Traffic law
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Traffic law
Traffic law (pronunciation: /ˈtræfɪk lɔː/) refers to the rules and regulations that govern the movement of vehicles, animals, and pedestrians on public roads. These laws are designed to maintain order and safety on the roads, and to prevent accidents and other harmful incidents.
Etymology
The term "traffic" comes from the Old Italian word "traffico", which means "trade". The term "law" comes from the Old English word "lagu", which means "something laid down or fixed".
Related terms
- Road safety: The methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured.
- Driving under the influence: The crime of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
- Speed limit: The maximum (or minimum in some cases) speed at which vehicles may legally travel on particular stretches of road.
- Parking violation: The act of parking a motor vehicle in a restricted place or for parking in an unauthorized manner.
- Traffic ticket: A notice issued by a law enforcement official to a motorist or other road user, indicating that the user has violated traffic laws.
- Vehicle insurance: Insurance for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles, which provides financial protection against physical damage or bodily injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise from incidents in a vehicle.
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