Chapter 2
Administrative and Traffic
Laws
Administrative Laws
Right-of-Way Rules
Speed Limits
Risks
Notes and Study Guide
What Is An Administrative
Law?
Administrative laws
govern the
procedures for
issuing driver’s
licenses,learner’s
permits, and
registering & titling
motor vehicles.
Administrative Laws help you to:
 Get a driver’s license by:
 Taking & passing the knowledge, vision and road tests
 Paying the fees at each step of the process.
 The State has the authority to suspend or revoke your
permit or driver’s license.
 A suspension is for a specific period of time, usually 30 to
90 days and must be less than 365 days.
 Revoked means the state takes away your permit or
driver’s license for a year or more.
 After the specified time is complete, you may apply for a
new license, after meeting all the criteria.
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Violations in the Point System:
Various traffic violations cost a number of points, depending on
their seriousness
The points are put on the driver’s record
If a driver has been suspended, and continues to get points after
they start driving again, they can have their license revoked
Some violations are so serious the driver can have their license
revoked immediately on the spot
These very serious violations include: driving under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident where there
has been an injury and using a vehicle in a crime
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Certificate of Title:
State issues title when you
buy a car
Title proves you own the
car
Anyone selling a car must
supply the title to the buyer
or loan agency
The title lists the name of
the owner, the make, style,
VIN, and the engine
number of the car
Title is NEVER to be kept
in the car!
Vehicle Registration:
When you purchase a car
you must register it with
the state
You’ll receive a
registration form and
license plates
simultaneously
You must provide the
name of your insurance
company in order to get a
registration
It must be renewed every
year or every two years
Registration must be kept
in your car
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Insurance:
You must show you
are financially able to
pay for damages you
may cause if you are in
a crash which may
result in death, injury,
or property damage to
yourself or others.
In NJ you must
purchase liability!
What Is The Right-OfWay?
• As a driver you will have to yield the right-of-way, or let
others go before you go. Give them immediate use of
the roadway.
• Never assume you have the right-of-way, it is always
given to someone.
• Right-of-Way laws protect drivers from collisions
• Right-of-Way laws are the same in all states.
When Should You Yield the Right-of-Way?
Any emergency vehicle, with lights and/or sirens on.
People who are blind and are carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, no
matter where they cross.
Yield to any pedestrians at crosswalks.
On a non-divided highway, all drivers must stop when a school bus is loading or
unloading children.
When signaling a move left or right into a lane being used by other drivers.
Yield to any vehicle that is passing or appears to be so close that it presents a
danger.
TYPES of speed limits
Posted speed limits - you can not
safely drive faster or slower, than the
shown speed.
A fixed speed limit is the maximum
and minimum speed you can drive.
You can never legally drive faster then
the shown speed. If you drive faster than
the limit, you can be issued a ticket.
You can also be ticketed for driving too
slow. Slow drivers can cause traffic tieups and congestion.
OTHER TYPES OF SPEED
LIMITS
Advisory speed limit warns you to
adjust your speed on roads that are
not straight or flat. Sharp curve
warning sign combined with a square
yellow speed limit sign advises you of
the maximum speed for that curve. It
is highly recommended to obey.
Some states have day and night
speed limits. They may lower the
speed limit at night because it is more
dangerous to drive at night.
Basic Speed Law:
All states have a basic
speed law in their traffic
laws. No matter what the
posted speed limit is, the
law states to always drive
at a speed reasonable and
proper for existing
conditions.
High Risk Behavior
Examples:
Inattention & distractions - are the leading
cause of crashes - such as eating, drinking,
tuning on the radio, talking to others in vehicle,
texting or talking on the cell phone
Aggressive driving - such as speeding, running
red lights or stop signs, tailgating, unsafe lane
changes, unsafe passing
Reckless driving - endangering other drivers
by improper driving acts, such as driving under
the influence, sleeping while driving, failure to
yield right-of-way
Maintain a Responsible
Attitude
Show responsibility and respect to
self and other while driving
Be courteous to other roadway
users, even if you are angry
Concentrate on driving safely
Maintain a calm demeanor
Know the consequences of your
actions!
ROAD RAGE
A phenomenon that
affects all drivers - not
just men
It’s an emotional crisis
which happens behind
the wheel
It can be prevented!
27% of all accidents are
a result of it.
There are ways to
prevent/handle road
rage …….
Expect people to
make mistakes
Know mistakes can
be unintentional
Delay driving
Have patience
Breathe deeply and
count to 10
Turn on music
Never challenge or
make eye contact
with someone
already raging
Report aggressive
driving by calling *77.
Some ways to tame your own ROAD RAGE
Remember driving is not a competitive sport.
Stay alert and check side and rearview mirrors
Take a deep breath and safely get out of the way
Allow plenty of time and recognize anger will not
get you there faster or clear up traffic
It is not your job to change other people’s bad
habits
You can only control your own attitude to
avoid conflict.
Places to go if you are a
victim of ROAD RAGE
Pull off the nearest
exit that is well lit and
in public area
Do not get out of the
vehicle
Call 911
If you do get out
your vehicle yell FIRE
Go to a hospital or
police station
Ways to avoid being a TARGET of Road Rage
Do not make obscene
gestures, even if someone
makes them at you
Use your horn only when
necessary - do not be
obnoxious
Do not switch lanes without
signaling
Do not take up more than
one parking spot
Turn down your radio so you
do not distract others in
nearby cars
Never tailgate
Unless you are disabled, do
not park in a space reserved
for the disabled
Make sure your door does
not hit the car parked next to
you
If you are driving slowly pull
over and allow traffic to pass
Avoid stopping in the road to
talk to a pedestrian
or other driver