25 Questions
What is the purpose of the form traffic citation supplied by the department to traffic enforcement agencies?
To provide a notice to appear for traffic violations
When can a law enforcement officer check the box for aggressive careless driving on the form traffic citation?
When the officer believes that the traffic violation or crash was due to aggressive careless driving
What is the purpose of the affidavit-of-compliance form issued along with the form traffic citation for a violation of s. 316.610?
To indicate the specific defect needing to be corrected
In the case of a violation of s. 316.610 by a commercial motor vehicle, can an affidavit of compliance be issued?
No, an affidavit of compliance may not be issued
What is the purpose of including boxes on the form traffic citation for specific violations?
To streamline the citation process for certain violations
What is the time frame within which a traffic enforcement agency must deposit the original traffic citation or provide a replica of the citation data to a court?
5 days
What is one of the requirements for the form traffic citation prepared and supplied by the department to traffic enforcement agencies?
Issued in prenumbered books and meets the requirements of this chapter
In what manner can a traffic enforcement agency produce uniform traffic citations?
By electronic means
What should be included in the traffic infraction reference guide distributed by the department?
Class of the traffic infraction and associated penalties
When can a traffic enforcement officer deposit the original traffic citation or provide a replica of the citation data to a court within 45 days after issuance?
If it is a violation under s. 316.1001
What is the responsibility of courts, enforcement agencies, and the department with regard to uniform traffic citations?
Courts, enforcement agencies, and the department are jointly responsible for accounting for all uniform traffic citations
In what manner must affidavit-of-compliance forms be distributed?
In the same manner and to the same parties as the form traffic citation
How should affidavit-of-compliance forms be produced?
What is one of the requirements for the form traffic citation prepared and supplied by the department to traffic enforcement agencies?
What is the purpose of including boxes on the form traffic citation for specific violations?
What must a traffic enforcement agency do if they choose to produce uniform traffic citations by electronic means?
They must ensure the citations are consistent with state traffic court rules and department procedures
What information does the department need to distribute to traffic enforcement agencies upon request?
A traffic infraction reference guide
Who is responsible for accounting for all uniform traffic citations?
Courts, enforcement agencies, and the department
What must a traffic enforcement officer do when issuing a traffic citation?
Deposit the original traffic citation or provide a replica of the citation data to a court within 5 business days
What is the time limit for depositing a traffic citation issued pursuant to s. 316.1001?
45 days after the date of issuance
In what manner should an affidavit-of-compliance form be distributed?
In the same manner as a form traffic citation
What is required if a traffic enforcement agency chooses to produce uniform traffic citations by electronic means?
The citations must be appropriately numbered and inventoried
What should be included in a traffic infraction reference guide distributed by the department?
Class of the traffic infraction, penalty for the infraction, and points to be assessed on a driver’s record
Which entity establishes the procedures for accounting for all uniform traffic citations?
The department
What is the timeline for providing a replica of citation data to a court after issuing a traffic citation?
Within 5 business days
Test your knowledge about the form and procedures for traffic citations in the state. This quiz covers the requirements, rules, and procedures for issuing traffic citations as per the state traffic court and department regulations.
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