100.4

Question 1

_______ __ ______ _______ are required for most prima facie speed limits, unless the
roadway meets the definition of a local street or road. Exceptions include school zones where
children are present and other speed zones which are established pursuant to an authoritative
statute not listed in Section 40802 CVC.

Answer 1

Engineering and Traffic Surveys. (HPM 100.4 1-4)

Question 2

The ETS must be within _____ _____ of the radar speed violation date on targeted roadways.

Answer 2

-5 years.
7 and 10 year exceptions have been added to 40802VC in certain circumstances.
HPM 100.4 1-5

Question 3

Section 40802(c) CVC requires each radar/lidar unit be calibrated within the ______ years prior to the alleged violation by “an independent certified laser or radar repair and testing or calibration facility.” Recertification is required after every ___________ of operation.

Answer 3

three / 30 months HPM 100.4 1-5/6

Question 4

If a current/valid ETS is not available, radar/lidar enforcement of basic speed law (Section 22350 CVC) violations on the roadway shall be ________.

Answer 4

Discontinued. (HPM 100.4 1-6)

Question 5

The county, or Caltrans on state highways, (may/should/shall) be contacted to place appropriate signage to inform the public that speed limits are enforced with radar/lidar.

Answer 5

May. HPM 100.4 1-7, Such signage is not required

Question 6

All radar operators, including the Area radar/lidar coordinator, shall attend __ ____ of Academy-supervised radar training.

Answer 6

24 hours HPM 100.4 8-3

A written examination score of 80 percent or higher is required in order to successfully complete the classroom portion of radar training. Any officer who does not pass the written examination shall repeat the classroom training and pass the written examination before being permitted to proceed to the field training phase.

Question 7

Within ______days of successful completion of the classroom training phase, officers shall complete ______hours of practical field training with radar. This training includes completion of ________________speed and distance estimations during this phase and record the data on the CHP 99, Radar/Lidar Speed and Distance Estimation

Answer 7

90 / 30 / 100 (50 moving/50 stationary) HPM 100.4 8-3

Question 8

All radar operators, including the Area radar/lidar coordinator, shall attend ______ of Academy-supervised radar training. Lidar operators shall attend ______ of Academy supervised lidar training.

Answer 8

24 hours / 8 hours HPM 100.4 8-3/ 8-6

Question 9

How often must Radar/lidar-certified officers recertify? What does recertification consist of?

Answer 9

each calendar year/ a written test, five speed estimations and five distance estimations recorded on a CHP 99A (estimations) HPM 100.4 8-5

Question 10

Officers shall notate the following items on a CHP 215 when a Radar/Lidar was used to confirm a visual estimation.

Answer 10

The radar/lidar unit serial number.
The California Highway Patrol vehicle license number (not required for
stationary mode or lidar citations). (HPM 100.4 5-7)

Question 11

RADAR/LIDAR PROGRAM BIENNIAL AUDIT. This is a maintenance audit performed on every Area. This Area radar/lidar program audit is required to be performed at intervals of no longer than ______ after the last audit for the Area.

Answer 11

24 months HPM 100.4 7-3