Traffic Enforcement Definitions 7/16/2024

Questions and Answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

ABDICATE = To give up formally INTERNAL AUDIT = An accounting conducted by an entity within the agency, but outside the chain of command of the unit to be audited PRIVATE PROPERTY = Those grounds which are not public, to which the general public is denied access SEAT BELT = Safety belts installed in vehicles to provide protection during the operation of the vehicle

Match the following terms with their definitions:

ADVERSE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS = Conditions that make the operation of a motor vehicle hazardous AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE = The designated section on the reverse side of the defendant’s copy of the Uniform Traffic Citation to be completed upon inspection of a repaired vehicle equipment violation LINE VISIBLE PATROL = Moving or stationary observation between two points on a specified street or highway MILITARY PERSONNEL = Armed Forces personnel include regular members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and reserves who are on active duty

Match the following terms with their definitions:

AREA VISIBLE PATROL = Moving or stationary observation in an area that includes a number of streets or sections of highway COVERT STATIONARY OBSERVATION = The traffic enforcement unit cannot be viewed from the roadway being observed INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT = An integrated seat installed in the vehicle, for the use by small children, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations OVERT STATIONARY OBSERVATION = The traffic enforcement unit is positioned so that it is clearly visible to persons using ordinary powers of observation

Match the following terms with their definitions:

DIRECT VISIBLE PATROL = Area or line patrol that is specifically directed by supervisory members based on unfavorable traffic crash or enforcement data INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY = The Florida Highway Patrol or other law enforcement agencies SEIZURE = The lawful taking of a motor vehicle tag and/or driver’s license into custody, which has been suspended by DHSMV for inadequate INTERNAL AUDIT = An accounting conducted by an entity within the agency, but outside the chain of command of the unit to be audited Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

ADVERSE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS = Conditions that make the operation of a motor vehicle hazardous PRIVATE PROPERTY = Those grounds which are not public, to which the general public is denied access MILITARY PERSONNEL = Armed Forces personnel include regular members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and reserves who are on active duty ABDICATE = To give up formally Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

OVERT STATIONARY OBSERVATION = The traffic enforcement unit is positioned so that it is clearly visible to persons using ordinary powers of observation LINE VISIBLE PATROL = Moving or stationary observation between two points on a specified street or highway COVERT STATIONARY OBSERVATION = The traffic enforcement unit cannot be viewed from the roadway being observed DIRECT VISIBLE PATROL = Area or line patrol that is specifically directed by supervisory members based on unfavorable traffic crash or enforcement data Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT = An integrated seat installed in the vehicle, for the use by small children, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations SEAT BELT = Safety belts installed in vehicles to provide protection during the operation of the vehicle SEIZURE = The lawful taking of a motor vehicle tag and/or driver’s license into custody, which has been suspended by DHSMV for inadequate AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE = The designated section on the reverse side of the defendant’s copy of the Uniform Traffic Citation to be completed upon inspection of a repaired vehicle equipment violation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

AREA VISIBLE PATROL = Moving or stationary observation in an area that includes a number of streets or sections of highway INTERNAL AUDIT = An accounting conducted by an entity within the agency, but outside the chain of command of the unit to be audited INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY = The Florida Highway Patrol or other law enforcement agencies PRIVATE PROPERTY = Those grounds which are not public, to which the general public is denied access Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Enforcement Definitions

** Abdicate**: Formal surrender or relinquishment of power or responsibility.

Road and Weather Conditions

Adverse Road and Weather Conditions: Hazardous conditions that impede safe motor vehicle operation, including debris, downed power lines, fog, ice, flooding, exposed guard rails, and potholes.

Vehicle Equipment and Inspections

Affidavit of Compliance: A designated section on the reverse side of a Uniform Traffic Citation that must be completed upon inspection of a repaired vehicle equipment violation.

Patrol Types

Area Visible Patrol: Moving or stationary observation of multiple streets or highway sections.
Covert Stationary Observation: Hidden traffic enforcement unit positioned to observe traffic without being visible from the roadway.
Direct Visible Patrol: Targeted area or line patrol directed by supervisory members based on unfavorable traffic crash or enforcement data.
Line Visible Patrol: Moving or stationary observation between two points on a specified street or highway.
Overt Stationary Observation: Clearly visible traffic enforcement unit positioned to observe traffic.

Vehicle and Safety Features

Integrated Child Seat: A built-in seat installed in a vehicle for small children, used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Seat Belt: Safety belts installed in vehicles to provide protection during operation.

Law Enforcement and Auditing

Internal Audit: An accounting conducted by an entity within the agency, but outside the chain of command of the unit to be audited.
Investigative Agency: The Florida Highway Patrol or other law enforcement agencies.

Property and Seizure

Private Property: Grounds that are not public, to which the general public is denied access.
Seizure: The lawful taking of a motor vehicle tag and/or driver's license into custody, suspended by DHSMV for inadequate reasons.

Traffic Control

Traffic Control Device: Signs, signals, markings, and devices placed on, over, or adjacent to a street or highway to guide or regulate traffic.
Traffic Control Signal: Manual, electronic, or mechanical devices used to control traffic flow.