MPTC Lynnfield Motor Vehicle Investigations
What are the three elements needed to charge with a person with a motor
vehicle offense? Right Ans - 1. a motor vehicle
2. being operated on
3. a public way or a place the public has access to, and in some instances, a
private way
According to the M.G.L definition of a motor vehicle, what would be
considered a motor vehicle? Right Ans - cars, trucks, motorcycles, all-
terrain vehicles, recreation vehicles, snow vehicles, and all vehicles being
towed.
Who is considered an "operator" in regard to operation of a motor vehicle?
Right Ans - A person is 'operating' a motor vehicle whenever they are inside
the vehicle and intentionally manipulate some mechanical or electrical part of
the vehicle which, alone or in sequence, will set the vehicle in motion.
What are the four types of citations? Right Ans - 1. Written warning
2. CMVI
3. Criminal
4. Arrest
Is there a time limit for filling out a uniform citation? Right Ans - officers
must fill out the uniform citation as completely as possible and as soon as
possible in relation to the time the violation was committed.
How should an officer fill out a uniform citation? Right Ans - Officers
should use block lettering and press down hard enough to ensure all carbon
copies are legible.
How many days does someone have to get a newly registered vehicle
inspected? Right Ans - 7 Days
What does an inspection sticker with a red "R" on it mean? Right Ans - The
vehicle failed a safety equipment inspection. Vehicles cannot be driven on the
road until repairs are made.
What are the three elements needed to charge with a person with a motor
vehicle offense? Right Ans - 1. a motor vehicle
2. being operated on
3. a public way or a place the public has access to, and in some instances, a
private way
According to the M.G.L definition of a motor vehicle, what would be
considered a motor vehicle? Right Ans - cars, trucks, motorcycles, all-
terrain vehicles, recreation vehicles, snow vehicles, and all vehicles being
towed.
Who is considered an "operator" in regard to operation of a motor vehicle?
Right Ans - A person is 'operating' a motor vehicle whenever they are inside
the vehicle and intentionally manipulate some mechanical or electrical part of
the vehicle which, alone or in sequence, will set the vehicle in motion.
What are the four types of citations? Right Ans - 1. Written warning
2. CMVI
3. Criminal
4. Arrest
Is there a time limit for filling out a uniform citation? Right Ans - officers
must fill out the uniform citation as completely as possible and as soon as
possible in relation to the time the violation was committed.
How should an officer fill out a uniform citation? Right Ans - Officers
should use block lettering and press down hard enough to ensure all carbon
copies are legible.
How many days does someone have to get a newly registered vehicle
inspected? Right Ans - 7 Days
What does an inspection sticker with a red "R" on it mean? Right Ans - The
vehicle failed a safety equipment inspection. Vehicles cannot be driven on the
road until repairs are made.
