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February 26, 2010
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Traffic Violation Terms and Definitions

 

 

Alignment
The geometric characteristics or layout of a roadway. Alignment is usually subdivided into horizontal alignment. Includes straight, curve left, curve right.

Changing Lanes
Shift from one traffic lane to another traffic lane moving in the same direction.

Deployed-Side Air Bag
Air bag on side of motor vehicle is deployed out of its cover and protruding into occupant compartment. Bag is fully or partially deflated or inflated.

Bikeway
Any road, path, or way which is specifically designated as being open to bicycle travel regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes.

Advance Warning Area
Located after the first warning sign but before the work area.

Centerline, Broken
A broken centerline indicates that passing is permitted.

Commercial Driver License Class (CDLC)
The type of commercial motor vehicle that a licensed driver has been examined on and/or approved to operate. This information is obtained by linkage to the driver license file.

AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Centerline, Solid and Broken Line
A centerline that is both solid and broken indicates that passing is permitted in one direction.

Hit and Run
Crashes where the vehicle, or the driver of the vehicle, in transport is a contact vehicle in the crash, and departs the scene without stopping to render aid.

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Did You Know?    
 
 
A driver can be disqualified for one year for a first time conviction of the following offenses while operating a commercial vehicle.
Penalties can include: Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs; Driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more; Leaving the scene of an accident; Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony; or Refusing to take a blood alcohol test. If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years.

 


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Latest news about traffic violation cases in Iowa and nationwide:

State And Local Agencies Work Together For Safer Travel
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Regional Director Mark Silo and State Police (NYSP) Troop "D" Commander Major Frank J. DeGenna...
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Analysis Of Rural Intersection Accidents Caused By Stop Sign Violation And Failure To Yield The Right-Of-Way
The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the factors that contribute to accidents caused by failure to stop and failure to yield the right...
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Moving Traffic Violations
One of the primary causes of crashes at signalized intersections involves a vehicle entering an intersection when the red signal is displayed. This...
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Traffic Violation Terms

 


Today's Terms

Curb

Definition:
A raised edge or border to a roadway. Curbs may be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or wood and typically have a face height of less than 9 inches (225 mm).

Centerline, Solid and Broken Line

Definition:
A centerline that is both solid and broken indicates that passing is permitted in one direction.

Centerline, Double

Definition:
A double centerline indicates that passing is prohibited.

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Traffic Violation Hot Topics

 


Topics Related to Traffic Violations:

  • Traffic Tickets
  • Parking Violations
  • Speeding
  • Traffic Infraction
  • DMV

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If you live in the following cities and need an traffic violation attorney you should contact our Traffic Violation Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Ames
  • Ankeny
  • Bettendorf
  • Burlington
  • Cedar Falls
  • Cedar Rapids
  • Clinton
  • Council Bluffs
  • Davenport
  • Des Moines
  • Dubuque
  • Fort Dodge
  • Iowa City
  • Marion
  • Marshalltown
  • Mason City
  • Muscatine
  • Newton
  • Ottumwa
  • Sioux City
  • Urbandale
  • Waterloo
  • West Des Moines

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