complaint
Written or verbal warning
CMVI $40
Is a learners permit issued by another state valid in mass
Yes
4 enforcement options for a CDL operator lacking proper endorsement
Arrest 90/10 and 90/21
Complaint 90/10
Written or verbal warning
No CMVI
4 enforcement options for a CDL operator violating out of service order
Arrest 90/10 and 90/21
Complaint 90/10
Written or verbal warning
No CMVI
Licenses are classified according to the type of
Vehicle that the holder may drive
How many CDL’s can a driver have?
They may only have one CDL from one state
CDL license classes (3)
A, B, C