Question

For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a promise to appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in Texas?

1) Disregarding a red light
2) Illegal turn, wide right
3) Overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk
4) An expired MVI certificate
5) Speeding

Answer 1

In Texas, residents operating a vehicle licensed in the state may be allowed to sign a promise to appear for minor traffic violations such as speeding, illegal turns, and having an expired MVI certificate.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a police officer stops a driver for a traffic violation, it's not merely an encounter with authority but also an application of the law. In Texas, if a violator is a resident of the state and is operating a vehicle licensed in Texas, a police officer must permit the violator to sign a promise to appear for a number of infractions. These can include minor offenses like speeding, making an illegal turn, or having an expired MVI certificate. However, more serious infractions such as overtaking and passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, or disregarding a red light, may not be eligible for this and could require immediate court attention or another form of handling by the authorities.