POLS3a Flashcards
How often is the Vehicle Code printed?
At least every 2 years, by the DMV.
What sections In the VC are citable?
Only punitive.
Are sections that define, limit or explain the meanings of words or phrases citable?
No.
What are punitive sections?
Sections that require or prohibit certain actions and usually provide a prescribed punishment (infractions, misdemeanors or felonies).
Are definitions of terms the same for all codes?
No, they can differ between several codes (Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and misc.).
What does shall mean in the Vehicle Code?
It is mandatory.
What does may mean in the Vehicle Code?
It is permissive.
What does “signature by mark” mean in the Vehicle Code?
It includes a mark with the signer cannot write.
Are infractions punishable by imprisonment?
No.
When is a warrantless arrest for a traffic related misdemeanor or infraction, valid?
When it occurred in the officers presence.
Are there any exceptions to the above rule?
Yes, for DUI.
Is it a violation of 148 PC for a felony arrestee to refuse to verbally identify himself during a booking interview?
Yes.
Under what circumstances shall an arrested person (not arrested for a felony) be taken before a magistrate?
The person fails to present his drivers license or other satisfactory evidence of his identity for examination. When the person arrested refuses to give his written promise to appear. When the person arrested demands an immediate appearance for a magistrate. When the person arrested is charged with violating 23152 VC.
What is the jurisdictional overlap for counties?
5 yards.
Does an officer have to accept a violator’s oral identification?
No, an officer, without any additional effort may take the violator into custody.
Does the above (oral identification) apply to an individual in the investigatory (detained) state?
No, must be “arrested” first.
If a person is taken into custody pursuant to 432 VC (failing to produce satisfactory identification) how long may a jailer detain that person?
Not to exceed 2 hours.
What are some VC Sections where an officer os not required to take the person before a magistrate?
1852, 1853, 2313, 2314, 28, 22, 23, 2319, 1461, 1461.1, 1462.2, 1461.5, 23332, 2813, 21461.5, 21461.5, 28 (pedestrian in violation of 21962), 212.5, 21221.5,
The fees generated through vehicle registration provide financial resources for the support of what agencies?
DMV, CHP and other activities.
How much time does the registered owner of a vehicle have to notify the DMW to notify them of an address change?
1 days.
Is a vehicle owner required to keep the registration card or facsimile copy with the vehicle for which it was issued?
Yes.
Is presenting false evidence of financial responsibility a crime?
Yes – 163 VC.
What are the height requirements for a vehicles lines plate?
Rear place – 12-6 inches from the ground. Front place – 6 inches from the ground.
Where shall the tabs indicating the month and year of registration expiration be attached?
To the rear plate, except truck tractors and commercial motor vehicles having an unladen weight of 1, pounds or more.
Who may suspend a persons driving privilege?
The DMV or the courts.
What persons are not required to obtain a drivers license?
Any employee of the United States while operating a motor vehicle owned or controlled by the federal government on government business. Any person driving or operating an implement of husbandry. Any person driving or operating an off-highway motor vehicle (only while directly crossing two lane highways at designated locations on a multi lane highway).
Is a licensee required to have a valid driver’s license issued to him or her in his or her immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle upon a highway?
Yes.
How long does a licensee have to notify the DMV of an address change?
1 days.
When is a person allowed to drive a vehicle when his/her driving privilege is suspended or revoked?
To obtain emergency medical services.
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident involving injury to or death of any person shall do what?
Give his name, address, vehicle registration number and vehicle owners name to the person struck or give such information to a traffic or police officer at the scene. Render to any person injured reasonable assistance, including transportation to a medical treatment if necessary or requested. Exhibit his driver’s license, upon request, to the person struck, driver or occupants of the vehicle collided with, or traffic or police officer at the scene.
In the event of death of any person resulting from an accident, what is the driver required to do (if there is not officer at the scene)?
Report the accident to the nearest office of the CHP or police authority.
