Questions and Answers
What are the insurance requirements for a single death or injury?
What are the penalties for evading a peace officer?
How long do points stay on your driving record?
36 months or longer
What does the Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) consist of?
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How many points may categorize a person as a negligent operator in 12 months?
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What happens if you get 4 points in 12 months?
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What is required if you obtain a vehicle from a private party?
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What should you do when you sell or transfer a vehicle?
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What happens if a driver is cited for a 1 point traffic violation?
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What is the consequence of driving recklessly and causing bodily injury?
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How long is DMV probation for negligent driver points?
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Study Notes
Insurance Requirements
- Minimum coverage includes $15,000 for a single death/injury, $30,000 for multiple deaths/injuries, and $5,000 for property damage.
Evading a Peace Officer
- Willfully fleeing from a peace officer is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail (CVC §2800.1).
- Causing serious bodily injury during a police pursuit can lead to 3, 5, or 7 years in state prison or 1 year in county jail, with fines between $2,000 and $10,000.
- Manslaughter due to evading police pursuit carries a minimum prison sentence of 4 to 10 years.
Points on the Driver Record
- DMV maintains a public record of all traffic convictions and collisions, with occurrences remaining on record for a minimum of 36 months.
Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS)
- A system based on negligent operator points, involving warning letters and progressive sanctions against driving privileges.
Point Count Totals for Negligent Operators
- Considered a negligent operator at 4 points within 12 months, 6 points within 24 months, or 8 points within 36 months.
Examples of 1 Point Violations
- Includes traffic convictions and at-fault collisions that result in 1 point.
Examples of 2 Point Violations
- Examples include reckless driving, hit-and-run incidents, DUI of alcohol/drugs, and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Consequences of 4 Points in 12 Months
- Accumulating 4 points within a 12-month period results in the loss of driver's license.
Traffic Violator School Convictions
- Drivers cited for a 1 point violation may attend traffic violator school once every 18 months to mask citation from record.
- Completion is electronically reported to the court; paper certificates are no longer used.
Consequences of Excessive Negligent Driver Points
- DMV may place drivers on 1-year probation, including a 6-month suspension, or fully revoke driving privileges.
Post-Suspension or Revocation
- After the suspension or revocation period, individuals can apply for a new driver's license, requiring proof of financial responsibility.
Reckless Driving Penalties
- Convictions for reckless driving or speed contests causing bodily injury may lead to 30 days to 6 months in jail, along with fines of $220 to $1,000, or both.
Business Partner Automation (BPA)
- Dealers in the BPA program can process DMV documents, issuing registration cards, license plates, and stickers directly to customers.
Vehicle Ownership Transfer
- Ownership must be transferred within 10 days after purchasing a vehicle from a private party.
Reporting Vehicle Sales or Transfers
- Sellers must report the sale or transfer of a vehicle to DMV within 5 days.
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