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The traffic code generally includes provisions relating to the establishment of Authority and Enforcement procedures, statement of the Rules Of The Road , and other safety provisions. Administrative regulations for Driver Licensing , vehicle ownership and Registration , Insurance , vehicle safety Inspection s and Parking violations may also be included, though not always directly related to driving safety. Violations of traffic code (i.e., a " Moving Violation ") are often dealt with by forfeiting a Fine in response to receiving a valid citation ("getting a Ticket "). Other violations, such as Drunk Driving or vehicular Homicide are handled through the Criminal courts, although there may also be Civil and administrative cases that arise from the same violation (including payment of Damages and loss of driving privileges). In some jurisdictions there is a separate code-enforcement branch of government that handles illegal parking and other non-moving violations (e.g., noise and other emissions, illegal equipment). Elsewhere, there may be multiple overlapping Police agencies patrolling for violations of state or federal driving regulations. In the United States each state has its own traffic code, although most of the rules of the road are similar for the purpose of uniformity, given that all states grant reciprocal driving privileges (and Penalties ) to each others' licensed drivers. There is also a " Uniform Vehicle Code " which has been proposed by a private, non-profit group, based upon input by its members. As with many such offerings, some states adopt selected portions as written, or else with modifications, and others create their own versions. Similarly, most states have adopted relevant standards for signs and signals, based upon the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Many of the standard rules of the road involve consistent interpretation of the standard signs and signals, such as what to do when approaching a stop sign, or the driving requirements imposed by a double-yellow line on the street or highway. Many federal departments have also adopted their own traffic code for enforcement on their respective reservations (e.g., national parks, military bases). List of some standard Rules of the Road:
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