Traffic Enforcement Mathematical Reasoning Flashcards

A street sweeping restriction runs from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A vehicle is ticketed at 9:47 AM. How many minutes before the restriction ends was the ticket issued?

Answer: 13 minutes

From 9:47 AM to 10:00 AM is 13 minutes.

An officer writes 5 citations per hour on average. If the shift is 8.5 hours long, approximately how many citations can the officer issue?

Answer: 43

5 citations/hour × 8.5 hours = 42.5, which rounds to approximately 43 citations.

A no-parking zone spans from address 400 to address 500 on Main Street. Each address increment represents 20 feet. How long is the restricted zone?

Answer: 2,000 feet

400 to 500 is 100 address increments × 20 feet each = 2,000 feet.

A driver receives a $180 citation. The court reduces the fine by 1/3 upon completing a traffic safety course. How much does the driver pay after the reduction?

Answer: $120

Reduction = $180 ÷ 3 = $60; amount owed = $180 − $60 = $120.

Four officers each write an average of 11 citations per shift. How many total citations do they collectively write in a 5-day work week?

Answer: 220

4 officers × 11 citations/shift × 5 days = 220 citations.

A fire hydrant no-parking zone extends 15 feet in each direction from the hydrant. A vehicle is parked 12 feet from the hydrant. How far into the restricted zone is the vehicle?

Answer: 3 feet

The restriction is 15 feet; the vehicle is at 12 feet, so it is 15 − 12 = 3 feet inside the restricted zone.

An impound fee is $150 for the first day and $45 for each additional day. A vehicle is impounded for 6 days total. What is the total impound fee?

Answer: $375

$150 + (5 additional days × $45) = $150 + $225 = $375.