Chapter 2: Administrative and traffic laws Administrative Laws Right-of-Way Rules Speed Limits Risks Responsible driving (red book) Notes and Study Guide

What Is An Administrative Law? An administrative law governs the procedures for issuing drivers licenses, learners permits, and registering motor vehicles. The state can suspend or revoke a license.

Administrative laws continued… Suspend is for a specified period of time (usually 30 to 90 days, but must be less than 365 days) Revoke means that the state takes away your license for a year or more The Point System: Traffic violations cost a number of point(s) which depend on their seriousness The points are put on the driver’s record Some violations are so serious the driver can have their license revoked immediately. These include: (DUI) driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident where there has been an injury, and using a vehicle in a crime.

Administrative Laws Continued Vehicle Registration: When you buy a vehicle you must register it with the state You will receive a registration form and license plates You must provide the name of your insurance company Registration must be renewed every year or two Keep your registration in your car Certificate of Title: Indicates when you bought the car Proves you own the car Anyone selling a car must supply the title to the buyer The title lists the name of the owner, the make, (VIN) vehicle identification number, and the engine number of the car

Following Administrative Laws Insurance in New Jersey that is mandatory is called LIABILITY. You must show that you can pay for damages you may cause if you are in a crash that results in death, injury, or property damage to others

What Is The Right-Of-Way? As a driver you will have to yield the right-of-way, or let others go first Never assume you have the right-of-way Protect drivers from collisions Are the same in all states

When Should You Yield the Right-of-Way? Any emergency vehicle, with lights and/or sirens on. Blind people using a white cane and/or a guide dog, or people who are on motorized - assistance devices in both cases no matter where they are crossing the road. Yield to any pedestrians in crosswalks. On a non-divided highway, all drivers must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading children, flashing lights and stop arm is down. Postal vehicles who are re-entering the flow of traffic. When signaling a move left or right into a lane being used by other drivers. Yield to any vehicle that is passing or appears to be so close that it presents a danger. Any vehicle already in the intersection.

KINDS of speed limits Posted speed limits - you can not safely drive faster or slower, then the shown speed in ideal conditions. A fixed speed limit is the maximum and minimum speed you can drive. You can never legally drive faster then the posted speed. If you drive faster then the limit, you can get a ticket. You can also be ticketed for driving too slow, slow drivers can cause traffic tie-ups and congestion.

KINDS OF SPEED LIMITS Advisory speed limit warn you to adjust your speed on roads that are not straight or flat. (If there is a very sharp curve, underneath the warning sign, there is a square yellow sign to advise you of the maximum speed that is safe for that curve.) Some states have day and night speed limits. They may lower the speed limit at night because it is more dangerous to drive at night.

Basic Speed Laws No matter what the speed limit is posted, all states have a basic speed rule in their traffic laws. The law says to always drive at a speed reasonable and proper for existing conditions.

High risk behaviors Aggressive driving - speeding, running red lights or stop signs, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, unsafe passing Reckless driving - endangering other drivers that involves improper driving acts such as driving under the influence, sleeping while driving, failure to yield right-of-way Inattention & distractions - leading cause of crashes, eating, drinking, tuning radio, talking to others in vehicle, texting or talking on cell phone

Defensive driving The act or practice of operating an automobile in such a way as to minimize accidents, especially by looking out for and avoiding others who are driving badly. Motorist who practice defensive driving abide by and follow all the traffic laws. Most collisions are caused by motorist ERROR!!!!!