MV LAW LVL2 Flashcards

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What do you mark on the location marker when you’re opposite from a location?

A

OPP

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What do you make on the location when you’re across a location?

A

X

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The vehicle color is a…

A

Numerical Code

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What types of vehicle can’t you tow?

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Government vehicles, disabled veterans, and handicap

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Vehicle Type Abbreviations
4 door
2 door
Truck
Van
Bus
Station Wagon
Convertable

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4DR
2DR
TK
VAN
BUS
SW
CONV

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If there isn’t a plate on the vehicle, what do you write instead and where?

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VIN number on the comment section of the ticket.

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The dot only applies to…

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Vanity Plates

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Plate Types

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Passenger, Commercial, Appointed, or Other

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The plate colors are…

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Red, Blue, and Green

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The date on the ticket is the day…

A

The violation occurred

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Is weather a factor to consider for emergency driving?

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Yes

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Immediate response to these calls is critical

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Priority 1 call

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When can you not engage in a pursuit?

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When vehicle is occupied by prisoner, suspects, complainants, witnesses.

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Brings such vehicle to a full stop and then proceeds with _________ and ___________ for the safety of persons and property

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Caution and due regard

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Exist when an officer in an authorized police emergency vehicle, with lights and sirens activated, actively attempts to apprehend occupants of a suspect vehicle in which the driver increases speed and/or takes evasive actions in an attempt to avoid apprehension

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Rule 301 Sec 3.4 Motor Vehicle Pursuit

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5 enforcement options

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-Verbal Warning
-Written Warning
-Civil Citation
-Arrest
-Complaint Application

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Who has the final authority of an assignment?

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The dispatcher

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Officer may use their discretion in choosing an appropriate action based on the operators

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-Driving behavior
-Seriousness of the offense
-Danger created by the violation

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19
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The long range goal is to increase the level of

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Voluntary Compliance

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20
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3 Motor Vehicle Law Sources

A

Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L)
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (C.M.R)
City Ordinances & Town by-laws

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Two Types of Motor Vehicle Infractions

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Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction
Criminal Violation

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Ch. 90 Powers of Arrest
USASIR

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-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

FREE 6 POINTS DONT JACK THIS UP EITHER

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23
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3 elements to charge a person with a motor vehicle offense:

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motor vehicle
operated
public way

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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?

A

Motor Vehicle

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Any street or highway open to the public and controlled and maintain by some level of government
Public Way
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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
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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***
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Stealing/ Forging Fake ID M/F?
Felony
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How many days to update change of address?
30 days
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What happens if you get stopped without your out of state license in Massachusetts?
Criminal violation
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What happens if you get stopped by not having your Massachusetts license in your possession in Massachusetts?
Civil violation
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How old do foreign drivers have to be? And needs
16 years old Must have license in possession Need translations
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What’s the grace period for non residents after they move to Massachusetts?
No grace period, must obtain as soon as they get here
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Junior Operators License How old to drive in MA?
16 years old
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How many days do you have to appeal a ticket?
20 days
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MA Uniform citation options
Written warning Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction (CMVI) Criminal Application Arrest
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What can you do with an unregistered motor vehicle ?
Tow, criminal citation ***NO ARREST***
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What can you do when you observe an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle?
Cite, $500 fine
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Display of plates
Affixed front and back Seen from 60ft No tint plate cover Registration sticker on top right of the rear plate ***IF NO REG STICKER=FINE*** shits too easy
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How long to fix an inspection sticker with a black R?
60 days
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How long to fix a Red inspection sticker?
Less than 60 days CANNOT BE DRIVEN ON A PUBLIC WAY BIGGER FINE $50
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What can you do with a vehicle with no insurance?
Tow, criminal citation
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Speeding amounts
$105 for 10mph over the limit + $10 for every 1mph after EX. Speed limit of 25mph and you’re going 40mph $105 + $50 ($10 per mile after speeding) =$155
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Tint measures
35% with 2 side mirrors No tint with 1 side mirror
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Can you text and read while driving?
No
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What measures can you take with no registration in possession?
A fine
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5 High Priority Violation (Know chapters and sections and violation)
Ch. 90 s 17 Speeding Ch. 89 s 9 Failure to stop for a red light Ch. 89 s 9 Failure to stop for a stop sign Ch. 89 s 11 Failure to yield to pedestrians Ch. 90 s 14 Improper passing of a school bus ***5 FREE points don't fuck this up***
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How fast can a scooter go?
20 mph
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How fast can a motorized bike go?
25 mph
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What is the definition? driver fails to operate his vehicle reasonably which creates a risk of danger to other
Negligent operation
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The driver consciously ignores, or is indifferent to, the fact that his driving will likely result in someone death or serious injury.
Reckless operation
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Can you get arrested for operating a recreational vehicle on a public way?
yes
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Is a recreational vehicle prohibited to be driven in any county?
Yes
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Can a ride share (Uber, Lyft, etc) driver give their certificate to someone else so they can drive under their name?
No
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Does a ride share network (Uber, Lyft, etc) have to carry their insurance?
Yes
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Can you flag down an Uber/ Lyft? Can you flag down a taxi?
No Yes
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Can you get into an Uber/ Lyft without the driver completing a background check?
No
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How many decals does a ride share vehicle need and where?
2 decals affixed to the front and back of the vehicle
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With what can you cite a bicycle when they committed a violation?
Massachusetts Uniform Citation
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The only bicyclist violation that allows officers to arrest is
Failure to provide a name