California DMV Online Traffic Violator School Course MOD01 - Recent

California DMV Online Traffic Violator School Course MOD01 - Recent Changes/Reasons for Traffic Laws MOD01 - Use of Electronic Wireless Devices (CVC 23123.5) Correct Answer - It is against California law to drive a motor vehicle while writing, sending, or reading text-based communication, unless the electronic wireless communications devices is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation to dictate, send, or listen to a text-based communication, and it is used in that manner while driving.A driver under the age of 18 may not drive a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone under ANY circumstances, even if it's hands-free.First Offense $20 fine, and $50 for each subsequent offense. After July 1 a point will be added on your license for each offense (CVC 12810.3) MOD01 - Suspension of License for Non-Vehicle related offenses (Senate Bill 485) Correct Answer - Effective January 1, 2020, SB 485 prohibits the court and California DMV from suspending, revoking, or restricting a person's drivers license if the license holder is convicted of specified crimes unrelated to the operation of a motor vehicle

• Prostitution
• Vandalism
• Firearm possession or use
• Controlled Substance Violations (Possession, Transport, Purchase, and Sale)

MOD01 - Suspension of License for Non-Vehicle related offenses - Minors Correct Answer - SB485 also prohibits the court and the DMV from suspending, revoking, or restricting a minor's driver's license if they are convicted of; unlawful possession or use of a firearm, possession/use of a controlled substance or alcohol.SB485 does not prohibit the court or DMV from restricting a person's privilege to drive if they are convicted under the influence while using controlled substances or alcohol MOD01 - Your Rights during a Traffic Stop (Assembly Bill 2918) If an officer asks you to permission to do something during a traffic stop, you have a right to say no. Correct Answer

• However, if you say no and the officer is going to proceed with the request anyway, you do

not have a right to interfere with their actions.For example, an officer may request to search your vehicle. Although you have the right to decline that request, the officer may have the legal authority to search your vehicle anyway under certain circumstances. If you do not want to give the officer permission to search your vehicle, you should clearly say so. As stated, you do not have a right to resist or obstruct the officer if they search the vehicle.MOD01 - Your Rights during a Traffic Stop (Assembly Bill 2918) The driver of a stopped vehicle must produce a driver license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration when stopped 1 / 3

by law enforcement Correct Answer - If you cannot produce these documents for the officer, the officer may conduct a limited search for them.An officer may also request the names or identification of any passengers in the vehicle.Passengers can decline that request, but under some circumstances, passengers may be required to identify themselves anyway. If passengers to not want to produce their identification, they should clearly say so. Passengers should not interfere with the officer's duties in conducting the traffic stop.During a traffic stop, an officer can legally require the driver and all passengers to exit or stay inside the vehicle. If you are told to exit or stay inside the vehicle, you must do so.MOD01 - Your Rights during a Traffic Stop (Assembly Bill 2918) In California, only federal law enforcement officers can ask you about your immigration status Correct Answer - California law prohibits state and local officers from asking drivers or passengers about their immigration status. If a California law enforcement officer asks you about your immigration status, you may decline to answer.MOD01 - Your Rights during a Traffic Stop (Assembly Bill 2918) In general, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right of drivers and passengers to record interactions with police in public areas. Correct Answer - If you are recording, you should immediately make that clear; however, you still do not have a right to interfere with the officer's lawful duties during the enforcement stop. You should not reach into concealed areas of your vehicle to retrieve a recording device without the officer's permission.If your recording is not interfering with the officer's ability to lawfully do their job, the officer cannot confiscate your recording device, delete your recording, or destroy your device just because you are using it to record. No government employee can retaliate against you just because you recorded something in public.Except in some circumstances, you also have the right to deny any request to "unlock" a cellular phone or provide a password.MOD01 - Your Rights during a Traffic Stop (Assembly Bill 2918) Even if you believe your rights were violated, you do not engage in physical resistance or violence against the officer.Correct Answer - If an officer does something that you believe violates your rights, you can calmly voice your objection, but do not physically resist. Everyone has the right to be safe during a traffic stop; your safety and the officer's safety could be jeopardized if the situation escalates with physical resistance or violence.MOD01 - Your Rights during a Traffic Stop (Assembly Bill 2918) All members of the public have a right to file a complaint against any peace officer or law enforcement agency. It is against the law for any government employee to retaliate against you for doing so. Correct Answer - You can file a complaint with any agency that employs the officer, whether a sheriff's office, police department, or any other law enforcement agency. 2 / 3

You have a right to be free from discrimination based on your actual or perceived race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or citizenship status. You also have other rights guaranteed by the United States and California Constitutions, as well as California and federal laws.MOD01 - Filing a Complaint Correct Answer - If you file a complaint, the agency that employs the officer must investigate the complaint. Contact information for various California

law enforcement agencies can be found at https://post.ca.gov/le-agencies.

MOD01 - Overriding reason for changes in traffic laws and the passage of new ones Correct Answer - To continue making our roads safer. Previous teachings of proper steering technique with hands starting at 10 and 2 has been updated safer in the positions of 8 and 4 or 9 and 3. Further, the once accepted teachings of "one car length for each ten miles per hour" rule to establish a safe following distance has been discarded in favor of the three-second rule. The latter change helps prevent collisions and the former helps to prevent injury if you are involved in one.MOD01 - Driver's Attitude Toward State Driving Laws Correct Answer - Traffic laws are in place to save lives. Drivers must understand that these laws are for their benefit. Without laws, anarchy would reign supreme, and the least of our troubles would be driving.Drivers, on average, violate traffic laws over 400 times before they are actually cited. The occasional citation they do no receive, in addition to their participation in a traffic safety program, usually reminds motorists that safer driving habits are needed.MOD01 - Changes to Technology Correct Answer - Changes have been made to California driver licenses and ID cards including added security features and a different look and feel. These design modifications protect against fraud, tampering and counterfeiting.

New features include:

• A vertical layout for persons under 21
• The cardholder's date of birth and signatures can be felt by touch
• Images that can only be seen with the use of an ultra violet light
• A laser perforation outlines the California Brown Bear, which can only be seen from the front

of the card when a flashlight is pressed against the back of the card.MOD01 - What are Sharrow Lanes Correct Answer - Shared roadway bicycle markings.These markings appear on regular traffic lanes shared with bicycles and indicate lanes that bicyclists have permission under the law to ride in. These pavement markings are used to remind drivers that bicycling is allowed and encouraged in a travel lane when conditions allow.MOD01 - Bicycle Lanes vs Sharrow Lanes Correct Answer - A Sharrow lane is a regular traffic lane that is shared with bicycles. A bicycle lane is a designated traffic lane specifically designed for bicyclists.

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