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54 Cards in this Set
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Tampering with warning Devices |
A person commits an offense if the person tampers with, damages, or removes a barricade, flare pot, sign , flasher signal |
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obeying warning signs and barricades |
A person commits an offense if the person disobeys the instructions of a warning sign
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operation of unregistered motor vehicle |
A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle that has not been registered fine not to exceed $200 |
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Operation of a vehicle under improper registration |
A vehicle with wrong registration class |
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Vehicle w/out license plate or registration insignia |
-does not display two license plates at the front and the rear -does not display proper registration -a trailer that does not display a license plate fine not to exceed $200 |
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Operation of motorcycle w/out seal |
A person operates a motorcycle that does not have attached registration seal |
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Operation of a vehicle w/ expired license plate |
after the 5th working day a person operates a motor vehicle w/out fixing *can be remedied if taken care of by the 20th working day |
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Fictitious, altered or obscured license plate |
A person commits an offense if the person attaches to display on a motor vehicle a # plate or registration that does not belong to the motor vehicle or is fake any obstruction to view plate illumination device that is not designated by law alters or obscures 1/2 or more of the name of the state |
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DeaLers Temporary tags |
-demonstrate or cause to be demonstrated to a prospective buyer the vehicle for sale -from one dealers business to the next
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Buyers temporary tags |
Except as provided by this section , a dealer shall issue to a person who buys a vehicle one temporary buyer's tag for the vehicle -the date on on which the vehicle is registered -or 60th day after the date of purchase -must show in ink on the buyers tag the actual date of sale and any other required info. |
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license required |
A person, other than a person expressly exempted under this chapter, may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway in this state unless the person holds a driver's license |
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License to be carried and exhibited on demand; Criminal Penalty |
-A person shall in his/her possession while operating a motor vehicle - A peace officer may stop and detain a person operating a motor vehicle to determine if the person has a license or not |
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Operation of motor vehicle by new state residents |
A person who enters this state as a new resident for no more than 90 days after must hold a Texas state driver's license |
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Designator on license issued to a person under 21 yrs of age |
License must be clearly marked a provisional license for anyone under 21 yrs of age |
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Suspension for offense relating to racing of motor vehicle on public highway or street |
-A license is automatically suspended on conviction of an offense for a period of 1 yr -eligible for occupational license
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DWLI |
A person operates a motor vehicle while license has been canceled -during a period the license is suspended or revoked -after renewal the license has been denied
if shown previously convicted/intoxicated caused or was at fault in a motor vehicle accidnt that resulted in serious bodily injury/death |
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Driving while disqualified prohibited |
A person commits an offense if the person drives a commercial vehicle while not having the appropriations to do so |
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Driving while having alcohol in system prohibited |
a person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle in this state while having a measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in the person's system -a peace officer may issue an out-of-service order based on PC |
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Officer's duties for driver's license suspension |
Shall take possession of any driver's license -issue a temporary driving permit -send to the dept. not later than the 5th business date of arrest: (a) copy of the driver's license suspension notice (b) any driver's license taken by the officer (c) a copy of any temporary driving permit (d) sworn report of information relevant to the arrest. |
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Alley Freeway Highway or st Roadway |
*not primarily used for through traffic *divided controlled access highway *width between the boundary lines of a public maintained way *portion of a highway, other than berm/shoulder |
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Passing a school bus |
When approaching a school bus from either direction when stopped and has a visual sign of discharging students is an offense fine not less than $200 no more than $1000 causes serious bodily injury person has been previously convicted possibly suspended six mos. beginning on date of conviction |
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Signaling turns; Use of turn Signals |
An operator shall us the signal authorized, to indicating lane change, to take a parked position -must indicate to turn a vehicle for not less than 100 ft |
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vehicle approaching or entering intersection |
-shall stop,yield, and grant immediate use of the intersection obey official traffic-control device *on an unpaved st. shall give right away to the paved portion of the intersection |
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Passing authorized Emergency Vehicle |
Vehicles must slow to a speed not to exceed 20 mph less than posted -if speed limit is 25 mph no higher than 5 mph results property damage or bodily injury |
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Obedience to signal approach of train |
an operator approaching a railroad grad crossing shall stop not closer than 15 ft and not further than 50 ft -commits an offense if the operator drives around under or through a barrier : no less than$50 no more than $200 |
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All vehicles to stop at certain railroad grade crossing. |
Stop if designated traffic sign says to do so -School buses, gas trucks & vehicles moving heavy equipment. |
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Emerging from an alley, driveway or building |
An operator SHALL stop the vehicle before -moving on a sidewalk or sidewalk area -yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian -yield to an approaching vehicle |
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stopping standing or parking prohibited in certain places |
An operator may not stop, stand or park on: (1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street (2) on a sidewalk (3) in an intersection (4) on a crosswalk (5)between a safety zone and the adjacent curb (6) alongside or opposite side a st. excavation (7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway (8) on a railroad track (9) where an official sign prohibits: -within 15 ft of a fire hydrant/ 20 ft of a crosswalk, 30 ft of a traffic control device, & 20 ft of a driveway enterance
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Removal of Unlawfully Stopped Vehicle |
(1) unattended on a bridge, Viaduct, or causeway or in a tube/tunnel and obstructing traffic (2) unlawfully parked and blocking the entrance to a private driveway (3) has been reported as stolen (4) is identified as having been stolen in a warrant issued on the filing of a complaint (5) is unattended and been sitting for more than 48 hrs (6) disabled so that normal operation is impossible: incapacitated, not in the vicinity (7) operated by a person an officer arrest
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Additional Parking Regulations |
An operator who stops or parks on a one-way roadway shall stop/park the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway in the direction of authorized traffic movement with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches or the right hand curb. |
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Prima Facie Speed Limit |
30 mph in an urban district, 15 in an alley 70 mph on a highway 60 mph on a highway that is outside an urban district 60 mph if a school bus beach 15 mph & a county road adjacent to a beach |
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Passing to left safe distance |
May not pass within 100 ft of railroad, intersection, bridge or tunnel -obey all no passing zones -when passing may not when on coming traffic is within 200 ft |
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Passing to right |
-for obstructions in roadway, vehicle being passed is making a left turn
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Driving on improved shoulder |
may drive if that operation is necessary and may be done safely, but only: -to stop, stand, park -accelerate before entering the main traveled lane -decelerate before making a right turn -pass another vehicle that is slowing to turn L -allow another vehicle to pass -permitted by a traffic control device -avoid collision |
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Following Distance |
Shall maintain an assured clear distance between the two vehicles can safely stop w/out colliding w/ the preceding vehicle or veering into another vehicle. |
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Reckless Driving Offense |
wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of person or property fine not exceed $200 confinement in county jail for not more than 30 days/ both also applies to private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business other than a private residential property or the property of a garage or parking lot |
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Driving through safety zone |
An operator may not drive through or in a safety zone |
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unattended motor vehicle |
An operator may not leave the vehicle unattended while running or being able to run without your consent. |
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Following or Obstructing Fire Apparatus or Ambulance |
an operator, unless on official business may not follow closer than 500 ft a fire apparatus/ follow closer than 500 ft of an ambulance that is active -drive or park the vehicle where an ambulance has been summoned |
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Crossing Fire Hose |
an operator may not cross over a fire hose without the the consent of the official in command |
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Systems |
A person commits an offense if the person who is younger than 8 yrs of age. unless the child is taller than 4'9 and does not keep the child secured during the operation of the vehicle |
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Riding in open Beds Offense |
A person commits an offense if the person operates an open-bed when a child younger than 18 years of age is occupying the bed |
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Riding in House Trailer |
a person may not occupy a house trailer or tractor trailer while it is being moved if riding in a trailer |
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Racing on highway (refer to 521.350 Trans.) |
a person may not participate in any manner in (1) a race (2) a vehicle speed competition/contest (3) a drag race or acceleration contest (4) a test of physical endurance (5) in connection with drag race if previously convicted/ intoxicated,open container, if previously convicted 2x an individual suffered bodily injury |
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Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer;Offense |
operator of a motor vehicle and wilfully fails or refuses to bring the vehicle to a stop or flees or attempts to elude |
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Crossing sidewalk or hike and Bike trail |
A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a sidewalk, sidewalk area, or hike and bike trail |
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Crossing property |
An operator may not cross a sidewalk or drive through a driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance w/out stopping the vehicle. -or to turn right or left form one highway to another. |
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lighting requirements |
-no more than 4 headlamps and no less than 1 on each side -tail lamps: red from 1000ft behind -stop lamps: red/amber visable 300ft -turn signal: Red/white/amber visable 500ft if 80in wide 300ft if less than 80in wide -Fog lamps: not more than 2 -Hazd Lamps: visible at least 500ft wh/am/red |
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Multiple-Beam Lighting Equipment Required |
-low brights within 500 ft -from rear 300 ft |
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Mirrors Required Muffler Required |
-A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror located to reflect to the operator a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 ft from the rear -Shall be equipped with a muffler |
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Responsibility of party to stop at accident involving personal injury or death or Damage |
-Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene/or as close as possible -immediately return -Remain at the scene -Shall do so w/out obstructing traffic Commits offense if he/she does not comply |
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Duty to Give Information and Render Aid |
Shall give the operators name and address as well as registration # |
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Safety Equipment Bicycle |
Shall not operate a bicycle with more passengers than what it is designed for must have brakes at nighttime unless it has a lamp on the front visible for 500ft & on rear a red reflector |
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Operation of ATV |
prohibited on public roadway
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