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Vehicle Code
VI. A
17
Law
Post-Graduate
07/15/2008

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Term
Abandoned vehicle
Definition
1- cannot be a pedalcycle because bikes don't need registration plates or inspection stickers
2- physically inoperable
3- left unattended for more than 48 hours
4- left on private property without consent from the owner for more than 24 hours
Term
Active work zone
Definition
1- construction zone
2- maintenance area
3- warm bodies
4- active when people are working
Term
Antique Motor Vehicle
Definition
25 years old with original metal, lights, etc.
Term
VIN #
Definition
17 digits

before 1981, there will be less
Term
Articulated bus
Definition
septa bus with the "accordion" section extension
Term
Authorized vehicles
Definition
1- amber colored lights
2- construction vehicles
3- maintenance
4- not emergency vehicles
Term
Bus
Definition
holds 16 or more people including the driver

not a taxi or limo
Term
Chemical test or testing
Definition
- detects alcohol or controlled substances
- if you refuse a test, automatic one year suspension of your license because by signing your license you are agreeing to take one.
Term
Classic Motor Vehicle
Definition
- 15 years old
- once registered, no registration plate necessary and no annual fee
- can only be driven one day a week
- fee is $75
Term
combination
Definition
two or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem

a tractor trailer
a truck pulling a motor home
Term
semitrailer
Definition
a trailer so constructed that some part of its weight rests upon or is carried by the towing vehicle

boat trailer
Term
full trailer
Definition
no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle

hay wagon, concrete truck
Term
Driver
Definition
physical, actual control of the vehicle
Term
blue lights
Definition
are courtesy lights because you are not an emergency vehicle; volunteers
Term
red and white lights
Definition
fire and police chiefs and assistant chiefs
Term
purple lights
Definition
funeral procession
Term
amber lights
Definition
authorized vehicles; tow trucks, snow plows, maintenance trucks
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