Traffic Law Flashcards
When can the judge assess a compliance dismissal fee?
When a defendant shows proof of a valid Texas driver’s license that was valid at the time of arrest
When the defendant changes his or her address on his or her driver’s license
When a defendant gets headlight fixed
Which of the following is not the correct maximum fine?
Passing a school bus - $1,250
Driving while license invalid - $200
No license plate - $200
Child passenger safety seat violation - $250
Driving while license invalid - $200
True/False
All Rules of the Road offenses are moving violations.
False
True/False
For offenses that occur in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present, the judge is required to double the fine.
False
True/False
In Texas, all traffic cases are criminal.
True
True/False
The only way to meet financial responsibility for the “no insurance” law is by purchasing liability insurance from a licensed company doing business in Texas.
False
True/False
Purchasing insurance after receiving the citation is a defense requiring dismissal of the citation unless the defendant was involved in a collision.
False
True/False
A person who has been stopped for speeding or for having an open container may be arrested and jailed even if he or she wants to sign the citation.
False
True/False
The fines collected for Title 7 of the Transportation Code convictions must be used in the city budget for the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and culverts or to enforce laws regulating the use of highways by motor vehicles.
True
