MOTOR VEHICLE LAW: Flashcards
The long-term goal is to increase the level of ____________?
Voluntary Compliance
Five enforcement options. (how to conclude a stop)
- Verbal warning
- Written warning
- Civil citation
- Complaint notice
- Arrest of operator
What are five HIGH priority violations?
- Speeding
- Failure to stop for red stop sign
- Failure to stop for red light
- Failure to yield for crosswalk
- Improper passing of school bus
When does a motor vehicle pursuit start?
Authorize emergency vehicle with lights and siren activated to apprehend a suspect vehicle which driver increase speed and/or take evasive action to escape apprehension
The _________ will have the final authority (final say) of the assignment.
The dispatcher
True/False: An officer can pursuit another suspect while carrying a suspect in a cruiser?
False
True/False: An officer can terminate a pursuit due to the condition of the road due to weather conditions?
True. Officer SHALL terminate emergency driving due to road conditions
Section 7.6.1 Applicable Statutes- FILL IN THE BLANK!!
Caution and due regards
If no registration on vehicle, where do you write the VIN #?- FILL IN THE BLANK!!
In the comments line
In a vanity plate, what does the dot mean? It must be recorded as?- FILL IN THE BLANK!!
The dot is significant and must be recorded as a dash (-)
When writing a parking ticket/Citation, the letters must always be written in?
BLOCKS LETTER/CAPITALIZE LETTER
On the ticket, the color of the vehicle cannot be written in letter, what do you use instead?
In code instead of words
What do you write if the address is not on the side where the vehicle is parked?- FILL IN THE BLANK!!
Either, OPP or X
For the purpose of writing tickets, name three vehicle types: Hint: Doors-FILL IN THE BLANK!!
- 4 DR
- 2DR
- SW=station wagon
- VAN
- BUS
- PU=Pick up truck
- TK= Truck
What does VIN stand for?-FILL IN THE BLANK!!
Vehicle Identification Number
Plates can be identified by 3 colors, what are the 3 colors a plate has?-FILL IN THE BLANK!!
Red, Green and Blue
When writing a parking ticket, what date do you put on the ticket?
The day when violation occurs
What does PA, CO and AP stand for in a parking ticket?
PA= Passenger, CO= Commercial, AP= Apportioned and OTHER= Other
What are the 3 sources of laws?
- Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L)
- Code of Massachusetts Regulation (C.M.R)
- City Ordinances & Town by-laws.
What are the 2 types of infractions of motor vehicles?- FILL IN THE BLANK!!
- Civil infractions
- Criminal Violations
To charge someone with a motor vehicle you need:
A motor vehicle, Being operated on and a Public way
Chapter 90 Power of Arrest: USASIR- FILL IN THE BLANK!!
- Unlicensed operation
- 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.
What defines 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 a motor vehicle?
All vehicles constructed and designed…
