ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
CVC - ANSWERCalifornia Vehicle Code (will appear bold with the code number
following the abbreviation CVC, for example: CVC 12345)
Responsibilities of driving a car - ANSWERFINANCIAL, INSURANCE, and LEGAL
What does the N.O.T.S System stand for? - ANSWERIt stands for Negligent Operator
Treatment System.
What types of violations are there in the N.O.T.S system? - ANSWERThere are one
point and two point violations
What constitutes a one point violation in the N.O.T.S system? - ANSWERIncludes:
normal moving violations (speeding, not wearing seatbelt, etc), collision that's your fault,
not keeping kids in back seat or not wearing seat belt
How long do one point violations stay on your record according to the N.O.T.S system?
- ANSWER3 years
What constitutes a two point violation in the N.O.T.S system? - ANSWERTwo point
violations include reckless driving, not stopping in event of collision, driving under
influence (DUI)
Actions against your license: What happens if you get traffic ticket but don't appear in
court? - ANSWERThe DMV will SUSPEND license
Actions against your license: What happens if have one "at fault" collision within 12
months? - ANSWERThe DMV will send a warning letter
Actions against your license: What happens if have two "at fault" collisions within 12
months? - ANSWERYou can't drive for 30 days unless accompanied by an adult who's
a licensed driver
Actions against your license: What happens if you have three "at fault" collisions within
12 months? - ANSWERLICENSE SUSPENDED for 6 months and placed on probation
for one year