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 someoneβs 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 driverβs 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