Common Terminology Related to Traffic Laws and Penalties Moving Violation occurs when you break a law while your vehicle is in motion. In some states, if you are stopped at an intersection but your vehicle is in drive, you are in motion. Paperwork Violation occurs when your paperwork does not meet state requirements. License, registration, or insurance not current or in compliance with the law. Equipment Violation occurs when you have faulty equipment on your vehicle. Most states require
certain equipment and safety systems on vehicles to always be functional. Warning Sometimes when you are stopped by law enforcement, you may not incur a fine. The officer might explain why you were stopped and inform you what you need to do to correct the problem. -B-A-C– Blood alcohol content or blood alcohol concentration. -B-A-C- expresses the percent of alcohol found in your system. Adult maximum 0.08% - Commercial Driver 0.04% -D-U-I- Driving Under the Influence. Driver is found to be driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Other names for -D-U-I- are -O-U-I- operating under the influence, and -D-W-Idriving while intoxicated. Loss of Driving Privileges is when you are ordered not to drive because of an infraction you have committed. Under Suspension You lose your driving privileges but retain your physical license. When your time of suspension is complete, you may have to undergo a review of your driving record or pay
reinstatement costs before you can resume driving.
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