h p g jargon Flashcards
This is a more formal term for a traffic accident.
Road crash incident
This is a state of being impaired by alcohol consumption, often to the point of losing coordination and judgment.
Alcohol intoxication
This refers to harsher punishments, in this case, stricter fines and longer suspensions for driving under the influence (DUI)
Stiffer penalties
This is a general term for any self-propelled vehicle used for transporting people or goods on land, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Motor vehicle
This means someone’s ability to drive is impaired because they have consumed alcohol.
Under the influence of alcohol
This means to signal a vehicle to stop, typically by waving a hand or using a flashing light.
Flagged down
This means widespread and prevalent.
Rampant
This means something is taken away by an authority and held in official custody.
Confiscated
This means something is temporarily stopped or made unavailable, in this case, the driver’s license would be revoked and they would not be able to drive legally for a certain period.
Suspended
This refers to flashing lights, often used on emergency vehicles to warn other drivers.
Blinkers
These are loud warning sounds used by emergency vehicles.
Sirens
This is a Tagalog term for unauthorized sirens and blinkers used on vehicles in the Philippines.
Wang-wang
These are downward-facing red lights sometimes used on emergency vehicles.
Doom lights
These are vehicles that are not clearly identified as belonging to a specific organization, such as the police or ambulance service.
Unmarked vehicles
These are vehicles or personnel that accompany another vehicle, often for security or protocol reasons.
Escorts
This means taken away by the authorities, in this case, the blinker or siren.
Confiscated
This means the official cancellation of something, in this case, the driver’s license.
Revocation
This is a temporary document that allows someone to drive after their driver’s license has been revoked or suspended. It is only valid for a short period and comes with restrictions.
Temporary operator’s permit (TOP)
This is a financial penalty imposed for violating a non-criminal rule or regulation.
Administrative fine
This is a term used in the Philippines to refer to unregistered public utility vehicles (PUVs), such as buses, jeepneys, and tricycles.
Colorum
This refers to a vehicle that is used to transport passengers for a fee.
Public utility vehicle (PUV)
This refers to a volunteer who poses as a regular passenger to identify and report colorum PUVs.
Mystery driver
This is a formal notice issued by a law enforcement officer to a person who has violated a law, such as a traffic violation.
Citation Ticket
This refers to the person operating a motorcycle.
Motorcycle Driver
This refers to a vehicle with four wheels, such as a car, truck, or van.
Four-wheeled Vehicle
This is a term used in the Philippines to refer to the act of stealing a vehicle.
Carnapping
This refers to two people riding a motorcycle together, often associated with criminal activity.
Riding-in-tandem
This means that a vehicle has been seized by the authorities, typically because it is unregistered, stolen, or involved in a crime.
Impounded
