Traffic Violation Terms and Definitions

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. Centerline, Double A double centerline indicates that passing is prohibited. AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Hit and Run Crashes where the vehicle, or the driver of the vehicle, in transport is a contact vehicle in the crash, and departs the scene without stopping to render aid. Advance Warning Area Located after the first warning sign but before the work area. Air Bag Deployed Deployment status of an air bag relative to the position in the vehicle for this occupant. 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. Alignment The geometric characteristics or layout of a roadway. Alignment is usually subdivided into horizontal alignment. Includes straight, curve left, curve right. Backing A start from a parked or stopped position in the direction of the rear of the motor vehicle.

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	Swerving or Avoiding (due to wind, slippery surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in roadway, etc.) is defined Defensive driver action to defend against an apparent danger in, on, or due to the condition of the roadway or the presence of a motor vehicle or object or non-motorist in the roadway in order to avoid a crash.