Road Safety Regulations

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What type of system meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.213?

Booster seat system

Child passenger restraint system (correct)

Vehicle safety belt system

Lap belt system

At what age must a child be secured in a child passenger restraint system, regardless of weight?

Less than six years of age

Less than two years of age

Less than eight years of age

Less than four years of age (correct)

What is the weight threshold for a child to be secured in a child passenger restraint system?

Fifty pounds

Forty pounds (correct)

Thirty pounds

Sixty pounds

What is the height threshold for a child to be secured in a booster seat or vehicle safety belt?

Four feet, nine inches tall Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can a child be transported in the back seat of a motor vehicle while wearing only a lap belt?

If the back seat of the motor vehicle is not equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the rule of children being secured in a child safety restraint device appropriate for the child?

When there are more children than seating positions in the enclosed area of a motor vehicle Signup and view all the answers

According to the statute, what is the maximum fine for violating certain child passenger restraint system regulations?

Fifty dollars Signup and view all the answers

Who is exempt from the provisions of this section?

Students four years of age or older on school buses Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a driver who receives a citation for violating child passenger restraint system regulations?

Evidence of acquisition of a child passenger restraint system Signup and view all the answers

What is the age limit for the use of a child passenger restraint system?

Under the age of four years Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited on certain public thoroughfares?

Motorized bicycles Signup and view all the answers

Who may operate all-terrain vehicles on highways?

Governmental entities for official use Signup and view all the answers

What is required to operate a motorized bicycle?

A valid license to operate a motor vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the highways and transportation commission's program?

To develop understanding of and ensure compliance with child passenger restraint system regulations Signup and view all the answers

What information must be noted on a M.U.C.S. for a child restraint system violation?

The child's name and date of birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of special permits issued by governing bodies of cities?

To issue special permits for special uses of all-terrain vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a motor vehicle be operated without a current state registration license?

Only for an official inspection Signup and view all the answers

How long can newly manufactured vehicles be operated without a state inspection?

Two years Signup and view all the answers

If a vehicle owner has a vehicle inspected and the vehicle fails inspection, how long does the owner have to make corrections?

Fifteen days Signup and view all the answers

What must be obtained before the vehicle is operated again after corrections are made?

A certificate of inspection and approval Signup and view all the answers

Who must inform the owner that they need not have the corrections made at the inspection station?

The inspecting personnel of the official inspection station Signup and view all the answers

What is a part of the practical application of a traffic or vehicle equipment regulation?

Explaining the regulation to the class Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed at which an all-terrain vehicle can be operated on a highway?

Less than thirty miles per hour Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can an all-terrain vehicle be operated within a stream or river in this state?

For agricultural purposes or for fording a stream or river at a road crossing Signup and view all the answers

What type of license is required to operate an all-terrain vehicle on a highway?

Valid operator's or chauffeur's license Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bicycle safety flag on an all-terrain vehicle?

To provide visibility to other road users Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for operating an all-terrain vehicle without a helmet?

Eighteen years of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the emblem required on the rear of an all-terrain vehicle?

Equilateral triangle Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height of the emblem required on the rear of an all-terrain vehicle?

Two feet above the roadway Signup and view all the answers

How often must an all-terrain vehicle be inspected?

The inspection is valid for the entire registration period Signup and view all the answers

How long does a vehicle owner have to register their vehicle after inspection?

Sixty days Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the spark arrester on an all-terrain vehicle?

To prevent forest fires Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Child Passenger Restraint System

A child passenger restraint system is a seating system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 C.F.R. 571.213) and is either permanently affixed to a motor vehicle or attached by a safety belt or universal attachment system.
Every driver transporting a child under 16 years old must provide protection for the child by using a child passenger restraint system or vehicle safety belt according to the child's age, weight, and height.

Age and Weight Requirements

Children under 4 years old, regardless of weight, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system.
Children weighing less than 40 pounds, regardless of age, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system.
Children at least 4 years old but less than 8 years old, who weigh at least 40 pounds but less than 80 pounds, and are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall, must be secured in a child passenger restraint system or booster seat.
Children at least 80 pounds or more than 4 feet 9 inches tall must be secured by a vehicle safety belt or booster seat.

Exceptions and Penalties

The driver transporting children is not in violation of this section if there are more children than seating positions in the enclosed area of the motor vehicle.
Any driver who violates the child passenger restraint system requirements may be punished by a fine of not more than $50 and court costs.
The provisions of this section do not apply to public carriers for hire or students 4 years or older who are passengers on a school bus.

Motorized Bicycles

No person shall operate a motorized bicycle on any highway or street in this state unless the person has a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
No motorized bicycle may be operated on any public thoroughfare located within this state that is part of the federal interstate highway system.

All-Terrain Vehicles

No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle on any highway or street in this state, except for certain exceptions (e.g., government vehicles, agricultural purposes, handicapped persons).
No person shall operate an off-road vehicle within any stream or river in this state, except for certain exceptions (e.g., owning or having permission to be on the land, for agricultural purposes).
All-terrain vehicles operated on a highway must have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, except for handicapped persons.
All-terrain vehicles must have a bicycle safety flag attached to the rear of the vehicle.

Equipment Requirements

Every all-terrain vehicle must have the following equipment:
- A lighted headlamp and tail lamp
- An equilateral triangular emblem mounted on the rear of the vehicle
- A braking system maintained in good operating condition
- An adequate muffler system in good working condition
- A United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester

Vehicle Inspections

Registration of a vehicle must be made within 60 days of inspection.
The inspection is valid for the entire registration period.
For the purpose of obtaining an inspection only, it is lawful to operate a motor vehicle over the most direct route between the owner's usual place of residence and an inspection station of the owner's choice.
Newly manufactured vehicles may be operated without a state inspection for a period of 2 years.

Failure of Inspection

If a vehicle fails inspection, the owner has 15 days to correct the defects or unsafe conditions.
The owner may correct the defects themselves or have them corrected at a place of their choice.
Before the vehicle is operated again, a certificate of inspection and approval must be obtained.

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Quiz about road safety laws and regulations, including child passenger restraint systems and driver responsibilities.