100.9

Question 1

Departmental use of the CHP 215 includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Answer 1

(1) As a notice to appear.
(2) As an arrest complaint.
(3) For warrant arrests.
(4) For statistical reporting.
(5) For allied agency turn-overs.
(6) For parental notification. HPM 100.9 1-3

Question 2

The Parental Notification Program: Violations committed by minors under _____ years of age as pedestrians, riding a bicycle, riding a scooter, or skating, may be recorded on a CHP 215 and their parents notified by mail when follow-up action other than a court appearance is desired.

Answer 2

18. (HPM 100.9 1-4)

Question 3

A CHP 215 (may/may not) be issued in combination with the CHP 281.

Answer 3

visual and facility / HPM 50.1 Pg 4-40

Question 4

Special code number ________ is to be used for all allied agency turn-overs and take precedence
over other special codes.

Answer 4

110 HPM 100.9 (1-6)
Note: This code is used when an investigation or arrest is turned over from CHP to an allied agency.

Question 5

CHP 215. All information is to be printed using either a _____ or a _____ pen with black or blue ink.

Answer 5

Pencil / ball-point. HPM 100.9 1-7

Question 6

Mark the “Traffic” box if ___ violations are CVC violations. Mark the “Nontraffic” box if the CHP
215 contains any non-traffic violations.

Answer 6

All (HPM 100.9, 1-7)

Question 7

If there is more than one warrant issued for the arrestee and the warrants are from different
counties, prepare a _________ CHP 215 for ____ county.

Answer 7

separate, each (HPM 100.9, 1-7)

Question 8

If an “X” is designated on the provided license or ID, what does it signify and what shall be
placed in the gender box on the CHP 215?

Answer 8

A nonbinary gender designation will appear as an “X” in the gender category on the driver
license or ID. Place an “X” in the gender box on the 215. (HPM 100.9, 1-9)

Question 9

If an officer is called away from the enforcement stop due to an emergency before Financial
Responsibility information can be obtained, enter “_____________” on the CHP 215.

Answer 9

Emergency HPM 100.9 (1-11)

Question 10

Whenever a person is arrested for 647(f) PC, a notation ___ or _____ must be made in the body of the CHP 215 indicating whether the intoxication was due to alcohol or drugs. If the intoxication is due to a combination of alcohol and drugs enter ___ in the body of the citation.

Answer 10

“A” / “D” / “D” HPM 100.9 1-15

Question 11

When a driver is cited for certain violations that occur while traffic is regulated or restricted due
to construction/maintenance, a penalty enhancement will be imposed by the court at the time of
sentencing. What shall officers do to notify the the court of these violations?

Answer 11

The words “in a construction zone” shall be added to the violations on the CHP 215. (HPM
100.9, 1-15 & 1-16)

Question 12

What can go in the signature box of the 215?

Answer 12

Signature
“In Custody”
“Refused”
“Complaint to be filed”
“Owners Responsibility”
“Parental Notification”
“Statistical Purposes Only” HPM100.9 1-18/19

Question 13

Upon completion of a CHP 215 book, green copies are to be retained for _____. This retention period may be extended by the Area commander. During the retention period, green copies _____ be available in the officer’s assigned Area office for supervisory review. White copies are to be retained in Area office files for a minimum of __________ after the completion of the entire book.

Answer 13

One year
Shall
six months ( HPM 100.9 1-23/24)

Question 14

A CHP 215 shall be considered “issued” when:

Answer 14

an alleged violator has signed and received a copy of the citation or a copy has been mailed to the individual (such as an owner’s responsibility citation). HPM 100.9 1-27

Question 15

What is the difference between dismissing a 215 and voiding a 215?

Answer 15

Dismissing is for citations that have been “issued” HPM 100.9 1-28
Voiding is for citations that have not been issued HPM 100.9 1-30

Question 16

The CHP 215 (should/shall) be used in lieu of the CHP 281 for the following fees due registration
Violations:

(1) 4000(a)(1) VC, Registration fees due.
(2) 4000.4(a) VC, Foreign-registered vehicle based in California.
(3) 9400 VC, Commercial vehicle weight fees due.
(4) 9406 VC, Alterations to commercial vehicles causing additional weight fees due.

Answer 16

Shall HPM 100.9 (3-3/4)

Question 17

A CHP 281 may/should/shall be issued in addition to a CHP 215, Notice to Appear, as the result of a single enforcement action.

Answer 17

May (HPM 100.9 3-4)
Vehicle Code sections charged on the CHP 215 are not to be duplicated on the CHP 281.

Question 18

A California Highway Patrol (CHP) 422, Vehicle Check/Parking Warning/Highway Damage Report, (should/shall) be completed and attached to all unattended vehicles which appear to be abandoned, unlawfully parked, or disabled within the geographical area of departmental responsibility.

Answer 18

Should. HPM 100.9 7-3

Question 19

CHP 214; The original, gold colored CHP 214 are to be retained in the Area office files for a minimum of ___ _______ (timeframe). The officer’s green copies are to be retained for ___ _______(timeframe).

Answer 19

six months/ one year (100.9, page 9-5)