GPSTC BLETC: Speed Detection Operator Certification Training
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1. Why do we en- To gain voluntary compliance.
force speed laws?
2. First Traffic Law in June 12, 1652
America
Prohibited riding horses at a gallop in the city.
3. First State to Pass Connecticut. 12 mph in the city and 15 mph on country roads
Speed Limit Law
4. First Traffic Code New York City in 1903
5. National Speed 1974
Limit
Speed limit of 55 mph set
6. Speed Limit 1980's
Change
Fuel price rose limit to 65 mph
7. Speed Handed 1995
over to States
Congress handed laws to states, many have raised limit to 70 mph
8. Basic Speed Law Violators must be unreasonable, imprudent, and driving in poor road or vehicle
conditions
9. Basic Speed Limit no person shall operate a vehicle beyond a speed that is safe and prudent for the
current conditions
10. OCGA 40-6-180 Too fast for conditions
Basic speed law
11. Prima Facie given speed is valid on its face, defense can challenge that speed observed is
Speed Limit unsafe
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hzwepi
1. Why do we en- To gain voluntary compliance.
force speed laws?
2. First Traffic Law in June 12, 1652
America
Prohibited riding horses at a gallop in the city.
3. First State to Pass Connecticut. 12 mph in the city and 15 mph on country roads
Speed Limit Law
4. First Traffic Code New York City in 1903
5. National Speed 1974
Limit
Speed limit of 55 mph set
6. Speed Limit 1980's
Change
Fuel price rose limit to 65 mph
7. Speed Handed 1995
over to States
Congress handed laws to states, many have raised limit to 70 mph
8. Basic Speed Law Violators must be unreasonable, imprudent, and driving in poor road or vehicle
conditions
9. Basic Speed Limit no person shall operate a vehicle beyond a speed that is safe and prudent for the
current conditions
10. OCGA 40-6-180 Too fast for conditions
Basic speed law
11. Prima Facie given speed is valid on its face, defense can challenge that speed observed is
Speed Limit unsafe
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