Quick Reference Guide Flashcards
What are U.L.I.A.R.S. In motor vehicle law stand for?
ULIARS falls under Mass General law Ch. 90–21 which provide statutory rights of arrest for misdemeanors related to the use or control of motor vehicles.
What does the acronym ULIARS stand for?
U Under the influence of alcohol or drugs (in presence or upon P.C)
L License, operating without ( improper) 90-10
I Injury or death-if basis is OUI, warrantless upon arrest
( leaving the scene after Personal Injury arrestable if fresh flight
Leaving scene after causing serious bodily injury
Motor vehicle homicide OUI or OTE)
A Authority; operating a motor vehicle without (arrest in presence)
R Refuse to submit or stop for the police 90-25 must provide name and address or license& registration upon demand of police
S Suspended or revoked license -90-23 ( arrest in presence, need operation)
What is the definition of a way?
- Any public highway, -private way laid out under authority of statute
- way dedicated to public use or
- way under the control of park commissioners or having like powers.
What is the definition of a public way?
Includes any Highway, municipal Street or Road. Common characteristics-pavement, street lights, street signs, curbing, and maintenance.
What is the definition of right of access?
Not a way but generally provides a right of access to the public. Example includes a parking lot next to the town hall or near a public park or town beach.
What is the definition of an invitee?
Where people may normally drive “ By invitation”. For example commercial establishments, restaurants, clubs or private ways used by the public.
What is the definition of a licensee?
A person at a place with passive permission of the owner. A person driving on a private way that is commonly used by the public without objection by the owner. For example, a close mall with an ATM, a newspaper machine, a payphone etc.
What are arrestable offenses only in the Office’s presence?
ULIARS
