VTL- Session 2- VTL Quizzer Flashcards
Consider the following lists to determine which does NOT contain an AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
A: Ambulance, Police vehicle, Correction vehicle
B: Fire vehicle, Civil Defense Emergency vehicle, Emergency Ambulance Service vehicle
C: Environmental Emergency Response vehicle, Sanitation Patrol vehicle, Public Utility Repair vehicle
D: Hazardous Materials Emergency vehicle, Ordnance Disposal vehicle of the Armed Forces of the U.S.
E: Police bicycle
C: The Public Utility Repair Vehicle may be a HAZARD vehicle, but it is NOT an authorized emergency
Which of the following defined terms is not correct according to the V.T.L.?
A: A “driver” means every person who operates or drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
B: The term “drug” as used in the V.T.L. includes depressant, stimulant, hallucinogenic and narcotic drugs.
C: A “motorcycle” is a motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels, any two of which are more than fifteen inches in diameter.
D: An “owner” of a vehicle does not include a lien holder.
E: An “intersection” is, among other things, the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines.
C: No mention of wheel diameter.
Please note that re: a MOTORCYCLE, some points to remember
are:
1) Handlebars above shoulder height is prohibited.
2) Don’t carry package that prevents BOTH hands being on handlebars.
According to Article 1 of the V.T.L., which of the following is not correct?
A: A bus includes every motor vehicle used for transporting persons and designed to carry more than ten passengers.
B: An omnibus is any motor vehicle used in the business of transporting passengers for hire, except those used to transport agricultural workers to and from their employment.
C: A snowmobile is specifically excluded from the definition of a motor vehicle.
D: Parking means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when done temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
A: 15 or more in addition to the driver.
NOTE: Re: MOTOR VEHICLE, excluded from the definition are the following:
1) Electrically-driven mobility assistance devices operated or driven by a person with a disability
2) Vehicles which run only on rails or tracks
3) Snowmobiles
4) All-Terrain Vehicles (REGISTRATION REQUIRED ALWAYS)
5) Electric scooters
According to the V.T.L., a “business district is defined as the territory contiguous to and including a highway when, within any 600 feet along such highway, there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes which occupy a certain amount of frontage along the highway.
Which of the following is correct concerning the frontage along the highway?
A: It must be at least 300 feet on both sides of the highway.
B: It must be at least 600 feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
C: It must be at least 300 feet on one side or 300 feet collectively on both sides.
D: It must be a minimum of at least 150 feet on each side of the highway.
C: 105 V.T.L.
Which of the following is not correct according to the V.T.L.?
A: A “traffic infraction” is a violation of a law regulating traffic (other than re: snowmobiles or vessels) which is not declared to be a felony or a misdemeanor.
B: Punishment for a traffic infraction shall not be deemed a penal or criminal punishment.
C: For purposes of arrest without a warrant, a traffic infraction shall be deemed an offense.
D: Any fine imposed by an administrative tribunal for a traffic infraction shall not be a civil penalty.
D: Yes, it shall.
Please note that offenses connected with the REGISTRATION OF SNOWMOBILES &
VESSELS are NOT considered to be traffic infractions. Section 155
According to Section 125 of the V.T.L., which of the following would be considered to be a motor vehicle?
A: A motorcycle
B: A snowmobile
C: A vehicle which runs only upon rails or tracks
D: An electrically-driven invalid chair operated or driven by an invalid
E: An all-terrain vehicle
A: A MOTORCYCLE IS a MOTOR VEHICLE.
Note: Every vehicle operated or driven upon a public highway which is propelled by other than muscular power is a MOTOR VEHICLE, except for the listed exceptions in Section 125.
1) Electrically-driven mobility assistance devices operated or driven by a person with a disability
2) Vehicles which run only on rails or tracks
3) Snowmobiles
4) All-Terrain Vehicles (REGISTRATION REQUIRED ALWAYS)
5) Electric scooters
Which of the following would NOT be considered a VEHICLE as that term is defined in Section 159 of the V.T.L.?
A: A device used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks
B: A motor driven bicycle
C: An air-powered four-wheeled wagon
D: A limited-use motorcycle
A: Consider this: What is a SUBWAY TRAIN?
It is neither a VEHICLE (runs on tracks), nor a MOTOR VEHICLE (same reason).
Suppose someone INTENTIONALLY damages an occupied subway train by throwing an explosive into it.
Is this a FELONY Arson? NO – NO BUILDING or MOTOR VEHICLE is
involved.
TOUGH CONCEPT. Section 159
According to the V.T.L., the “parking area” of a shopping center is sometimes subject to the traffic control regulations of the V.T.L.
Which of the following is correct concerning the size of such parking area?
A: At least one acre
B: At least 100 feet of business frontage
C: At least 500 feet along a highway
D: Any size if the public has access and more than one business is serviced thereby
A: Please note that the D.W.I. laws in the V.T.L. apply in this area AND in any PARKING LOT having capacity for 4 or more vehicles, except private property areas of a one- or two-family residence.
Therefore, if a three-family house has a four-car parking area, it is subject to the D.W.I. laws.
Section 129-a
According to Section 252 of the V.T.L., a temporary in-transit or transportation registration or permit issued by another state to the purchaser of a motor vehicle shall be valid only for a period of _____ days after the holder thereof has entered this state for the purpose of transporting the vehicle to the jurisdiction in which it will be regularly registered.
A:3
B:5
C:7
D:30
D: Section 252
Which of the following is not accurate concerning required lights on motor vehicles?
A: Two front lamps, one on each side, having light sources of equal power, shall be displayed from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
B: The lamps referred to in (A) shall also be displayed at such other times when visibility for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead of such motor vehicle is not clear.
C: At least one lighted red lamp on the rear of such motor vehicle if manufactured before 1/1/52, visible for a distance of at least 500 feet, shall be displayed during the times referred to in (A) and (B).
D: All passenger motor vehicles shall be equipped with a white rear light which shall be lighted when the ignition is energized and reverse gear is engaged.
D: Every PASSENGER vehicle registered in N.Y.S. and assembled after 1/1/69.
Section 375, subd. 34
Which of the following is not correct according to Article 375 of the V.T.L.?
A: No vehicle shall be towed by a rope or other non-rigid connection which is longer than 16 feet.
B: A motor vehicle being towed by a non-rigid connection must have a licensed driver in such motor vehicle who shall steer it when it is being towed.
C: The rule (as in (B)) does not apply in the counties of Nassau or Suffolk when a tractor is towing two trailers.
D: The general rule is that a motor vehicle shall not be used to tow more than one other vehicle.
C: Just a bit of nonsense. Section 375
During daylight hours, when visibility for a distance of _____ feet ahead is not clear, a motor vehicle driven upon a public highway shall display its lights
A:350 feet.
B:500 feet.
C:1,000 feet.
D:100 feet.
C: This one caught many competitors napping a few years back. Section 375
According to Section 501 V.T.L., which of the following is not correct re: LICENSE ENDORSEMENTS?
A: A T endorsement is required to OPERATE a double or triple trailer.
B: An H endorsement is required to operate a vehicle carrying hazardous material.
C: An N endorsement is required to operate a tank vehicle.
D: A W endorsement is required to operate a tow truck.
E: An S endorsement is required to operate a school bus.
B: This endorsement is required to TRANSPORT the HAZMAT when the vehicle is required to be placard, etc. See full text of law
Evaluate the following statements according to Section 511 V.T.L.
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 2nd and 3rd Degree are punishable as misdemeanors.
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree is punishable as a Class E Felony.
- Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree requires that the defendant currently be violating Section 1192, subd. 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 V.T.L.
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A: All 3 are correct.
B: Only #3 is correct.
C: Only #1 and #2 are correct.
D: Only #2 is correct.
C: Both 2nd and 3rd Degree are Misdemeanors, but punishment differs.
1st Degree can occur if the defendant has at least 10 suspensions on separate dates for failure to answer, etc.
If he has 3 or more it is 2nd Degree, but 10 or more on separate dates, etc. is 1st Degree. a Class E Felony.
Roger and Tondelayo are partners. Tondelayo knows that Roger’s license to drive has been suspended and, in spite of this knowledge, Tondelayo lends her car to Roger at Roger’s request. If Roger drives
Tondelayo’s car under these circumstances, Tondelayo is guilty of:
A: Allowing and Permitting Unlicensed Operation.
B: Facilitating Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree.
C: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree.
D: Criminal Negligence in the Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
B: Section 511-a
Which of the following statements is not correct concerning accident reports under Section 605 V.T.L.?
A: An Accident Report is required whenever any person is killed or injured.
B: An Accident Report is required whenever property damage exceeds $600 to any one person.
C: If the operator of the involved vehicle cannot make the report, then the owner should make it within 10 days after he learns the facts.
D: The report required shall be made in such form and number as shall be required by the Commissioner.
B: The dollar amount is more than $1,000. A frequently-used question. Section 605
The set of facts below which describes a FELONY is:
A: Leaving the Scene of a personal injury accident.
B: Leaving the Scene of a personal injury accident by failing to provide license and insurance card after being convicted of the same offense on a prior occasion.
C: Leaving the Scene of a serious personal injury accident.
D: Leaving the Scene of an accident involving injury to certain animals.
C: Property damage only or animals is a TRAFFIC INFRACTION.
P.I. is a “B” Misdemeanor, but goes to an “A” Misdemeanor if defendant simply fails to produce license and insurance card. P.I. goes to an “E” Felony second time around if the defendant FLEES.
S.P.I. first time where the defendant FLEES is an “E” Felony. And it goes to a “D” Felony if DEATH is caused.
In which of the following situations is FINGERPRINTING mandatory?
- Leaving the Scene of a personal injury accident by failing to provide papers, etc.
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Leaving the Scene of a serious personal injury accident
- Reckless Driving
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A:#1, #2, #3 and #4
B:#2 and #3, but not #1 and #4
C:#1, #2 and #3, but not #4
D:#2 and #4, but not #1 and #3
B: Although this is really a C.P.L. question, the examiners frequently use these V.T.L. offenses in conjunction with a fingerprint question.
Under what circumstances can a police officer make an arrest without a warrant for a Leaving the Scene which is NOT criminal and which did NOT occur in the officer’s presence?
A: When the offense was, in fact, committed and the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the violation was committed by the arrested person.
B: When the officer has reasonable cause to believe (RCTB) that the offense was committed and RCTB that the person to be arrested committed it.
C: Only when there is sufficient cause to justify such an arrest under Article 140 C.P.L.
D: Such an arrest cannot be made since petty offenses must occur in the officer’s presence and geographical area of employment (G.A.O.E.) before such an arrest is authorized.
A: This is a special law of arrest limited to offenses involving LEAVING THE SCENE. Section 602
Roger is an ambulance driver enroute to a local hospital with a seriously ill patient. He knows time is of the essence and so he does not stop for all traffic control devices. Because he is in the vicinity of the hospital, he uses only his warning lights, not wanting to disturb people in the hospital with the loud siren, as he drives through a red light.
According to the V.T.L., Roger’s conduct is:
A: justifiable under the “choice of evils” doctrine in Article 35 of the Penal Law.
B: permitted under the V.T.L.
C: in violation of Section 1104 of the V.T.L.
D: not against the law and if an accident occurs would be considered to be a civil matter only.
C: in violation of Section 1104 of the V.T.L.
Police Officer Mullins is on routine motor patrol when he is given an emergency job by the dispatcher. He drives through a red light after hitting his siren. He did NOT use his red flashing dome light. He collided with a deaf motorist lawfully in the intersection. The patrol sergeant’s investigation disclosed that P.O. Mullins did not have time to turn on the red flashers before driving through the intersection. It would be most appropriate for the sergeant to:
A: bring administrative charges against P.O. Mullins.
B: ignore the matter because of the emergency call.
C: issue a traffic ticket to P.O. Mullins for violating the V.T.L.
D: direct P.O. Mullins to cite the deaf motorist for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
A: A prior concept which points out that although police vehicles need not always use BOTH means of warning, he must continue to exercise due care for the safety of all persons.
No motor vehicle shall make a U turn near the crest of a grade where such motor vehicle cannot be
seen by the driver of any other motor vehicle approaching from either direction within:
A:1/4 mile.
B:250 feet.
C:500 feet.
D:1000 feet.
C: Just another number to clutter up your mind. Section 1161
Under what circumstances may a vehicle be driven across a solid double yellow line on a highway?
A: When overtaking and passing a slow moving vehicle
B: To yield to an emergency vehicle coming from behind
C: To make a left turn into a driveway
D: When there are two lanes of traffic in each direction
C: Another well-worn question used by the examiners. Section 1126(b)
P.O. Mullins has stopped Roger for an equipment infraction, two front headlights out. P.O. Mullins has reason to question Roger’s identity and he asks Roger to sign his name as a means of further identification. Roger then says, “Those headlights give me a pain. Watch this.” Roger kicks the fender
and both lights start to work. Unfortunately, P.O. Mullins has already given Roger the traffic citation. P.O. Mullins says, “I will certify that you fixed the lights in my presence prior to 1/2 hour after sunset on the next full business day and the judge will dismiss the charge against you.”
Based on these facts and the provisions of the V.T.L., which of the following statements is correct
A: P.O. Mullins’ comment re: the dismissal was correct.
B: The offense committed by Roger was a misdemeanor.
C: P.O. Mullins’ comment re: the dismissal might have been correct if only one headlight was out.
D: P.O. Mullins had no right to direct Roger to sign his name as a means of further identification.
C: When the equipment infraction involves two headlights out OR service brakes, the driver is out of luck.
Assuming it was a DISMISSAL case, the time period mentioned is correct. Furthermore, P.O.
Mullins has a statutory right to direct Roger to sign name. Section 376-a
