MVC Words & Phrases
The term for a person who is in control of a motor vehicle whether moving or parked
Operator
Number of operator's licenses a person can posses at any given time
One
What is the violation called 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
The amount of points needed in a 2-year period for a license suspension
12
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
What type of penalty occurs when a commercial motor vehicle operator refuses a PBT
Misdemeanor
The term for a person behind the wheel of a moving motor vehicle upon a roadway
Driver
What type of penalty is driving without having a valid operator's license in immediate possession.
Misdemeanor
Who is presumed responsible for parking citations
Registered Owner
What is the violation called when an operator drives in a manner that is is likely to endanger any person or property, without willful or wantoness
Careless Driving
What is the violation called 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 type of license is required to operate a school bus that holds 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
The minimum period a plated vehicle must be left unattended on a limited access freeway to be considered abandoned.
18 Hours
An OWI becomes a 2nd offense if the operator has 1 prior OWI conviction within _______ years of the current arrest
7 years
Every traffic control device (stop sign, yield sign, etc.) requires a ___________ to officially establish its validity and location on a highway
Traffic Control Order
Restricted license holders must show an officer proof of _____ when requested during a traffic stop
Destination
What are the 2 sanctions/penalties for an implied consent refusal?
License suspension and addition of 6 points on the operator's driving record
What is the violation called for driving at a speed without due regard to the traffic, surface, weather conditions, and width of the highway
Violation of Basic Speed Law
This type of misdemeanor does NOT need to occur in the presence of a police officer
93-Day Misdemeanor