MVC Words & Phrases
The term for a person who is in control of a motor vehicle whether moving or parked
Operator
What operator documents are required when requested by a police officer on a traffic stop
License, registration, proof of insurance
What violation occurs when an operator blocks or interferes with traffic flow on public streets or highways
Impeding Traffic
The burden of proof required in a court of law for a civil infraction.
Preponderance of the evidence
The burden of proof for a misdemeanor traffic charge in a court of law is
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
A traffic control ______ is the term for all signs and other devices used to regulate traffic
Traffic Control Device
Number of operator's licenses a person can posses at any given time
One
OWI "Super Drunk" high BAC is when an operator has a BAC of ______ or more
.17 BAC
This type of infraction includes violations like running a red light or speeding.
Civil Infraction
Penalty for a commercial motor vehicle operator to refuse a PBT
Misdemeanor
The term for a person behind the wheel of a moving motor vehicle upon a roadway
Driver
The penalty for driving without having a valid operator's license in immediate possession.
Misdemeanor
Who is presumed responsible for parking citations
Registered Owner
Violation for operating in a manner that is is likely to endanger any person or property, without willful or wantoness
Careless Driving
Charge for operating a vehicle in a manner that shows willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
Reckless Driving
A traffic control ______ is the term for any device whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed
Traffic Control Signal
What license is required to operate a school bus carrying 16 or more passengers
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
The minimum time frame/period a vehicle must be left unattended on a public roadway to be considered abandoned.
48 hours
Violation for driving at a speed without due regard to the traffic, surface, weather conditions, and width of the highway
Violation of Basic Speed Law
Charge for a vehicle operator who ignores a visual or audible signal to stop by an officer in a fully marked patrol vehicle
Fleeing and Eluding
The term for a 2 or 3-wheeled vehicle to which both of the following apply:
It is equipped with a motor that does not exceed 100 cubic centimeters piston displacement
Max speed of 30mph
Moped
Restricted license holders must show an officer proof of _____ when requested during a traffic stop
Destination
What are the 2 penalties for an implied consent refusal?
License suspension and addition of 6 points on the operator's driving record
The minimum period a plated vehicle must be left unattended on a limited access freeway to be considered abandoned.
18 Hours
This type of misdemeanor does NOT need to occur in the presence of a police officer
93-Day Misdemeanor