Traffic Violation Terms and Definitions

Changing Lanes Shift from one traffic lane to another traffic lane moving in the same direction. Collision With Object Not Fixed A motor vehicle in transport strikes a pedestrian, pedalcycle, railway vehicle, animal, motor vehicle in transport, parked motor vehicle, falling, work zone/maintenance equipment, other moveable object or is struck by falling, shifting cargo or anything set in motion by a motor vehicle. Alignment The geometric characteristics or layout of a roadway. Alignment is usually subdivided into horizontal alignment. Includes straight, curve left, curve right. Alcohol/ Involvement Law enforcement suspected, and documented, that at least one driver or non-motorist involved in the crash had used alcohol. Includes both alcohol use under the legal limit and at or over the legal limit. Centerline, Double A double centerline indicates that passing is prohibited. Centerline, Solid and Broken Line A centerline that is both solid and broken indicates that passing is permitted in one direction. AAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators 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. 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. 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.

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