TEA Traffic Enforcement Written Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A traffic enforcement agent reads a posted sign that says 'NO PARKING 7AM-9AM MON-FRI.' A vehicle is parked there at 8:30 AM on a Thursday. What should the agent do?
- Issue a parking citation (Correct answer)
- Ignore it since the driver may return soon
- Tow the vehicle immediately without citation
- Only warn the driver if present
Correct answer: Issue a parking citation
The vehicle is parked during a restricted time on a restricted day, so a citation is warranted.
Question 2: An officer's incident report states a vehicle 'failed to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.' Which violation does this most likely describe?
- Running a red light
- Pedestrian right-of-way violation (Correct answer)
- Illegal U-turn
- Speeding in a school zone
Correct answer: Pedestrian right-of-way violation
Failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk is a pedestrian right-of-way violation under traffic law.
Question 3: A regulation states vehicles may park for a maximum of 2 hours between 8AM and 6PM. An agent marks a tire at 10:15 AM and returns at 12:20 PM. The vehicle has not moved. What should the agent do?
- Issue a citation for overtime parking (Correct answer)
- Wait another hour before citing
- Mark the tire again and return later
- Clear the chalk mark and restart the timer
Correct answer: Issue a citation for overtime parking
The vehicle has been parked for over 2 hours within the restricted window, so a citation is appropriate.
Question 4: A posted sign reads 'TOW-AWAY ZONE NO STOPPING ANY TIME.' An agent finds a vehicle parked there. Which action is most appropriate?
- Warn the driver and allow 10 minutes to move
- Issue a citation and arrange for towing (Correct answer)
- Only issue a citation without towing
- Take no action if the driver is inside
Correct answer: Issue a citation and arrange for towing
A tow-away zone with 'no stopping any time' means the vehicle is subject to both citation and immediate towing.
Question 5: A memo instructs agents to prioritize enforcement near school zones between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM on school days. An agent is available at 9:00 AM on a school day. Where should they focus?
- Continue patrolling school zones since classes are still starting
- Shift to their regular patrol route as the priority window has passed (Correct answer)
- Return to the station until the afternoon window
- Call a supervisor for further instructions
Correct answer: Shift to their regular patrol route as the priority window has passed
The morning priority window ended at 8:30 AM, so the agent should return to regular patrol duties.
Question 6: A citation log entry reads: 'Vehicle YJK-449, red sedan, expired meter, Main St & 3rd Ave, 2:17 PM.' What information is missing that should be on a complete citation?
- Vehicle color
- Intersection location
- Time of violation
- Date of violation (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Date of violation
The log entry includes color, plate, location, and time, but omits the date of the violation.
Question 7: A posted regulation reads: 'Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW prohibited 6AM–10PM.' A delivery truck with a placard showing 14,500 lbs GVW is parked on the block at 7 PM. What applies?
- The truck is exempt because it is making a delivery
- The truck violates the posted weight restriction (Correct answer)
- The restriction applies only to parking, not loading zones
- The agent must verify the GVW with the DMV before citing
Correct answer: The truck violates the posted weight restriction
At 14,500 lbs GVW, the truck exceeds the 10,000 lb limit and is present during restricted hours.
TEA Traffic Enforcement Written Comprehension 2
A traffic enforcement agent reads a posted sign that says 'NO PARKING 7AM-9AM MON-FRI.' A vehicle is parked there at 8:30 AM on a Thursday.
What should the agent do?