MV LVL 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What date goes on the parking violation?
A
The day the violation occurred
2
Q
What are the different plate types?
A
- Passenger
- Commercial
- Apportioned
- Other
3
Q
What do we use to identify the color of a vehicle?
A
The Code is used to identify color
4
Q
What are the colors used for plate registration?
A
- Red
- Blue
- Green
5
Q
What are the two types of motor vehicle infractions?
A
- Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction
- Criminal Violation
6
Q
What are high priority violations?
A
- (90/17) Speeding
- (89/9) Failure to stop at red light
- (89/9) Failure to stop at stop sign
- (89/11) Failure to stop for pedestrian in crosswalks
- (90/14) Improper passing of School Bus
7
Q
What does ULIARS stand for in powers of arrest?
A
- Unlicensed operation
- Leaving the scene of a personal injury of MV crash
- Operating under the Influence
- Knowingly use of a MV without Authority
- Refusal to submit to a PO upon request
- Operating with a Suspended or revoked license
8
Q
What is the goal of traffic enforcement?
A
Voluntary Compliance
9
Q
What constitutes a motor vehicle pursuit?
A
Lights are Activated
10
Q
What are the enforcement options on citations?
A
- Written warning
- Verbal warning
- Civil Citation
- Criminal Complaint
- Arrest of Operator
11
Q
What are the three elements required to write a citation?
A
- Operation
- Motor Vehicle
- Public Way / Public Access
12
Q
What are the four charges that can be listed on a citation?
A
- Arrest
- Criminal Complaint
- All Civil Infractions
- Warning
13
Q
What is the preferred method to serve a citation?
A
In Hand
14
Q
Under rule 301, what must be exhibited during emergency driving through an intersection?
A
Caution and Due Regard
15
Q
What is the grace period for change of address?
A
30 Days
16
Q
What is the grace period for obtaining a license when moving into MA?
A
Must get license Immediately
17
Q
What is the minimum age to operate a vehicle in MA?
A
16 years
18
Q
What are the restrictions of a learner’s permit?
A
- At least 16 y/o
- 21 y/o or older passenger (has valid license; at least 1 yr driving experience)
- Sitting next to operator
- Cannot drive between 12am - 5am, unless with authorized guardian
19
Q
What are the restrictions on junior operators?
A
- 12:30am - 5am not allowed to drive, but must only be enforced when they commit a second offense
- Not allowed to drive a CDL required vehicle
- Passenger restrictions: 6 months with no one under 18 y/o
20
Q
What are foreign license restrictions?
A
- At least 16 y/o
- Licensing country must have substantially similar standards of fitness for operators
- Must have a license in possession and comply with all restrictions
21
Q
What is the immediate objective of traffic enforcement?
A
To lessen the number of accidents and the attendant injuries and damages
22
Q
What is a Priority One Call?
A
- Immediate response is critical
- Any apparent threat of life, serious injury, major property damage
- Active felony or violent misdemeanor
- Domestic Violence incident
- Sniper, explosive device, gas leak
23
Q
What is a Priority Two Call?
A
- Immediate response is not critical
- Recent or active crime that doesn’t pose significant life threat or property; suspect fled scene longer than 15 mins ago
- In-progress incident; classified as possible crime (suspicious person)
- Property damage that represents significant hazard to traffic
24
Q
What is a Priority Three or Lower Call?
A
- Police response is needed but could be delayed without adverse effect
- Non-active crime or incident that does not require immediate investigation (B&E in past)
- Non-emergency and non-criminal services
- Incident that is no longer active
25
What does MGL CHAPTER 85 regulate?
Regulations of Ways
26
What does MGL CHAPTER 89 cover?
Laws of the Road
27
What does MGL CHAPTER 90 pertain to?
Motor Vehicles
28
What does MGL CHAPTER 90B address?
Motor Boats, Other Vessels & Recreational Vehicles
29
What does MGL CHAPTER 90C outline?
Procedure for Motor Vehicle Offenses
30
What does MGL CHAPTER 159a ½ concern?
Rideshare Offenses
31
What does MGL CHAPTER 266 S 28 define?
Motor Vehicle Theft
32
What is the right of access?
All 'non-ways' where the general public has a right of access and used regularly by motor vehicles
33
What is the definition of an invitee or licensee?
Public access by request, invitation or implicit permission from a business establishment or owner
34
What are the three common sources of traffic regulations?
* MGL Massachusetts General Law
* CMR Code of Massachusetts Regulations
* City Ordinances and Town by Law
35
What defines a motor vehicle?
All vehicles constructed and designed for propulsion by power other than muscular power
36
What constitutes operation case law?
* Turning key enough to power the vehicle's electricity
* Intentional Manipulation of the ignition
37
What are the indicators of a public way?
* Street signs
* Traffic signals
* Painted lanes and passing zone lines
* Adjacent curbing, sidewalks, and drainage
* Government deeds and certification documents
38
What is the consequence of having an unregistered vehicle?
90 S 9 - Criminal - non-arrestable
39
What is the penalty for having no registration in possession?
90 S 11 - Criminal
40
What is the law regarding window tinting?
* 90 S 9D
* Less than 35%
* Two outside mirrors on both sides
* Clear rear view
* 6” top of the front windshield
41
What does improper display of license plates entail?
* 90 S 6
* License plate both front and rear
* If one - affixed to rear
* Illuminated and visible from 60 feet
42
What does the muffler law state?
90 S 16 - Prohibits non-existent and altered mufflers intending to create unnecessary noise or smoke
43
What is the legal amount for unlawful transportation of alcohol?
* 20 gallons of Malt beverages
* 3 Gallons of alcoholic beverages
* 1 gallon of pure alcohol
44
Can drivers under the age of 21 operate a motor vehicle with alcohol?
No; unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or transporting alcohol for employment purposes
45
What does the texting while driving law state?
90 S 13B - No person under 18 shall text and drive; including hands-free mode
46
What are the seat belt laws?
* 90 S 13A - 13 and over
* Cannot stop for seatbelt alone
* 90 S 7AA - Under 13 must wear seat belt
* Under 8 need to be fastened and secured
* May stop solely on this violation
47
What is the consequence of suspended/revoked registration?
90 S 23 - Non-arrestable; Authority to confiscate plates and tow vehicle
48
What is prohibited in the passenger area regarding open containers of alcohol?
90 S 24i - Prohibited in 'passenger area'; open = broken seal or liquid missing
49
What is the penalty for violations regarding inspections?
* 90 S 20 - $40
* 7 days to get new vehicle inspected
* Red R - reasonable suspicion to stop ($30)
* 60 days to repair
* 20 days for motorcycles
* Black R - failed emissions ($55)
50
What is the speeding penalty formula?
$105 - Base Charge + every mile per hour x $10
51
What is the definition of operating to endanger?
90 S 24(2)(a) - Negligent or reckless manner that endangers lives or public safety
52
What are the characteristics of motorized bicycles?
* Pedal bicycle with a helper motor or motor of 50 cubic centimeters or less
* Automatic transmission and max speed of 30mph
* Must be 16 or older with valid license or learner permit
* Must wear a helmet
* May operate in bike lanes adjacent to ways
53
What are the regulations for operation on public ways for recreational vehicles?
* Prohibited on any state, county, city or town way
* May be operated on ways not maintained or used by conventional motor vehicles
54
What are the regulations for bicyclists under 85 S 11B?
* Right to use all public ways except limited access or express state highways
* Violations include riding on sidewalks, lane usage, turns, racing, and parent responsibilities
55
What can happen if a bicyclist fails to provide their name?
85 S 11E - Failure to provide name or address is the only violation that allows officers to arrest
56
What are the requirements for transportation network companies under 159A½ S 7?
* Removable decals must be applied to the front and back vehicle panels
* Proof of background check clearance certificate must be posted in the vehicle
* Drivers must always carry proof of insurance
* Ride requests must come through the application
57
What are the conditions under which a vehicle can be towed?
* Car blocking driveway
* Cannot find owner
* Unregistered vehicle
* Recovery of a stolen vehicle
* Abandoned vehicle
