MPTC MV INVESTIGATIONS ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS GRADED A+ FOR
2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions (CMVI) - CORRECT ANSWERS-minor infractions with no
provisions for imprisonment or arrest
(speeding, equipment violations, marked lanes)
Criminal Violations - CORRECT ANSWERS-vehicle violations that have provisions for arrest and
imprisonment
Powers of Arrest for Specific MV Law Violations
(USA SIR) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Unlicensed
Suspended (or revoked) license
Authority, use without
Scene, leaving the (knowingly cause injury)
Influence, Operating under the
Refusal to submit (name, address, license and reg, provide false name)
MGL Chapter 85 deals with.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-regulations for ways
MGL Chapter 89 deals with... - CORRECT ANSWERS-laws of the road
MGL Chapter 90 deals with.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Motor Vehicles
, MGL Chapter 90B (sections 20-35) deals with... - CORRECT ANSWERS-recreation vehicles
motor vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS-an automobile, motorcycle, or other kind of vehicle (except
on rails) which is run by an engine or motor in the vehicle itself
operation - CORRECT ANSWERS-person operating a MV whenever they are inside the vehicle
and intentionally manipulate some mechanical or electrical part of the vehicle (gear shift,
ignition) which, alone or in sequence, will set the vehicle in motion
public way - CORRECT ANSWERS-any street or highway open to the public and controlled and
maintained by some level of government. This includes interstates, state highways and
municipal streets and roads.
public access - CORRECT ANSWERS-is not a "way" but a place where the general public has the
right of access and regularly drive MVs upon.
ex. parking lots
factors to determine a public way include, but not limited to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-street signs
traffic signals
asphalt or concrete surfaces
painted lanes and passing zone lines
adjacent curbing, sidewalks, or drainage
gov't deeds and certification documents
how to properly complete and serve a uniform citation in a timely manner - CORRECT
ANSWERS-use BLOCK letters
deliver copy of citation Immediately and IN HAND
EXAM QUESTIONS GRADED A+ FOR
2026 ASSURED EXCEL!!
Civil Motor Vehicle Infractions (CMVI) - CORRECT ANSWERS-minor infractions with no
provisions for imprisonment or arrest
(speeding, equipment violations, marked lanes)
Criminal Violations - CORRECT ANSWERS-vehicle violations that have provisions for arrest and
imprisonment
Powers of Arrest for Specific MV Law Violations
(USA SIR) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Unlicensed
Suspended (or revoked) license
Authority, use without
Scene, leaving the (knowingly cause injury)
Influence, Operating under the
Refusal to submit (name, address, license and reg, provide false name)
MGL Chapter 85 deals with.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-regulations for ways
MGL Chapter 89 deals with... - CORRECT ANSWERS-laws of the road
MGL Chapter 90 deals with.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Motor Vehicles
, MGL Chapter 90B (sections 20-35) deals with... - CORRECT ANSWERS-recreation vehicles
motor vehicle - CORRECT ANSWERS-an automobile, motorcycle, or other kind of vehicle (except
on rails) which is run by an engine or motor in the vehicle itself
operation - CORRECT ANSWERS-person operating a MV whenever they are inside the vehicle
and intentionally manipulate some mechanical or electrical part of the vehicle (gear shift,
ignition) which, alone or in sequence, will set the vehicle in motion
public way - CORRECT ANSWERS-any street or highway open to the public and controlled and
maintained by some level of government. This includes interstates, state highways and
municipal streets and roads.
public access - CORRECT ANSWERS-is not a "way" but a place where the general public has the
right of access and regularly drive MVs upon.
ex. parking lots
factors to determine a public way include, but not limited to: - CORRECT ANSWERS-street signs
traffic signals
asphalt or concrete surfaces
painted lanes and passing zone lines
adjacent curbing, sidewalks, or drainage
gov't deeds and certification documents
how to properly complete and serve a uniform citation in a timely manner - CORRECT
ANSWERS-use BLOCK letters
deliver copy of citation Immediately and IN HAND
