"Traffic codes are laws that generally include provisions relating to the establishment of authority and enforcement procedures, statement of the rules of the road, and other safety provisions."
Laws and regulations that govern driving and transportation.
Road signs and symbols: Understanding and following the various road signs and symbols is crucial for safe driving and navigating roads.
Traffic signals: Understanding and following traffic light signals and other signals such as pedestrian signals.
Vehicle control: A driver should be familiar with how to start, stop, and operate a vehicle in normal and emergency situations.
Rules of the road: Knowing and understanding the rules of the road can help a driver avoid accidents and stay safe.
Right of way: Understanding who has the right of way in different situations.
Speed limits: Knowing the speed limits and the consequences of exceeding them.
Parking regulations: Understanding where and how to park legally and safely.
Defensive driving: Learning how to anticipate and respond to other drivers’ actions to avoid accidents.
DUI laws and penalties: Understanding the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the legal consequences of doing so.
Seat belt laws: Understanding the importance of wearing seat belts and the legal requirements for doing so.
Special needs transportation: Understanding how to accommodate individuals with disabilities when transporting them.
Bicycle laws: Understanding the laws and guidelines for sharing the road with bicycles and how to safely pass them.
Road rage: Understanding how to avoid road rage and how to respond effectively in a road rage encounter.
Speed Limits: The maximum and minimum speeds on roads, highways, and streets, which are set to protect drivers, pedestrians, and other users.
Traffic Signals: Red, yellow, and green lights, and other signs, used to instruct drivers and pedestrians when to stop, go, or proceed with caution.
Road Signs: A wide range of signs, including regulatory signs (e.g., stop, yield, no parking), warning signs (e.g., sharp turn, pedestrian crossing), and informational signs (e.g., rest areas, hospitals).
Lane Markings: Painted lines, arrows, and symbols on the road that help drivers know where to go, and also help regulate traffic flow.
Seat Belt Laws: Laws that require all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts, which can prevent injury or death in case of a crash.
DUI/DWI Laws: Laws and regulations that prohibit drivers from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which can impair their judgment and reaction times.
Cell Phone Use Laws: Laws that prohibit drivers from using their cell phones while driving, which can distract them and lead to accidents.
Parking and Towing Regulations: Rules regarding where vehicles can be parked, how long they can be parked, and under what circumstances they can be towed.
Motorcycle and Bicycle Laws: Laws that regulate the use of motorcycles and bicycles on roads and highways, including laws pertaining to helmets and rider behavior.
Commercial Vehicle Regulations: Regulations that govern commercial trucks, buses, and other large vehicles, including laws pertaining to weight restrictions, hours of operation, and maintenance.
"Administrative regulations for driver licensing, vehicle ownership and registration, insurance, vehicle safety inspections and parking violations may also be included."
"Violations of traffic code (i.e., a 'moving violation') are often dealt with by forfeiting a fine in response to receiving a valid citation ('getting a ticket')."
"Other violations, such as drunk driving or vehicular homicide, are handled through the criminal courts."
"There may also be civil and administrative cases that arise from the same violation (including payment of damages and loss of driving privileges)."
"In some jurisdictions, there is a separate code-enforcement branch of government that handles illegal parking and other non-moving violations (e.g., noise and other emissions, illegal equipment)."
"Elsewhere, there may be multiple overlapping police agencies patrolling for violations of state or federal driving regulations."
"Traffic codes are laws that... include provisions relating to the establishment of authority and enforcement procedures, statement of the rules of the road, and other safety provisions."
"Administrative regulations for driver licensing, vehicle ownership and registration, insurance, vehicle safety inspections and parking violations may also be included..."
"Violations of traffic code (i.e., a 'moving violation') are often dealt with by forfeiting a fine in response to receiving a valid citation ('getting a ticket')."
"Other violations, such as drunk driving or vehicular homicide, are handled through the criminal courts."
"...there may also be civil and administrative cases that arise from the same violation (including payment of damages and loss of driving privileges)."
"In some jurisdictions, there is a separate code-enforcement branch of government that handles illegal parking and other non-moving violations..."
"Elsewhere, there may be multiple overlapping police agencies patrolling for violations of state or federal driving regulations."
"Administrative regulations for driver licensing, vehicle ownership and registration, insurance, vehicle safety inspections and parking violations may also be included..."
"Violations of traffic code (i.e., a 'moving violation') are often dealt with by forfeiting a fine in response to receiving a valid citation ('getting a ticket')."
"Other violations, such as drunk driving or vehicular homicide, are handled through the criminal courts."
"...there may also be civil and administrative cases that arise from the same violation (including payment of damages and loss of driving privileges)."
"In some jurisdictions, there is a separate code-enforcement branch of government that handles illegal parking and other non-moving violations..."
"Elsewhere, there may be multiple overlapping police agencies patrolling for violations of state or federal driving regulations."