TEA Traffic Enforcement 2

Question 1

A vehicle is parked blocking a fire hydrant. What is the minimum clear distance required by most jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

15 feet on each side

Answer

Most jurisdictions require a minimum of 15 feet of clearance on each side of a fire hydrant to ensure fire department access.

Question 2

A driver presents an expired registration during a traffic stop. What is the appropriate first action for a Traffic Enforcement Agent?

Accepted Answer

Issue a citation and allow the driver to leave if the vehicle is otherwise legal

Answer

An expired registration typically warrants a citation, and the agent should verify other requirements before deciding if the vehicle may proceed.

Question 3

Which of the following constitutes a 'double parking' violation?

Accepted Answer

Parking alongside a legally parked vehicle blocking the travel lane

Answer

Double parking occurs when a vehicle stops or parks alongside another legally parked vehicle, obstructing the flow of traffic.

Question 4

When a Traffic Enforcement Agent observes a vehicle with heavily tinted windows that may violate state law, what should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Refer the matter to a sworn law enforcement officer

Answer

Window tint violations typically require equipment or judgment calls that fall under sworn officer authority, so the TEA should refer such matters appropriately.

Question 5

A vehicle is parked in a bus stop zone. The driver claims they were only stopped for two minutes to drop off a passenger. How should this be handled?

Accepted Answer

A citation may be issued regardless of how brief the stop was

Answer

Bus stop zones are no-stopping areas, and a citation may be issued regardless of how briefly the vehicle was stopped, as the zone must remain clear at all times.

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

TEA Traffic Enforcement 2