2013 RULEBOOK - Thon

Rulebook
2013 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
o Does the car have proper documentation including up-to-date inspection,
registration, and insurance?
o Is the driver alert and comfortable driving?
o Have you checked the weather for your destination and along your route
v� Vehicle Codes
o Driving Without A Valid License: In all states, traffic laws make it unlawful to
operate a motor vehicle when:
o The vehicle operator has never been issued a driver's license from the state
department of motor vehicles,
o The vehicle operator currently has his or her driver's license temporarily
suspended, or
o The vehicle operator has had his or her driver's license permanently revoked.
o Failure to Produce Proof of Insurance: In every state, drivers are required to
demonstrate the ability to pay up to a certain amount to cover their liability if they
are involved in a motor vehicle accident. All states do require some form of proof
of financial responsibility.
v� Across all states and D.C., penalties for a first-time offense for driving without insurance
range from the imposition of a $100 fine, to a one-year driver's license suspension.
o Driving Without Valid Vehicle Registration: In every state, traffic laws make it
unlawful to operate a motor vehicle when:
o The vehicle has never been registered with the state department of motor
vehicles (or motor vehicles bureau) in the state where it is primarily used.
o The vehicle's once-valid registration has expired (i.e. required fees and filings
were not submitted to the state motor vehicle department within the registration
period).
o Driving With Expired Inspection: The purpose of a safety inspection is to make
sure your vehicle has all of the necessary equipment to operate safely on public
roadways. Some, but not all, states require a vehicle inspection before your
vehicle can be legally registered.
v� Items checked during a safety inspection include:
o Seat Belts
o Brakes
o Frame and wheel fasteners
o Tires
o Lights
o Windshield wipers and blades
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