Traffic Violation Terms and Definitions

Area(s) of Impact The areas of damage to the motor vehicle caused by the crash. These areas should include the area of the motor vehicle that received the initial impact and the area that was most damaged. BAC Test Result Blood Alcohol Concentration. Backing A start from a parked or stopped position in the direction of the rear of the motor vehicle. Centerline, Broken A broken centerline indicates that passing is permitted. Commercial Driver License Class (CDLC) The type of commercial motor vehicle that a licensed driver has been examined on and/or approved to operate. This information is obtained by linkage to the driver license file. Collision A motor vehicle crash, other than an overturning crash, in which the first harmful event is a collision of a motor vehicle in transport with another motor vehicle, other property, animal or pedestrian. Alcohol/ Involvement Law enforcement suspected, and documented, that at least one driver or non-motorist involved in the crash had used alcohol. Includes both alcohol use under the legal limit and at or over the legal limit. Air Bag Deployed Deployment status of an air bag relative to the position in the vehicle for this occupant. Advance Warning Area Located after the first warning sign but before the work area. Centerline, Double A double centerline indicates that passing is prohibited.

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	A continuance is the moving of a trial date to a later date. A continuance is the moving of a trial date to a later date. The prosecution or the defense may request a continuance for any of several reasons. Work conflicts, school schedules, health problems, vacations and the need for more preparation time are all acceptable reasons for requesting a continuance. You can request a continuance by contacting the COURT, via the court clerk, and explaining why you need it.