Texas Transportation Code

* Chapter Five Assignment
This lesson is taken directly from Chapter One of the textbook and the "Texas Transportation Code," hereafter known as TC. The "Texas Transportation Code" is a section of the Texas Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook and it is online at http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol Directions: the following questions / statements require short answer or essay format responses. All responses should be submitted with the corresponding numbered question / statement. This assignment should be submitted with a heading that includes your name (as it appears on the class roster), chapter number, and date submitted. 1. In 200 to 300 words provide in your own words example of the terms ‘ negligence,” “mens rea,”
521.022. RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATORS OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (a) A person under 18 years of age may not operate a school bus for the transportation of students.(b) A person who is 18 years of age or older may not operate a school bus unless the person holds an appropriate class of driver's license for the vehicle being operated.(c) A person may not operate a school bus for the transportation of students unless the person meets the mental and physical capability requirements the department establishes by rule and has passed an examination approved by the department to determine the person's mental and physical capabilities to operate a school bus safely. A physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant may conduct the examination. An ophthalmologist, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist may conduct the part of the examination relating to the person's vision. Each school bus operator must pass the examination annually.(d) A person may not operate a school bus for the transportation of students unless the person's driving record is acceptable according to minimum standards adopted by the department. A check of the person's driving record shall be made with the department
This is for the purposes of illustration only. As with any such code, it changes constantly. Additionally, if you do become employed as a police officer, it may not be in Texas, and so, of course the traffic laws will vary. Go to the U.S. Department of Transportation website at http://www.dot.gov/ for general information and for links to state transportation departments. The "Texas Transportation Code," hereafter known as TC. The "Texas Transportation Code" is a section of the Texas Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook and it is online at http://www.texasonline.com/portal/tol For our assignments concerning Texas traffic and penal laws you will rely on the Traffic Code, Penal Code. Look up the following items for review and be prepared to test on these items on your next exam. For this assignment List the page number, chapter number, and define the term / law. If you develop questions about items on this list please ask me. 1. Name the test(s) required for a moped license in