Highway Traffic Act Eleven

Question 1

Traffic Control Signal System

Where do we find the definition of a traffic control signal system?

Answer 1

• Section 133 HTA
• System - all equipment at location
• Signal - Red/Amber/Green traffic head

Question 2

Where do we find the requirements for a driver to stop at an intersection with a traffic signal and what are they?

HTA Section 144 (5)

Answer 2

STOP
1.) At the sign OR
2.) Roadway marking OR
3.) Before crosswalk OR
4.) Before entering an intersection

HTA Section 144 (5)

Question 3

Stop - Traffic Signal Not at Intersection

Where do we find the requirements for a driver to stop at a traffic signal other that at and intersection and what are they ?

HTA Section 144 (6)

Answer 3

STOP

1.) At sign OR
2.) Roadway marking OR
3.) Before crosswalk OR
4.) No less that 5m before signal.

HTA Section 144 (6)

Question 4

Red Light - Proceeding

Once the driver has brought the vehicle to a complete stop, what must the driver wait for?

HTA 144 (18)

Answer 4

A Green indicator

HTA 144 (18)

Question 5

Turn on Red

When can a driver turn on a red light?

HTA 144 (19)

Answer 5

• Turn right after stopping vehicle, and yield to traffic approaching
• Turn left from a one-way to a one-way street

Question 6

Can you turn right on a red after stopping?

Answer 6

Yes, HTA 144 (19)

Question 7

Green Arrows

if a driver has stopped for a red light and only a solid green arrow indicator appears for left turns, may the driver still make a right turn lawfully?

Answer 7

s144(14) HTA
No, if facing a red traffic signal with a green arrow may proceed only to follow the direction shown by the arrow

Question 8

Amber Light

Upon approaching an amber light may a driver accelerate and try to get through the intersection before the light turns red?

Answer 8

Section 144 (15) HTA

-Shall stop if they can do so safely
-If unable, they may procced with caution

Question 9

Amber / Red Offences

Answer 9

• Red Offence
  
  • The entire vehicle is outside intersection back of stop line when the light turns red

-Amber Offence
- Any part of the vehicle is within the intersection, passed stop line when light turns red

Question 10

Speeding

What section of the HTA governs speeding?

Answer 10

Section 128 HTA

Question 11

What are standard speed limits in:

Built up areas?

Answer 11

50 km/h

Question 12

What are standard speed limits in:

Rural areas?

Answer 12

80 km/h

Question 13

What is the exemption for Police Officers?

Answer 13

• Police officers are allowed to speed when in the lawful performance of their duties

(HTA 128 (13)(b))

Question 14

At what speed will your supervisor receive a warning that you’re speeding?

Answer 14

Generally 40 km/h over the limit

Question 15

Race and Contest O. Reg455/07

Answer 15

2.(1) For the purposes of section 172 of the Act, “race” and “contest” include any activity where one or more persons engaged in any of the following driving behaviors:

Question 16

Race and Contest

Answer 16

1.) Driving two or more motor vehicles at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed and in a manner that indicates the drivers of the motor vehicle are engaged in a competition.

2.) Driving a motor vehicle in a manner that indicates an intention to chase another motor vehicle.

3.) Driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention, without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway or in a manner that may endanger any person by, driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed.

Question 17

Stunt Driving (Lifting Wheels)

Answer 17

Driving a motor vehicle in a manner that indicates an intention to lift some or all of its tires from the surface of a highway, including driving a motorcycle with only one wheel in contact with the ground, but not including the use of lift axels on commercial motor vehicles.

Question 18

Stunt Driving (Drifting)

Answer 18

Driving a motor vehicle in a manner that indicates an intention to cause some or all of its tires to lose traction with the surface of the highway while turning.

Question 19

Stunt Driving (Burn out)

Answer 19

Driving a motor vehicle in a manner that indicates an intention to spin it or cause it to circle, without maintaining control over it

Question 20

Stunt Driving

Answer 20

Driving two or more motor vehicles side by side or in proximity to each other, where one of the motor vehicles occupies a lane of traffic or other portion of the highway intended for use by oncoming traffic for a period of time that is longer than is reasonably required to pass another motor vehicle

Question 21

Is driving a motor vehicle with a person in the truck stunt driving?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

Is driving a motor vehicle while the driver is not sitting in the drivers seat stunt driving?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

Driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 50 kilometers per hour or more over the speed limit. 40 Km/h on roads with a speed limit less than 80 Km/h

Stunt Driving?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

Driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention, without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway or in a manner that may endanger any person

Stunt Driving?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Trying to jump the green light and beat opposing traffic through the intersection

Stunt driving?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Reminder: Use Part III (Short or Long)
- Must charge the driver in order to seize licence and impound their motor vehicle
-Shall seize licence and impound M/V
HTA section 172 (5), (7)

Question 27

How long is the vehicle impounded for when stunt driving?

Answer 27

14 days VIP HTA section 172 (10)

Question 28

What speed is considered stunt driving in areas with a speed limit of under 80 km/h?

Answer 28

Exceeding speeds of 40 km/h over

Question 29

Drivers license suspension time?

HTA Section 172 (9)

Answer 29

30 day drivers license suspension