MV Mid Terms Flashcards
What is the only applicable plate color for MA REG when those numerals/characters are present?
Blue, Green, or Red
What are the categories of MA REG plate types?
- Commercial
- Apportioned
- Passenger
- Other
How should writing be done on citations?
BLOCK letters
What is required for paper plates?
Need Registrar’s approval
How many days do you have to pay a citation or request a hearing?
Within 20 days
True or False: You can cite more than one person per citation.
False
What are the key elements to charge with a motor vehicle offense?
- A motor vehicle
- Being operated on
- A public way or public access
Define ‘Public Way’.
Any street or highway open to the public controlled/maintained by government
What is the short-term goal of Rule 314 – Traffic Enforcement?
to improve operator awarness not punishment
Ch. 90 Powers of Arrest
(USASIR)
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
3 Motor Vehicle Law Sources
Massachusetts General Laws
Code of Massachusetts Regulations
City Ordinances and Town By-laws
What are the two motor vehicle violations
Civil motor vehicle infractions
Criminal violations
True / False
A motor vehicle is “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
True
A person is “operating” a motor vehicle; whenever they are inside the vehicle and intentionally manipulates some mechanical or electrical part of the vehicle
Operation
True or false
Any street or high way open to the public and controlled and maintained by some level of government.
Street signs, traffic signals, asphalt or concrete surface, etc
True
What are the 4 types of Uniform Citation
Written warning
Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions
Criminal Application
Arrest
Officers who use discretion in an ________ , _________, and ___________ manner when enforcing motor vehicle laws build trust with community members
ethical, fair, and impartial
When completing a Uniform Citation what must you print your letters in?
Block letters
Officers should deliver the violator his or her citation copy ________ at the time of the offense for charges supported by probable causes at that time.
Immediately
True or false
Failing to deliver the violator citation copy is a valid defense in future court proceedings and may result in dismissal of charges
True
What are the 3 delivery methods?
- In hand
- Mailed
- In hand to violator’s agent
Falsifying a citation
Unlawful to knowingly falsify, dispose or destroy a citation copy
What is M.G.L 90C & 10?
The date on the ticket is the day…
The violation occurred
If there isn’t a plate on the vehicle, what do you write instead and where?
VIN number on the comment section of the ticket.
The dot only applies to…
Vanity Plates
Vehicle Type Abbreviations
4 door
2 door
Truck
Van
Bus
Station Wagon
Convertable
4DR
2DR
TK
VAN
BUS
SW
CONV
The vehicle color is a…
Numerical Code
What types of vehicle can’t you tow?
Government vehicles, disabled veterans, and handicap
What do you make on the location when you’re across a location?
X
What do you mark on the location marker when you’re opposite from a location?
OPP
The long range goal is to increase the level of
Voluntary Compliance
Officer may use their discretion in choosing an appropriate action based on the operators
-Driving behavior
-Seriousness of the offense
-Danger created by the violation
Who has the final authority of an assignment?
The dispatcher
5 enforcement options
-Verbal Warning
-Written Warning
-Civil Citation
-Arrest
-Complaint Application
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
Rule 301 Sec 3.4 Motor Vehicle Pursuit
Brings such vehicle to a full stop and then proceeds with _________ and ___________ for the safety of persons and property
Caution and due regard
When can you not engage in a pursuit?
When vehicle is occupied by prisoner, suspects, complainants, witnesses.
Immediate response to these calls is critical
Priority 1 call
Is weather a factor to consider for emergency driving?
Yes
5 high priority violations
-speeding
-failure to stop at a red light
-failure to stop for stop sign
-failure to yield to pedestrians
-improper passing of a school bus
Most common license classification in Massachusetts
Class D
What is the legal age to operate a motor vehicle in MA
must be at elast 16 years old
- for person 16 1/2 - 18 must have
permit for at least 6 months (suspension restarts period)
dirver education course
40 hours of supervised driving experience
parent needs at least two hours of driver education instruction
What is considered nighttime driving?
12:00AM to 5:00AM
Junior Operator License
- Time restrictions
- Need another violation to stop
- Unlicensed Operation - Arrestable Offense
- Cannot drive vehicles that requires CDL
Passenger Restrictions for Jr. Operators
cannot operate vehicle for first 6 months w/ passengers under 18 unless they are:
* an immediate family member
* passenger beisde driver has valid driver license that is 21+ and have at least 1 yr exp.
* operator is an emancipated minor
What is the time period for people out of state moving to MA to update license?
No grace period ASAP
How long do you have to get a new license once you change your address in MA
30 days
Foreign Driver License
- Must be at least 16 years old
- must be in possession of valid driver license when operating in MA
- may operate same type in which license to operate in any other state/country
