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Moving Violations, Driving Records, and the Point System
OFM maintains driving records on everyone possessing a State Department driver license and has a point system to record moving traffic violations. Everyone receiving a traffic ticket which carries a fine is expected to either pay the fine or contest the ticket. If a ticket is contested, a court appearance is required. The Department requests applicable immunities be waived by the sending government so the mission member may appear in court to contest the ticket. An express waiver of immunity must be granted before this can happen.
An accumulation of eight Eight points on a driving record in a two year period will cause a review and possible administrative action. A twelve point accumulation within a two year period will cause all license and driving privileges to be suspended. Habitual violation of traffic laws will result in the suspension or revocation of driving privileges. If necessary, the The U.S. can will request the recall of any person who demonstrates a serious disregard for U.S. law or public safety
A driver can be disqualified for one year for a first time conviction of the following offenses while operating a commercial vehicle.
Penalties can include: Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs; Driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more; Leaving the scene of an accident; Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony; or Refusing to take a blood alcohol test. If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years.
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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.
Alignment
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The geometric characteristics or layout of a roadway. Alignment is usually subdivided into horizontal alignment. Includes straight, curve left, curve right.
Centerline, Broken
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A broken centerline indicates that passing is permitted.
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