Traffic Direction & Control / Traffic Enforcement / Motor Vehicle Law / Vehicle Occupant Flashcards
What has to be completed if “pacing” is used to initiate a traffic stop for speeding?
Maintenance records must be maintained, showing calibration after every service.
*Pacing is rarely used anymore.
One long whistle blast means:
STOP
When directing traffic at night, where does the beam of the flashlight need to be placed?
Front of bumper, ground level, figure 8 motion.
Where do you stand in the roadway while directing traffic?
Center of road on center line
What does two short whistle blasts mean?
GO
Directing traffic in an identical manner =
Uniformed direction
Speed detection technique by following cars?
Pacing
No County, City, or Campus Officer shall be allowed to make a case based on the use of any speed detection device, unless the speed of the vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit by more than ______ mph.
10mph
*Exception: Troopers
What is the leading cause of injury related deaths for those 65 - 74 years of age?
Motor Vehicle Injuries
A Peace Officer using an illuminated baton to stop traffic should:
Stand on one side of the vehicles path, holding the baton in the right hand, elbow bent with the baton pointing up.
A Peace Officer conducting traffic and direction should stand:
Straight with his/her weight equally distributed on each foot with feet slightly apart and his/her side towards the vehicles authorized to move.
If you are caught speeding through a school zone at 70 mph, what is the charge?
Reckless disregard for the safety of others
No forethought or malice but hit and kill someone when driving:
Homicide by Vehicle in the first degree
Self-Propelled
Motor Vehicle
Forged VIN Tags
Charged with a felony
When driving emergency vehicles we must use?
Due Regard
Person initiating ALS(Administrative License Suspension)?
Peace Officer
What info is required on a speeding UTC?
Posted Speed Limit & Speed being traveled
For a car accident that may have death, injuries, or property damage exceeding $500, What is required?
File a report
What traffic charge constitutes the highest point assessment in GA?
Passing a school bus
What is the Speed Limit where there is no interstate or highway?
55 mph
What age considers a distinctive driver?
Under 21 years old
How many days does a person have to change their license within the state?
60 days (30 if from out of state)
If a person is driving 80 in a 35, is given a citation and doesn’t pay?
License can be suspended indefinitely
The length of an object sticking out of the back of a vehicle, that requires a flag or light reflector:
4 feet (or 48 inches)
Hours of operation for a motorized cart:
During daylight hours
A person is driving drunk on private property, and accidentally kills someone; What are they charged with?
DUI & Homicide by Vehicle
A vehicle with a single seat or saddle:
Motorcycle
What should a peace officer do if a driver is 15 years old and pulled over for an infraction?
Charge the driver.
And if the parents know, charge them as well.
In order to charge a driver with a DUI for alcohol or drugs, what is required?
The LEO must prove the driver is impaired and charge them for the violation they pulled them over for initially.
Vehicles designed to carry 10 passenger used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
Bus
Any self propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in intrastate or interstate commerce to transport passengers or property. (10,001 lbs or more)
Commercial Motor Vehicle
Any roadway where you can’t put a driveway or exit or entrance.
Controlled access highway
Means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained open for public vehicular travel.
Highway
Means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained open for public vehicular travel.
Street
Highway improved designed use for vehicular travel exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
Roadway
Any highway divided into two or more roadways with a median between roadways.
Divided Highway
Every person who drives or is in control of a vehicle. A driver doesn’t need a license.
Driver
Every person who drives or is in control of a vehicle. A driver needs a license.
Operator
Weight of a vehicle plus the weight of a trailer w/ load.
Gross weight
The connection of lateral curb lines, where two roadways are 30 feet apart with an intersecting roadway.
Intersection
Any roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel.
Laned Roadway
Every Vehicle that is self-propelled other than an electric personal assistive mobility device.
Motor Vehicle
Any vehicle on a roadway being transported or drawn.
Vehicle
Done without prejudice. There was an error or defect of a person’s license or because they are no longer entitled to it. May apply for a new one at anytime.
Cancellation of License
The termination by formal action of a person. Application of a new license may be present after a set period of time.
Revocation of License
Temporary withdrawal by formal action of a person. Suspension lasts for a set time period.
Suspension of License
The entire width between property lines for purpose of vehicular travel.
Traffic Way
Driving through a school zone at 65 mph, What would be the charge?
Reckless Driving
On a clear, sunny day with light traffic, a car is driving on a controlled access highway at 75 mph, what is the charge?
Speeding
Duration of suspension for racing.
12 months
Why do we enforce the law?
To gain voluntary compliance
Can you run RADAR if you aren’t certified?
No. Have to be certified through POST.
What are the 4 ways to check speeds?
RADAR
VASCAR
LIDAR
Pacing
Why is LIDAR better than RADER?
It can pinpoint a specific vehicle in a group of vehicles.
Can a driver who started passing another vehicle in an approved passing zone complete their pass in a “no passing” zone?
No.
Can a firefighter request an officer to write a citation for failure to obey an authorized person directing traffic?
No, the individual directing traffic must have arrest powers.
How fast can an individual drive over the speed limit before pulling them over?
10 mph (unless its a school zone)
If an owner allows someone to drive a vehicle, knowing there is no insurance, what can you charge them with?
40-6-10 Proof of Minimum Insurance
It is unlawful to amplify sound more than how many feet from your vehicle?
100 feet
Are you admitting guilt by signing a UTC?
No
What are the 4 personality types of a Police Officer?
Helpful
Authoritarian
Aggressive
Pacifying
What are the 3 objectives of an Officer for traffic direction and control?
Expedite Safe Movement
Relieve Congestion
Secure Compliance
What is an Officer’s primary consideration when performing traffic control?
Safety
What is defined as telling drivers and pedestrians how, when and where they may or may not move or stand; insures the free flow of traffic as to NOT create more congestion or another accident?
Traffic Direction and Control
What should be the primary concern of officers and motorists?
Safety
What type of drivers have a higher fatality rate and are “worse to deal with” than others?
The Elderly
Who are the only ones that can direct traffic?
Police Officers
Firefighter
Police Volunteer
School Crossing Guard
What direction does a license of someone under the age of 21 face?
Vertical (up and down)
How do you direct traffic with a whistle? (Attention, Go, Stop)
Attention: Several Short Blasts
Go: 2 Short Blasts
Stop: 1 Long Blast
A whistle is used in conjunction with what?
Hand Signals
What is the transfer of energy to tissue?
An Injury
What is “relativity of Motion”?
Inertia: A body at rest will remain at rest / while a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an external force.
What are the 6 types of car crashes?
Frontal
Lateral
Rear-end
Rollover
Vault
Rotations
What is Weight X Speed?
Force
There are 3 collisions in every car crash, what are they?
Vehicle to Object
Human to Vehicle
Internal
When an airbag is deployed, does it render the vehicle inoperable?
No
How fast does an airbag inflate?
40 Milliseconds
When an accident occurs within 30 degrees of the center of the front of the vehicle, gold plated steel balls complete a circuit causing what to happen?
The airbag to deploy
What are the age, height, and weight requirements for a child to be in a car seat?
Under 8 y/o
Less than 4’9”
Under 80lbs
How many people must a vehicle carry to be classified as a bus?
10 or more
Every highway, street, or roadways that have no legal right of access to or from the same except only at such points and in such a manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street, or roadway is defined as what?
Controlled-access highway
What is a self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on highway in intra or interstate commerce to transport passengers or property if the vehicle: gross weight of 10,000 lbs, transport more than 8, if compensated, transport more than 15, no compensation, transport hazardous material?
Commercial Motor Vehicle
What is the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel?
Highway (rural)
OR
Street (urban)
What is the portion of a highway that is improved… for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder?
Roadway
Are emergency strips included on the roadway?
No
A highway divided into two or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by physical barrier or by clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic is called what?
Divided Highway
What is the difference between a driver and an operator?
Driver= physical control of a vehicle
Operator= physical control of a motor vehicle
A driver does NOT have to have a drivers license but who does?
An Operator
What is it called where two roadways 30’ or more apart cross?
An Intersection
What is the weight of a vehicle without load plus weight of any load thereon?
Gross Weight
A roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel is called what?
Laned Roadway
What is a vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider “that must be straddled” and less than 3 wheels in contact with the ground?
Motorcycle
What is any device that any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway?
Vehicle
What is every vehicle which is self propelled other than an electric assisted bicycle or an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMP)?
Motor Vehicle
What is a person who is not a resident in the State of Georgia?
Non-Resident
What does an official traffic control device do?
Regulates, warns, and guides
A person, other than a lien holder or security interest holder, having the property in or title to a vehicle is called what?
Owner
Any motor vehicle designed for carrying 10 passengers or less and used for transportation of persons is called what?
Passenger Car
What is a person afoot?
Pedestrian
Is a private road privately owned?
Yes
Carry of persons or property on stationary rails is called a what?
Railroad
A motor vehicle that transfers more than 15 children and is owned/operated by the school system is called what?
A School Bus
To cease all forms of movement is to what?
Stop or Stopping
Pedestrians, vehicles, etc. together while using any highway for travel purposes is called what?
Traffic
A person who has been present in the state for 30 or more days can be classified as what?
A resident
Every vehicle on a public highway or state road must get a what?
Tag
How long do you have to get your tag in Georgia when you become a resident?
30 Days
Can you cover the sticker with a plate cover as long as it has the dealer logo on it?
No. You cannot cover up any part of the stickers.
Every vehicle is to be reregistered every what?
12 Months
A moped is classified as being under 50 cubic centimeters. What is over?
Motorcycle
When your driving privileges have been revoked for a specified period of time, and “cannot fix”, must go to DMV, this is called?
Revocation
The temporary withdrawal by formal action of the department of a persons license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways which temporary withdrawal shall be for a period specifically designated by the department is called?
Suspension
True/False
If a license has been canceled, more than likely there was a problem with the paperwork or a human error of some sort.
True
What are two types of individuals that are exempt from obtaining a Georgia license?
US Gov. operating a gov vehicle
Non-resident with out of state license
How old must you be to obtain a license?
16 years of age;
40 day hours / 6 night hours of drivers education
What are the stipulations of a Class D provisional license?
Under 17
learners permit
unable to drive from 12am - 6am
no multi passengers
1st 6 months= 0 nonfamily
2nd 6 months= 1 nonfamily
Does the law state that you must have your license in your possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle?
Yes.
Per 40-5-33, when an individual moves from the address named on their license or a name is changed (by marriage) such person shall have how many days to correct the name and address?
60 days
If you are a new resident in Georgia, how long do you have to update your address?
30 days
Per 40-5-54, there are 8 mandatory suspensions of a license by department. What are they?
- Homicide by vehicle
- Felony when vehicle is used
- Hit/Run
- Racing
- Eluding Officer (or attempting)
- Revoked, canceled, suspended registration
- Fraud info of license
- Any felony in Ch 9, title 16 regarding identification document.
Failure to respond, pay a ticket, or show up to court for a UTC will result in?
Licensed suspended
Bench Warrant issued
What are the key elements of a habitual violator?
3 or more times within a 5 year period (served- felony / not served- misdemeanor)
40-5-122 states that permitting an unlicensed person to drive is a crime. The person must know they are unlicensed. Who can receive a UTC?
Both parties. The operator of the vehicle. If known, the owner of the vehicle.
What special indications let you know that a license carrier has a CDL?
It will state “commercial drivers license” in the upper right hand corner.
You must finish your safe passing within how many feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel?
100 feet
40-6-49 states that it is unlawful to follow to closely at what speed or distance?
Must be reasonable and prudent
40-6-121 states that U-Turns are allowed only when done in a safe manner and what?
There is not a “NO U-Turn” sign present
According to 40-6-126, restrictions on use of central lane of highway must be used in less than how many feet?
300 feet
According to 40-6-181, what are the maximum speeds on the following :
1) Urban/Residential District
2) Unpaved County Roads
3) Highway
4) Highway of area less than 50K/Physically divided
5) All others
1) 30mph
2) 35mph
3) 70mph
4) 65mph
5) 55mph
What is defined as 2 vehicles, side by side from point to point, at accelerated speeds in competition to out race each other OR 1 at a time on selected course from 2 points?
Drag Race
What is defined as 1 or more motor vehicles, to out gain/out distance to prevent others from passing, showing stamina or endurance of driver?
Racing
Per 40-8-91, what are the specifications of “markings on official vehicles”?
Distinct marking of agency
Letters not less than 4 inches
Placed on each side and the back
When a license has a mandatory suspension, what is the minimum time of the suspension?
180 days
40-6-10, proof of minimum insurance states you can issue the operator for no insurance (if known), but who else can you issue a UTC to?
The owner of the vehicle
What are the 3 types of suspensions?
Revoked, Canceled, and Suspended
According to 40-6-241.1, a driver under the age of 18 with a Class D license can use their cellular device in what situation?
Emergency ONLY
40-6-247 states that you cannot park within how many feet of a fire apparatus?
500 feet
When an individual is involved in an accident involving personal injury or death of a person or damage to vehicles, they must do several things. What are they?
Stop
Give Information
Reasonably assist
Call 911/LEO
Try not to obstruct traffic
40-6-272 states that if you strike a fixture upon a highway, you must make an attempt to do what?
Contact owner / leave information
40-6-273 states you only have to report an accident if it involves what?
Damage over $500
Injury/Death
40-6-274 basically states that if there are no injuries and no damage then there is…
No report
While riding a motorcycle, you must wear what?
Helmet and Eye protection
What is defined as any vehicle being operated in reckless disregard for persons or property?
Reckless Driving
When issuing a citation for reckless driving, you must accompany the RD citation with what?
Another charge because this cannot stand alone.
What charge is without malice aforethought, causes the death of another, by vehicle through means of: passing a school bus, DUI, attempt to elude, reckless driving?
Homicide by Vehicle 1st Degree
What charge is without malice aforethought, causes the death of another, by vehicle through means of any violation and then leaves the scene of the accident; “hit/run”?
Homicide by Vehicle 1st Degree
What charge is without malice aforethought, causes the death of another, by vehicle through means of any violation and you remain on scene?
Homicide by Vehicle 2nd Degree
What can you be charged with if you are a habitual violator (HV) (served/declared) and your license has been revoked, causing the death of another by vehicle without malice?
Homicide by Vehicle 1st Degree
When an individual proceeds to flee or attempt to elude a police officer, to charge the individual with 40-6-395, the vehicle must be clearly marked and the officer must what?
be in uniform
When fleeing an officer (clearly marked and in uniform), the charge 40-6-395 will become a felony if it meets what requirements?
Over 20mph
Strikes/Collides with another vehicle
Puts public at risk
Violation of DUI
Leaves the State
Per 40-6-397, you can be charged with this if you annoy, harass, molest, intimidate, injure, or obstruct a driver or passenger; also known as road rage, what is it?
Aggressive Driving
Headlights are required within how many feet of an approaching vehicle?
500 feet
Your tag light must be visible within how many feet?
50 feet
Per 40-8-94, Sirens, Whistles, or Bells must be heard within how many feet of the emergency vehicle?
500 feet
What type of officer has a good deal of pent up anger stemming from the frustration of wanting much more from life than they are getting; have a desire to even the score?
Aggressive Officer
According to 16-5-80, what term is defined as a member of the species homo sapiens at any state of development who is carried in the womb?
unborn child
Every brake light and turn signal shall be plainly visible and understandable from what distance?
300 feet
According to 16-5-80, what is someone that willfully and without legal justification causes the death of an unborn child by any injury to the mother of such child, which would be murder if it resulted in the death of such mother, or if he/she, when in the commission of a felony, causes the death of an unborn child?
Feticide
According to 16-5-80, what is a person that commits the offense of voluntary manslaughter of an unborn child… if the killing is attributed to deliberate revenge.
Feticide
If you pull over a vehicle with no insurance, what should you do?
Write the operator a UTC, let the driver go and tow the vehicle.
Bodily harm resulting from severe exposure to an external force or substance (mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, or radiant) or a submersion.
Injury
Identify the four ways vehicle restraints prevent injury.
1) By contacting the body at the strongest part of its structure to help spread force of a wider area;
2) By allowing the body to ride down the crash, slowing the impact on the body;
3) By protecting the head and spinal cord;
4) By preventing ejection
In a crash or sudden stop, the occupants ____ ____ is multiplied by the ____ of the vehicle.
Body Weight X Speed = Force
Example: 200lbs X 45mph = 9000 lbs of force
Supplemental or passive restraint system that should be used in conjunction with seatbelts?
Airbags
What should not be installed in front of airbags?
Child Safety Seats
Passengers should sit positioned so that their chest is at least ____ inches from the airbag?
10
Children under ____ or ____ lbs should be restrained in an appropriate child safety restraint.
4’9” or 80 lbs
How should infants ride in a vehicle?
Rear facing ONLY
Children should use a ____ ____ at least until they are ____ inches tall or ____ lbs and their entire foot can remain in contact with the floor board of the vehicle.
Booster Seat
4’9” or 80 lbs
What is classified as the deliberate or obvious misuse of a child restraint system?
Gross misuse
What is classified as the unintentional error or oversight in the use of a child safety seat?
Serious misuse
What are two effective ways of changing existing behavior patters for issues surrounding the use of child safety seat?
1) Education
2) Stringent enforcement
There are 3 collisions in every crash. List them.
1) Vehicle impact
2) Human impact
3) Internal impact
There are two types of occupant protection systems in most vehicles:
Active- seat belt or child protective seat
Passive- airbag or laminated windshield
The term SRS indicates what?
Supplemental Restraint System
After stopping a motor vehicle for a violation and observing a child safety seat in use, the observant officer should be able to quickly answer 4 questions for the correct use of the safety seat.
1) Is the seat suitable for the child based in size and age
2) Is the child secured in the seat
3) Is the seat secured to the vehicle
4) Has the seat been altered to make it fit tightly inside the vehicle
Children under age ____ should never sit in front of an airbag.
12
The long term goal of traffic enforcement is to generate ____ ____ with the traffic laws.
Voluntary Compliance
The primary purpose of traffic laws is to regulate ____ ____, reduce ____, and make streets safer for ____ & ____.
traffic flow
accidents
drivers and pedestrians
The main obstacle to a successful traffic stop is ____. Many times conflict can be avoided through an understanding of different ____ types and effective ____ skills.
conflict
personality
communication
