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Driving on Right Side of Roadway |
Operator shall drive on right half of roadway, and if driving more slowly you must move right |
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Driving Past Vehicle Moving in Opposite Direction |
Operator moving in opposite direction, must move to the right and give at least half of the roadway to the oncoming traffic |
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Passing to the Left; Return; Being Passed |
When Passing on one lane road, must pass on the left. When being passed, you may not accelerate until the other car has passed. Is used for when people cut back in after passing unsafely. |
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Passing to the Left: Safe Distance |
When passing a vehicle, the left lane must be clearly visible and free of approaching traffic. Must return to lane before reaching 200 feet of oncoming traffic or as soon as practical. |
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Passing to the Left: Passing Zones |
Vehicle may not pass on the left while in a no-passing zone. Enforced by signs or solid center lines. Temporary signs do not count, they must be supported by a city ordinance. But, it is considered a warning sign, and a violation is "disregard a traffic control device" |
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Driving to the Left of Center of Roadway: Limitations Other Than Passing |
A driver may not drive on the left side of the Roadway if within 100 feet of:
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Passing to the Right |
A vehicle may pass on the right of another vehicle if:
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Improved Shoulder |
An operator may drive on an improved shoulder to the right of the roadway but only to:
Does Not apply to:
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One Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands |
A driver shall only drive in the direction indicated. When driving around a Rotary, drive only to the right. |
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Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic |
An Operator on a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes shall drive within a single marked lane and may not move from lane unless movement can be made safely. Other vehicle must be present to be considered hazardous. |
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Driving on Multiple-Lane Roadway |
An operator entering a lane of traffic from a lane to the right shall yield to the vehicles entering the same lane from the left. |
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Following Distance |
An operator shall maintain an assured clear distance and can safely stop without colliding. Trucks drawing vehicles must leave space between them to allow another vehicle passing to occupy the space between. Doesn't Apply to:
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Driving on a Divided Highway |
When a highway is separated by space or a physical barrier an Operator may not drive over, across, or in a dividing space except:
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Restricted Access |
An operator may not drive on or from a limited-access or controlled-access roadway except at an entrance or exit that is established by public authority. |
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Passing a School Bus |
An operator on a highway, when approaching from either direction a school bus stopped on the highway to receive or discharge students:
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Turning at Intersection |
When turning right, turn as closely as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. When turning left yield to oncoming traffic. On intersecting one-way roads, left turn must turn as closely as practical to the curb |
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Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade |
May not pull a U-turn within 500 feet of the crest of a hill |
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Safely Turning |
Turning must be made in a safe manner |
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Signaling Turns; Use of Turn Signals |
Must use turn signals within 100 feet of turn. |
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Signaling Stops |
May not stop or suddenly decrease speed without first giving a stop signal. |
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Signals by Hand and Arm or by Signal Lamp |
An operator is required to give a stop or turn signal either by hand signals or lighting signal lamps. Arm signals mainly for bicycles or motorcycles. |
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Vehicle Approaching or Entering Intersection |
An operator approaching an intersection shall stop, yield, and grant immediate use of the intersection in obedience to traffic control device.
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Intersection Yielding |
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Vehicle Turning Left |
When turning left, you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic |
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Vehicle Entering or Leaving Limited-Access or Controlled Access Highway |
Must Yield to vehicles leaving or entering controlled access highway. |
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Vehicle Approached by Authorized Emergency Vehicle |
Drivers must move to the right and stop |
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Passing Certain Vehicles |
When a Police officer is using light signals on the side of the road, drivers must vacate the closest lane or reduce speed to 20 miles per hour under the posted speed limit. |
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Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train |
An operator approaching a railroad crossing shall stop no closer than 15 feet or no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
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Buses to Stop at all Railroad Grade Crossings |
All buses shall stop within 15 to 50 feet nearest rail of the railroad. While stopped, shall listen and look in both directions along the track for approaching trains.
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Vehicles Carrying Explosive Substances or Flammable Liquids |
When approaching railroad crossing, these vehicles must stop when within city or slow to 20 miles per hour when outside of city |
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Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossings |
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Emerging from an Alley, Driveway, or Building |
An operator emerging from an alley, driveway, or building must stop the vehicle before moving on a sidewalk to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian. |
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Stopping, Standing, or Parking Outside a Business or Residence District |
A vehicle may not park a vehicle on a main traveled part of a highway outside a business unless:
Not applicable to disabled vehicles, vehicles used to transport waste, or tow trucks. |
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Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places |
Prohibited to Park:
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Prohibited Places |
May not, except momentarily park:
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Additional Parking Regulations |
Must park parallel to and within 18 inches of curb |
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Removal of Unlawfully Stopped Vehicle |
A peace officer may tow a vehicle illegally parked anytime. -Or- If vehicle is abandoned:
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Overnight Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicle in or near residential Subdivision |
A commercial motor vehicle may not park in residential subdivision overnight. May only park during the day if working there. |
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Speeding Over Limit |
An operator may not drive at a speed greater then is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances then existing. |
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Unsafe Speed |
May not drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions |
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Fail to Control Speed |
Shall control speed of the vehicle as necessary to avoid colliding with another person or vehicle |
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Prima Facie Speed Limits |
Default Speeds when not Posted Urban Road Speed: 30 Miles Per hour Alley or Beach Speed: 15 Miles Per hour Numbered Highway: 70 Miles Per hour Non-Urban Highway: 60 Miles Per hour |
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Authority to Alter |
In order to post speed limit other than the Default Limits, a speed study must be conducted |
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Special Speed Limitations |
545.361 |
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Minimum Speed Regulations |
545.363 |
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Speed Limit Exception for Emergencies |
Speed Limit Does Not apply to:
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Reckless Driving; Offense |
A person commits an offense if the person drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property
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Special Speed Limitations |
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Moving A Parked Vehicle |
545.402 |
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Unattended Motor Vehicle |
An Operator may not leave the vehicle unattended without:
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Following or Obstructing Fire Apparatus or Ambulance |
A driver may not drive within 500 feet behind a fire truck or Ambulance |
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Crossing Fire Hose |
A driver is not allowed to drive over a fire hose unless given consent |
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Drawbars and Trailer Hitches; Saddle-mount towing |
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Towing Safety Chain |
Operators of a passenger car or light truck may not tow without using safety chains |
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Use of Rest Area: Offense |
An offense if the person remains at a rest area for more than 24 hours or erects a shelter at the area. Notice must be given to the offender and refuses to depart before an offense. |
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems; Offense |
A child must be in a safety seat unless:
Penalty is misdemeanor fine $25 - $250 Does not apply to someone transporting for hire |
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Safety Belts: Offense |
A person commits an offense if:
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Defense to Not using Safety Belts |
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Riding in Open Beds: Offense |
A person commits an offense if operates a open-bed truck occupied by a child younger than 18. Unless:
Fine of $25 - $200 |
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Riding in or on Boat or Personal Watercraft Drawn by Vehicle; Offense |
A person commits an offense if driver allows child younger than 18 to ride on watercraft drawn by the motor vehicle. |
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Backing a Vehicle |
An operator may not back the vehicle unless movement can be made safely. Also cannot backup on the shoulder or roadway of a limited access highway. |
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Riding on Motorcycle |
A motorcycle operator shall ride on a permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle. May not carry passengers unless designed to carry more passengers. Passenger must be at least 5 years of age. Fine of $100 - $200 |
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Obstruction of Operator's View or Driving Mechanism |
An operator may not drive a vehicle when more than 3 passengers are in the front seat such that
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Opening Vehicle Doors |
A person may not open a door on the side of moving traffic unless it is safe and doesn't interfere with traffic. |
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Riding in House Trailer |
A person may not occupy a house trailer while it is being moved. |
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Person Riding in Trailer |
A person may not operate a truck when another person occupies the trailer being drawn. Unless:
Class B Misdemeanor |
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Racing on Highway |
A person may not participate in any manner in:
Class B Misdemeanor Class A if intoxicated/open container |
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Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer; Offense |
A person commits an offense if the person willfully fails to stop or flees a pursuing police vehicle when given a visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop. The police vehicle must be marked.
Different from Evading (PC 38.04) |
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Crossing Sidewalk or Hike and Bike Trail |
A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a sidewalk or a hike/bike trail except on a permanent driveway. |
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Crossing Property |
An operator may not cross a parking lot or business entrance without stopping the vehicle or to avoid an intersection.
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Use of Wireless Communication Device in a School Crossing Zone or while operating a bus with a minor passenger |
An operator may not use use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone that is in effect. Unless:
Same rules for School Property |
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Operation of School Bus |
A person may not operate a school bus if:
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Insufficient Undercarriage |
An operator may not drive across a railroad crossing without sufficient undercarriage clearance |
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Permissible Conduct |
When operating as an authorized Emergency Vehicle the operator may:
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Audible or Visual Signals Required |
Operator shall use lights and sirens in accordance with policies when in emergency |
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Exceptions to Signal Requirement |
A police Officer may operate emergency vehicle without audible or visual signals if the officer is:
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Duty of Care |
This chapter does not relieve from the duty to operate the vehicle with appropriate regard for safety of all persons; or the consequences reckless disregard for the safety of others. |
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Closure of Road or Highway by Firefighter |
A firefighter may close one or more lanes of a road to protect the safety of persons. Only close affect lane or one additional lane. The firefighter shall deploy one or more vehicles with both lights and sirens. |
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General Equipment Offenses |
An operator commits a misdemeanor if:
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Duty to Display Lights |
A vehicle shall display each lighted lamp and illuminating device required:
A signaling device shall be lighted:
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Color Requirments |
Lighting or reflector on rear of vehicle:
Signaling Device on Rear of vehicle
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Restrictions on Use of Lights 547.305 |
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LED Ground Effect Lighting Equipment on Motorcycle |
May operate a motorcycle with non-flashing Amber or White LED's directed to the ground. |
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Headlamps Required |
Must have at least 2 headlamps mounted on each side of the front of the vehicle |
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Tail-lamps required |
A motor vehicle or trailer made after 1960 shall have at least 2 tail-lamps. (other standards for before 1960) |
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Stop-lamps Required |
Vehicles required to have at least 2 stop lamps. |
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Turn Signals Required |
Turn signals are required on each corner of vehicle. May use White or Amber lamp on any corner. May also use a Red Lamp on the rear of the vehicle. |
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Reflectors Required |
A Motor vehicle shall be equipped with 2 or more RED reflectors to the rear. Can include the tail-lamp. |
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Minimum Lighting Requirment |
On a vehicle specifically not required to be equipped with lamps shall:
Includes Bicycles! |
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Spot Lamps Permitted |
A motor vehicle may not be equipped with more than 2 spot lamps. Spot lamps shall not be aimed at mirrors or windshields |
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Fog Lamps Permitted |
A vehicle may be equipped with not more than 2 fog lights mounted at the front of the vehicle between 12 to 30 inches. |
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Auxiliary Passing Lamps Permitted |
A motor vehicle may be equipped with no more than 2 auxiliary passing lamps. May be used with headlights. Mounted at a height from 12-24 inches. |
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Auxiliary Driving Lamps Permitted |
A vehicle may be equipped with no more than 2 auxiliary driving lamps. May be used with headlights. |
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Hazard Lamps Permitted |
A vehicle may be equipped with lamps to warn others of a vehicular traffic hazard.
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Multiple Beam Lighting Equipment Required |
High beams shall reach 450 feet ahead Low beams shall reach 150 feet ahead |
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Large Vehicle Lighting Requirments |
A bus, truck , trailer, or semi-trailer shall be equipped with:
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Farm Tractor General Lighting |
Farm Tractors and implements of husbandry shall have:
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Lighting Equipment on Projecting Loads |
A vehicles transporting materials that extends at least 4 feet beyond the bed shall display on the extreme rear of the load:
-OR- 12 inch Red square flags that mark extremities |
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Lighting Requirements on Parked Vehicles |
A vehicle, other than a motor-driven cycle, shall be equipped with at least one lamp that:
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Brakes Required |
All motor vehicles shall be equipped with brakes except:
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Parking Brakes Required |
A vehicle, except motorcycles or motor-driven cycles, shall be equipped with parking brakes. |
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Brake warning devices required |
A bus or truck that uses air brakes, shall have a warning device that shows when brakes are under 50%. |
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Audible Warning Devices (Horn) |
A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in good working condition that emits a sound audible from 200 feet |
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Display of Hazard Lamps |
An operator of a vehicle that is stopped on a roadway or shoulder shall immediately display vehicle hazard warning lights |
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Display of Devices When view of Vehicle Obstructed |
If insufficient lights exists to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 1,000 feet, the operator shall within 10 minutes:
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Safety Belts Required |
A vehicle shall be equipped with front safety belts |
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Mirrors Required |
A motor vehicle shall have mirrors that reflect at least 200 feet to the rear |
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Windshield Wipers Required |
A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device that cleans moisture from windshield |
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Emission Systems Required |
Emission System is Required. An offense if it is removed or a part is removed. An offense if vehicle emits visible smoke for 10 seconds or longer or the smoke is suspended in the air for 10 seconds or longer before dissipating. |
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Use of Certain Video Equipment and Television Receivers |
Vehicle Television cannot be visible to operator unless vehicle's transmission is in park and the parking brake is applied. Unless it is built into the vehicle, such as a navigation system |
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Fire Extinguisher Required |
A school bus or a motor vehicle that transports passengers for hire shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher. |
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Restrictions on Windows |
Offense if the person operates a motor vehicle that has an object or material that obstructs or reduces the operators clear view |
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Radar Interference Devices; Offense |
A person may not use or attempt to install or operate a radar interference device in a motor vehicle. |
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Motorcycle Footrests and Handholds Required |
A motorcycle that is designed to carry more than one person must have the handlebars and footrests equipped for that person. |
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Additional Equipment Requirements for School Buses and Other Buses Used to Transport School Children |
A School Bus shall be equipped with:
When stopped, the school bus shall activate all flashing warning signal lights |
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Super Single Tire |
Means a wide-based, single tire that may be used in place of two standard tires on the same axle |
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Restrictions on Airbags |
A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:
A State Jail Felony |
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Requirements for Multifunction School School Activity Buses |
A multifunction school activity bus may not be painted "National School Bus Glossy Yellow" |
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Additional Equipment Requirements for Authorized Emergency Vehicles |
An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell:
The Operator shall use siren to warn other vehicles or pedestrians of approach |
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Emergency Vehicle Signal Lamps |
Signal Lamps shall be:
Volunteer firefighters may have signal lights |
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Motorcycle Lighting Requirements |
Motorcycle Lighting Requirements:
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Application of Bicycle Rules |
Applies only to a person operating a bicycle on:
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General Operation of a Bicycle |
A person operating a Bicycle shall:
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Bicycle Operation on Roadway |
A person operating a bicycle shall move to the right when slower than vehicle traffic, unless:
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Bicycle Safety Equipment |
Bicycle Safety Equipment Required:
May not Ride at Night unless:
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Competitive Bicycle Racing |
Only hold a competitive bicycle race on public roadway with approval appropriate local law enforcement agencies. |
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Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices |
Means a two non-tandem wheeled device designed for transporting one person that is self-balancing and propelled by an electric propulsion system with an average power of 750 watts or 1 Horsepower |
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Neighborhood Electric Vehicles |
Means a vehicle that cannot go faster than 35 miles per hour for use in a neighborhood
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Motor-Assisted Scooter |
A vehicle self-propelled device with at least 2 wheels in contact with the ground and has a braking system. Has a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40cc. Has a deck to stand or sit on and able to be propelled by human alone.
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Pocket Bike or Minimotorbike |
A self-propelled vehicle that is equipped with an engine that is 50cc or less, has 2 wheels, has a saddle, and not for use on the highway. |
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Operation of Pocket Bike |
Pocket Bikes are not Authorized on any:
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Operation of Motor-assisted Scooter |
Operation of Motor-assisted scooter only if:
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Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles |
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Pedestrian; Traffic Control Signals |
A pedestrian shall follow traffic control signals when crossing street:
Unless directed by a special control signal |
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Pedestrian Right-of-Way if Control Signal Present |
A pedestrian facing a "Walk" Signal may proceed and a operator a vehicle shall yield to the right-of-way to the pedestrian A Pedestrian facing a "Don't Walk" Signal may not proceed. If already in the roadway, will proceed. |
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Pedestrian Right-Of-Way at Crosswalk |
The operator of a vehicle shall yield to a pedestrian crossing a roadway in a crosswalk if:
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Crossing at Point other than Crosswalk |
A pedestrian shall yield to vehicles on the highway if crossing the roadway at a place:
Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, a person may only cross in crosswalk A pedestrian may only cross a intersection diagonally if authorized by a traffic control device |
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Use of Sidewalk |
A pedestrian may not walk along and on a roadway if an adjacent sidewalk is provided and is accessible to the pedestrian. If no sidewalk is provided, the pedestrian shall walk on the left side of the roadway or on the shoulder facing oncoming traffic. |
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Safety Guards or Mud Flaps Required |
Mud Flaps are required for:
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Promise to Appear |
When in violation of a Traffic Offense, the offender must sign the Promise to Appear ticket in order to be released from the traffic stop. If the offender refuses, they are refusing to appear before a judge and shall be arrested. |
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2 Traffic Offenses where you don't Arrest |
Officer shall issue a written notice to appear, or citation, for:
They must sign the citation though |
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Speeding Citation Must Include |
Speeding Citation must include both:
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Motor Cycle Protective Headgear |
Must wear protective headgear if under 21 years of age. If older than 21, it is an exception if:
If not wearing a helmet, may not stop solely to determine if the driver has completed the course or has health insurance coverage |
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Autocycle |
means a motor vehicle, other then a tractor, that is:
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To Ride Motor Cycle without Helmet |
If the operator is 21 or older and has completed the motorcycle safety course and has health insurance coverage. |
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Sport Bikes |
factory built motorcycles that resembleprofessional racing motorcycles. Thisstyle of motorcycles generally attracts younger riders |
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Street Bikes |
regular motorcycles that range from 250cc to 1100cc engines. |
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Cruiser Class Motor Cycle |
"Top End" motorcycles that average1100cc to 1800cc in size and usually are equipped with windshields, saddlebags,and accessories. Due to their price,their riders are usually older |
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Motorcycle Club |
A motorcycle club is a group of people that ridemotorcycles in organized activities. They may wear distinctive clothing to identify their club. Their primaryactivities involve the sport of motorcycling. |
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Criminal Street Gang |
3 or more persons with a common symbol that regular associate in the commission of criminal activities. |
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All-Terrain Vehicle |
Means a motor vehicle that is equipped with seats for the rider and a passenger. Has 3 or 4 tires and designed for off-highway use. Not more than 50 inches wide. |
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Beach |
means a beach area that borders the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico |
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Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle Under 14 |
If operating all-terrain vehicle and younger than 14 years of age, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
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All Terrain Safety Certificate Required |
A person must hold a safety certificate in order operate an all-terrain vehicle. |
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All Terrain Equipment Required Equipment |
All Terrain Vehicles are required to have:
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All Terrain Safety Equipment Required |
Must use a helmet and eye protection when operating an all-terrain vehicle |
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All-Terrain Vehicle on Roadway |
All Terrain vehicle prohibited on roadways unless:
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Disability |
Disability means:
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Mobility problem that substantially impairs a person's ability to ambulate |
means that a person cannot:
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Disabled Parking Placard |
The Disabled Parking Placard must have:
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Handicap Parking Application |
May use a Handicap Parking Spot if:
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Parking Privileges: Persons with Disabilities |
Parking Privileges of Disability
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Valid Disability Parking Space |
Needs the Disability sign and the international sign on the ground. Not enforceable without the sign in front of the space. |
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Abandoned Motor Vehicle |
A motor vehicle is abandoned if:
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Abdandoned Nuisance Vehicle |
means a motor vehicle that is at least 10 years old and is of a condition only to be junked, crushed, or dismantled. |
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Junked Vehicle |
means a vehicle that is wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable for more than:
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Vehicle Registration Required |
Required to register new vehicle or new resident within 30 days |
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Need Still |
Registration section LP section Insurance section Temp Tag follow traffic control devices remove material from highway 600.001 implied consent 724.001 |
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General Penalty for Traffic Violation |
Unless otherwise stated, the general penalty is:
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Who is responsible for removing debris in the roadway after an accident? |
The Tow Truck Driver is responsible for removing the debris after an accident from which a vehicle was towed. |
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Implied Consent |
If a person is arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated than the person is deemed to have consented to give a sample of their breath and blood. They are able to retract this consent at anytime though. |
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Dealer's Temporary Tag |
A dealer may issue a temporary tag for use on an unregistered vehicle by the dealer or the dealer's employees to demonstrate a prospective buyer of a vehicle. |
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Operation of Vehicle without License Plate |
A person commits an offense if operates on a public highway a motor vehicle that does not:
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Wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured License Plate |
commits an offense if:
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Obeying Warning Signs and Barricades |
A person commits an offense if the person disobeys a warning sign or drives around a barricade. Each violation is a separate offense Misdemeanor $1 - $200 |
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Vehicle Registration Offense |
Vehicle Registration Violation if:
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Requirement of Financial Responsibility |
A person may not operate a motor vehicle unless financial responsibility is established
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