TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Parking and Traffic Regulations 4

Question 1

A TEA is directing traffic at a busy intersection. Whose signals must motorists obey when a TEA's directions conflict with a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

The TEA's directions take precedence over traffic signals

Answer

When a TEA is directing traffic, their signals override traffic control devices including signals and signs.

Question 2

Which hand signal does a TEA use to STOP traffic approaching from the front?

Accepted Answer

Raise the right arm with palm facing the approaching traffic

Answer

Raising the arm with palm out toward approaching traffic is the standard hand signal for stop.

Question 3

A TEA is issuing a summons and the registered owner approaches and becomes verbally aggressive. What is the proper response?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, complete the summons, and request police assistance if necessary

Answer

TEAs are trained to remain calm and professional; they should complete the summons and call for police if safety is threatened.

Question 4

What is a 'blitz' or 'sweep' in the context of Traffic Enforcement Agent duties?

Accepted Answer

A concentrated enforcement effort in a specific area targeting multiple violations

Answer

A blitz is an organized enforcement operation where multiple TEAs concentrate on a specific area to address parking violations.

Question 5

A vehicle is parked legally but its registration sticker is expired by six months. What should a TEA do?

Accepted Answer

Issue a summons for the expired registration

Answer

An expired registration is a separate violation that a TEA can cite regardless of whether the vehicle is otherwise lawfully parked.

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