TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Summons Issuance Procedures 2

Question 1

When a TEA discovers a vehicle has been parked overtime but the meter has just expired, what is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Record the time of observation and wait the required observation period before issuing

Answer

TEAs must record the observation time and complete the required observation period to confirm the violation before issuing a summons.

Question 2

Which information must appear on every parking summons issued by a Traffic Enforcement Agent?

Accepted Answer

The license plate number, state, expiration date of violation, and location

Answer

Every summons must include the license plate, state of registration, date/time of violation, and precise location to be legally valid.

Question 3

A TEA issues a summons to a vehicle and then realizes the plate number was recorded incorrectly. What should the agent do?

Accepted Answer

Void the original summons and issue a new one with the correct information

Answer

A summons with incorrect plate information must be voided and a new, accurate summons must be issued to ensure enforceability.

Question 4

Under what circumstances may a TEA issue a summons for double parking?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle is stopped alongside another parked vehicle and blocking traffic flow

Answer

Double parking occurs when a vehicle stops alongside a legally parked vehicle, and a summons may be issued whenever this condition is observed.

Question 5

A TEA is about to issue a summons when the vehicle's owner rushes over and moves the car. What action should the agent take?

Accepted Answer

Issue the summons anyway since the violation was observed

Answer

If the violation was observed and a summons was already being written, the TEA may complete and serve the summons even if the vehicle moves.

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