Driver Responsibilities Flashcards
Non-resident violator compact
Drivers accept traffic citations and continue on their way regardless of residence
Each state agrees to suspend the license of its own citizens who fail to comply with violation terms in another state
Point system
Points remain for 2 yrs
6 = caution
12 = suspension
8hr Defensive driving class -3 pts
Mandatory license revocation
Manslaughter/negligent homicide resulting from operation of a car
2+ moving violations as graduated driver
Providing false info
Fleeing scene of accident that results in death or injury
3 convictions reckless driving in 24 months
Driving while suspended or revoked
Failure to satisfy civil judgment after involvement in car crash
Failure to pay gas has upon 2nd conviction
Felonies committed with a car
Driving while suspended/revoked
Non-DUI = 90d revocation DUI = 6 mo. revocation + 30d-6mo jail
Can excessive unexcused absences affect your license?
The DMV can suspend/revoke license until 18 or you get a reinstatement authorization form from school
How long do you have to report a crash resulting in injury/death of people/property $500+ to local PD?
5 days to report oral or written
Can your registration and driving privilege be suspended if your car wasn’t covered by insurance on the date of a crash?
Yes
What’s the min. ins. coverage required?
1 death/injury: $25,000
2 deaths/injuries: $50,000
Property damage: $25,000
What are the consequences for filing false/fraudulent insurance info?
Additional 90d suspension of license
Revoked vehicle registration
How much does a driver’s concentration drop when using a wireless communication device?
20-33%
What’s considered an electronic comm. device?
Cellphone Personal digital asst. Electronic device w/ mobile data access Laptop Pager Broadband personal comm. device 2-way messaging device Electronic game Portable computing device
What are the fines and points against a driver for using comm. device while driving?
1st offense: $100 + 0 pts
2nd offense: $200 + 0 pts
3rd and after: $300 + 3 pts
How often are you eligible for point reduction through a defensive driving class?
Once a year
What is the Driver License Compact?
Traffic violations received in other states become part of WV driving record
What happens if you’re convicted in other states and the offense is grounds for suspension/revocation?
Your WV license can be suspended or revoked
