Exam 4 Flashcards
3 Motor Vehicle Law Sources
- Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L)
- Code of Massachusetts Regulations (C.M.R)
- City Ordinances & Town by-laws
Two Types of Motor Vehicle Infractions
- Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction
- Criminal Violation
Ch. 90 Powers of Arrest
USASIR
-Unlicensed operation
-Operating with a suspended or revoked license
-Knowingly use a motor vehicle without authority
-Leaving the scene of a personal injury motor vehicle crash
-Operating under the influence
-Refusal to submit to a police officer upon request
3 elements to charge a person with a motor vehicle offense:
- motor vehicle
- operated
- public way
All vehicles constructed and designed for propulsion by power, other than muscular power constructed and designed for propulsion by power, including such vehicles when pulled or towed by another motor vehicle
What is this?
Motor Vehicle
Any street or highway open to the public and controlled and maintain by some level of government
Public Way
What are the elements of a public way?
- Street signs
- Traffic signals
- Asphalt or concrete surface
- Painted lane and passing zone lines
- Adjacent curbing, sidewalks and drainage
- Government deeds and certification documents
What is operations of a vehicle?
Intentionally manipulates some mechanical or electrical part of the vehicle.
Sitting in the motor vehicle, without more, is not enough.
Stealing/ Forging Fake ID
M/F?
Felony
How many days to update change of address?
30 days
What happens if you get stopped by not having your Massachusetts license in your possession in Massachusetts?
Civil violation
What happens if you get stopped without your out of state license in Massachusetts?
Criminal violation
How old do foreign drivers have to be? And needs
16 years old
Must have license in possession
Need translations
What’s the grace period for non residents after they move to Massachusetts?
No grace period, must obtain as soon as they get here
Junior Operators License
How old to drive in MA?
16 years old
