NVCJA MVC Exam: Questions With Strategic Solutions
What's our role during traffic enforcement? Right Ans - - Gain voluntary
compliance
- Discourage endangering themselves or others
- Take effective actions
What are the results of non-enforcement of traffic laws? Right Ans - - More
property damage
- More injuries
- More fatalities
What is needed to enforce code on private property? Right Ans -
landowners permission for registration and licensing
On private property open to the public, ONLY the following may be enforced:
Right Ans - - DUI
- Reckless driving
- Hit and Run
When enforcing Motor Vehicle Code, officers must be... Right Ans -
uniformed and displaying badge of authority
Seen Often = Too Much Risk of Apprehension = Right Ans - Voluntary
Compliance
Not Seen Often = Low Risk of Apprehension = Right Ans - Non-compliance
Argument for Whren v. United States (1996): Right Ans - Grounds for
approaching vehicle were PRE-TEXTUAL and suppression was DENIED
Whren v. United States (1996) Right Ans - Any traffic offense committed by
a driver is a legitimate legal basis for a traffic stop
Prouse v. Delaware (1976) Right Ans - Ruled that police must have
reasonable suspicion that a crime, or traffic violation has occurred to check a
driver's license and registration
Operator: Right Ans - the person in actual physical control of the vehicle
, 46.2-102 Right Ans - VA code gives state police officers and law-
enforcement officers (sheriffs and deputies) the ability to enforce felonies,
misdemeanors, and traffic infractions
46.2-104 Right Ans - the operator of any motor vehicle SHALL, on the
officers request, exhibit his drivers license and registration card
46.2-105.2 Right Ans - It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain a VA
driver's license, special id card, vehicle registration or other document
through use of counterfeit, forged or altered documents
- Class 2 Misdemeanor
46.2-300 Right Ans - (Driving without valid license)
No person shall drive without their license
46.2-301 Right Ans - No person shall drive while their licenses is revoked
or suspended
46.2-301.1 Right Ans - - Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle
- Driving by person whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked for
a violation of DWI or drugs related laws shall be impounded for a period of 30
days
- Allowing a suspended/ revoked driver to operate a motor vehicle
If you do not have private insurance, then... Right Ans - you must pay the
uninsured motor vehicle fee ($500)
Penalty for no insurance Right Ans - - DMV will suspend your license
plates, registration, and drivers license
- class 3 misdemeanor
46.2-302 Right Ans - DOS- Fail to pay fines
46.2-324 Right Ans - Fail to update address within 30 days of moving,
notify DMV of the change of address
- $5 fine
What's our role during traffic enforcement? Right Ans - - Gain voluntary
compliance
- Discourage endangering themselves or others
- Take effective actions
What are the results of non-enforcement of traffic laws? Right Ans - - More
property damage
- More injuries
- More fatalities
What is needed to enforce code on private property? Right Ans -
landowners permission for registration and licensing
On private property open to the public, ONLY the following may be enforced:
Right Ans - - DUI
- Reckless driving
- Hit and Run
When enforcing Motor Vehicle Code, officers must be... Right Ans -
uniformed and displaying badge of authority
Seen Often = Too Much Risk of Apprehension = Right Ans - Voluntary
Compliance
Not Seen Often = Low Risk of Apprehension = Right Ans - Non-compliance
Argument for Whren v. United States (1996): Right Ans - Grounds for
approaching vehicle were PRE-TEXTUAL and suppression was DENIED
Whren v. United States (1996) Right Ans - Any traffic offense committed by
a driver is a legitimate legal basis for a traffic stop
Prouse v. Delaware (1976) Right Ans - Ruled that police must have
reasonable suspicion that a crime, or traffic violation has occurred to check a
driver's license and registration
Operator: Right Ans - the person in actual physical control of the vehicle
, 46.2-102 Right Ans - VA code gives state police officers and law-
enforcement officers (sheriffs and deputies) the ability to enforce felonies,
misdemeanors, and traffic infractions
46.2-104 Right Ans - the operator of any motor vehicle SHALL, on the
officers request, exhibit his drivers license and registration card
46.2-105.2 Right Ans - It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain a VA
driver's license, special id card, vehicle registration or other document
through use of counterfeit, forged or altered documents
- Class 2 Misdemeanor
46.2-300 Right Ans - (Driving without valid license)
No person shall drive without their license
46.2-301 Right Ans - No person shall drive while their licenses is revoked
or suspended
46.2-301.1 Right Ans - - Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle
- Driving by person whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked for
a violation of DWI or drugs related laws shall be impounded for a period of 30
days
- Allowing a suspended/ revoked driver to operate a motor vehicle
If you do not have private insurance, then... Right Ans - you must pay the
uninsured motor vehicle fee ($500)
Penalty for no insurance Right Ans - - DMV will suspend your license
plates, registration, and drivers license
- class 3 misdemeanor
46.2-302 Right Ans - DOS- Fail to pay fines
46.2-324 Right Ans - Fail to update address within 30 days of moving,
notify DMV of the change of address
- $5 fine
