HPM 82.6

Question 1

What is the role of Area Commanders in the Commercial Enforcement Program?

Answer 1

Utilize resources like Mobile Road Enforcement officers and CVIS personnel for training road patrol officers

This training helps in identifying and enforcing commercial offenses.

Question 2

What should officers evaluate during initial contact with drivers? CEP

Answer 2

Fatigue, impairment, and driver qualifications

Officers must obtain documentation like driver’s license and vehicle registration.

Question 3

What document should personnel assigned to the CEP use to document violations noted in an inspection?

Answer 3

CHP 407F, Driver/Vehicle Examination Report

Question 4

What is the primary enforcement document for out-of-service violations?

Answer 4

CHP 215, Notice to Appear

Question 5

What is the purpose of the CHP 281, Notice to Correct Violation?

Answer 5

To issue corrections for violations not considered deliberate or due to persistent neglect

Not applicable for size, weight, or hazardous materials violations.

Question 6

Who is authorized to place drivers and/or vehicles Out-of-Service?

Answer 6

Uniformed personnel and Motor Carrier Specialists certified for NAS inspections, and any uniformed supervisor

Question 7

Do military vehicles need to stop for inspection?

Answer 7

No, unless they are non-military contractors hauling military loads

Question 8

Can Commercial Enforcement Program personnel conduct NAS inspections by request?

Answer 8

No, NAS inspections are not a periodic or preventative maintenance program

Question 9

What is the deadline for submitting the Iteris inSPECT Report?

Answer 9

By the 10th day following the end of the month

Question 10

How long should statistical information from the Iteris inSPECT Report be retained?

Answer 10

At least three years

Question 11

What training is required for personnel assigned to the CEP? Within how long after joining the CEP

Answer 11

Complete CVSA-approved courses and obtain certification within three years

Failure to do so results in removal from the CEP.

Question 12

What courses must Lieutenants complete to remain in the CEP?

Answer 12

NAS Level I CETC, DIAP course, CETI course

Question 13

What happens if a CEP personnel fails an examination?

Answer 13

Placed on a documented remedial training program

Question 14

What is required for reexamination after failing an exam?

Answer 14

Request for reexamination within 15 days and complete it within 60 days

Question 15

What occurs if a CEP personnel fails a required course a second time?

Answer 15

Administratively transferred to a non-CEP position

MCS I and CVIS classifications may face additional documentation and recommendations.

Question 16

What is the purpose of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance decals?

Answer 16

To track and secure compliance of inspected commercial motor vehicles

Question 17

What should be done with expired CVSA decals?

Answer 17

Destroyed locally in compliance with records management procedures

Question 18

What is the process for destroying CVSA decals?

Answer 18

Cut into quarters or shred, with verification by a supervisor