HPM 31.1

Question 1

All departmental vehicles are assigned to a command, not individual employees. True or False?

Answer 1

TRUE

Vehicles shall remain at the assigned command until deemed necessary to transfer by the Division Chief.

Question 2

Interdivision transfer of vehicles is prohibited without the approval of the appropriate Commissioner. True or False?

Answer 2

TRUE

This rule ensures proper oversight and management of vehicle assignments.

Question 3

What form must all commands complete each time a shortage of enforcement vehicles is experienced during a shift?

Answer 3

CHP 468A, Enforcement Vehicle Shortage Report

This assists Division Chiefs in managing their fleets and identifying vehicle shortages.

Question 4

By what date must all field commands submit a CHP 468, Vehicle Allocation, to their respective Divisions?

Answer 4

June 1 of each year

This is part of the annual reporting process for vehicle allocation.

Question 5

What is the deadline for Divisions to forward the CHP 468 packages to FOS?

Answer 5

June 30 of each year

This ensures timely processing of vehicle allocation reports.

Question 6

Use of a departmental vehicle for anything other than conducting state business is prohibited. True or False?

Answer 6

TRUE

This rule is in place to ensure that state resources are used appropriately.

Question 7

What items purchased by the Department and placed into a state vehicle are intended for the exclusive purpose of conducting state business?

Answer 7

Equipment and items

Conversion of any item for personal use is prohibited, except for highway flares under specific conditions.

Question 8

What should be posted in the rear side windows when transporting a marked enforcement vehicle point-to-point, unless the driver is in full uniform?

Answer 8

“Out of Service” signs

This indicates that the vehicle is not currently in active service.

Question 9

The CHP 33E shall be retained in the vehicle folder for how many years after the vehicle survey?

Answer 9

Three years

This is part of the reporting requirements for vehicle management.

Question 10

A CHP 57, Motor Vehicle Assignment and Transfer, shall be prepared when a vehicle is originally assigned to a command, transferred between commands, or going _______.

Answer 10

out-of-service

This form is essential for tracking vehicle assignments and status.

Question 11

What is the minimum mileage use to ensure maximum utilization of departmental vehicles within a six-month period?

Answer 11

6,000 miles

Alternatively, vehicle use must be at least 80 percent of the workdays the vehicle is available.