81.2

Question 1

A CHP 180 may be amended to indicate a more appropriate removal/impound authority by the following procedure:

Answer 1

(1) The incorrect removal/impound authority shall be lined out and the correct removal/impound authority written in.
(2) A brief memorandum describing the reason for the amendment shall be prepared and a copy attached to the CHP 180
(3) If notification to the registered owner (RO) or legal owner (LO) is required, the Department shall notify the RO or LO in writing of the removal/impound authority amendment.
(4) The Department shall notify and submit in writing a letter to the tow company the amended removal/impound authority HPM 81.2 1-4

Question 2

Section 22852 California Vehicle Code – Notice to Owner: Post-Storage Hearing.
A Notice of Stored Vehicle, the CHP 180 half-pages 2 and 3, shall be mailed or personally served to the RO and LO within________ , excluding weekends and holidays.
A post-storage hearing shall be conducted within __________ of the request and may be conducted in writing, person, or telephonically.

Answer 2

48 hours / 48 hours HPM 81.2 1-4
A failure of the RO, LO, or their agent to attend a scheduled hearing satisfies the post-storage hearing requirement pursuant to Section 22852(d) CVC.

Question 3

A CHP 180 which has been completed for a vehicle impounded as evidence pursuant to Section 22655.5 CVC _____ be retained for _____ years unless court proceedings require the reports to be retained longer.

Answer 3

Shall / 2 (HPM 81.2 1-5)

Question 4

Section 10751(b) California Vehicle Code - Altered/Missing Vehicle Identification Number. Whenever a vehicle or part has a vehicle identification number (VIN) obviously mutilated or removed and comes into the possession of an officer, it should be seized. A __________ or ________ _____ ____________ approval should be obtained prior to seizure.

Answer 4

Supervisor; Vehicle Theft Investigators (2-4)

Question 5

The following conditions must be met before impounding a vehicle pursuant to Section 14602.6(a)(1) CVC:

Answer 5

(a) Officers shall issue a citation prior to impounding when there is sufficient evidence to establish a violation of Sections 12500(a), 14601(a), 14601.1(a), 14601.2(a), 14601.2(b), 14601.3(a), 14601.4(a), 14601.5(a), or 14601.5(b) CVC.
(b) Officers should obtain the approval of a supervisor when possible, or as local policy mandates. The requirement to obtain a supervisor’s approval may be waived at the discretion of the Area commander.
(c) Officers shall not issue a citation when impounding a vehicle as a result of a traffic collision, but shall ensure that there is sufficient evidence to establish one of the above violations. HPM 81.2 2-5

Question 6

If the driver’s license is suspended or revoked for speeding or reckless driving, suspension for prostitution or controlled substance offense, driving in excess of 100 miles per hour, or minor’s unlawful use of firearms, the vehicle ____________ be subject to a 30-day impound.

Answer 6

should not / HPM 81.2 2-5

Question 7

14602.6 - No vehicle shall be released without presentation of the RO or agent’s _____ _____ _____ and proof of current _____ ______ to the storing agency

Answer 7

Valid driver license/Vehicle registration HPM 81.2 2-8.

Question 8

When there is “reason to believe” that a vehicle/component theft has been falsely reported with the intent to defraud an insurance company, the ___________ shall notify the appropriate insurance carrier in writing within ___________.

Answer 8

Commander, 30 days- HPM 81.2, Ch. 3-3

Question 9

As soon as practicable and no more than ___ ____ after the initial telephone notification, an officer shall respond to the theft scene and make personal contact with the victim to secure a written report unless a victim volunteers to come to the CHP office and file a written report within ___ ____.

Answer 9

six hours, six hours. (HPM 81.2, 3-7)

Question 10

Areas shall mail a written notification of the recovery to the reporting party within ____ ____ of the recovery or notification, excluding weekends and holidays

Answer 10

24 hours (HPM 81.2, 3-9)

Question 11

Area commanders shall honor a request for a post-storage hearing if it is received at the office in person, by telephone, or by mail within ____ days of the date appearing on the notice. It is at the Area commander’s discretion to honor a request for a post-storage hearing request that is outside of the _______ days of the postmarked mailed notice.

Answer 11

10 days / 10 days HPM 81.2 4-3

Question 12

The Area commander shall designate a ________________ as the hearing officer. A hearing officer may not be the same officer who stored or impounded the vehicle. The hearing shall be conducted within ___________ of the request, excluding weekends and holidays.

Answer 12

lieutenant or sergeant / 48 hours HPM 81.2 4-4
Failure to request a hearing or attend the scheduled hearing shall satisfy the requirements for a post-storage hearing.

Question 13

The individual requesting the post-storage hearing shall be advised of the hearing officer’s decision and informed the Area is not the final level of review (the finding could change when the hearing is reviewed by Division or headquarters), and shall be provided a copy of the CHP 422B within __ ______ days

Answer 13

10 business (HPM 81.2, 4-4)

Question 14

What form is to be completed describing in the “Summary of statements” the reason(s) the towing and storage was invalid?

Answer 14

CHP 422B (HPM 81.2, 4-5)

Question 15

Valid - Vehicle Storage/Impound. The original signed CHP 422B package and two additional copies of the package shall be made. One copy of the CHP 422B package shall retained at the Area office for ___ ____. The original and the remaining copy of the CHP 422B package shall be routed to the appropriate field Division within ___ ______ days

Answer 15

Two years, five working (HPM 81.2, 4-7)