When reporting a fatal, severe, or moderate injury school bus collision by Comm-Net, what shall not be included in the Comm-net?
The bus drivers DL#.
School bus accidents are required to be documented when?
- Accident results in fatality or personal injury.
- An identifiable violation exists and the collection of evidence is necessary to secure prosecution.
- Accident results in an arrest for any degree of FTY or DUI.
- Accident involves a hit and run and there is sufficient evidence to apprehend the suspect.
- Accident involves a State vehicle.
How long is the School Bus Officer required to maintain the log of all certificates that have been assigned or destroyed?
3 years + current.
What is a FLV?
A vehicle used to transport farm workers to and from the farm which hold 9+ people including the driver.
In regards to the School Bus/FLV Safety files, who shall review all files before they are sent to the DMV?
Supervisor.
If a person wishes to appeal the denial of the release of their vehicle in a post storage hearing, how do they go about doing it?
The can file a CHP 267 ($1000 or less) or file a Victims Compensation Claim ($1000 or more).
Within how much time of receiving a post-storage hearing request does the Department have to grant the hearing?
Within 48 hours of the hearing request.
Within how many days does the R/O or agent have to request a hearing in order to be granted a post-storage hearing?
Within 10 days of the date of notice.
How long shall any LP’s coming into the possession of the Department be held for before returning them to the DMV?
30 days.
Who can take reports for stolen license plates?
All departmental personnel.
When will we accept vehicle embezzlement reports?
After the R/O or L/O has obtained a warrant.
What DL service codes require an Officer to issue a DL 310A immediately?
I, K, R, or A if issued prior to 6/30/95.
If a vehicle is impounded for 23109.2 VC (use in a speed contest), and prior to the end of the 30 day impounded the citation against the driver is dropped or they are found not guilty, what happens?
The Department is responsible for the fees accrued.
A vehicle impounded for evidence shall remain in the Departments possession until what 3 conditions are met?
- DA has declined to file charges.
- Adjudication of charges.
- DA says evidence is no longer needed.
Can an Officer impound a vehicle believed to be of evidentiary value?
Yes, after obtaining Supervisor approval.
Can an Officer impound a vehicle believed to have been used in a hit and run?
Yes, after obtaining Supervisor approval.
What are “good service” codes for DL’s (meaning you can tow the vehicle)?
A, B, D, H, J, M, P.
When shall 14607.2 VC (30 day/Forfeiture) be used to impound a vehicle?
- A driver who is the R/O or L/O and is sus/rev and has a PRIOR MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION for 12500 VC/14601 series.
- R/O of the vehicle has a Stipulated Agreement indicated on their driving record.
Per 14602.8(a) VC, how long can an Officer impound a vehicle for if they stop a person for DUI and their BAC is .10+ and they have 2+ prior convictions for DUI in the last 10 years?
15 days.
Per 14602.8(a) VC, how long can an Officer impound a vehicle for if they stop a person for DUI and their BAC is .10+ and they have 1 prior conviction for DUI in the last 10 years?
5 days.
What does an Officer have to do before impounding a vehicle that fled from them (FTY)?
Obtain a warrant or court order.
A vehicle which was impounded for 30 days shall be released under what conditions?
- Vehicle is stolen.
- Vehicle is subject to bailment and is driven by an unlicensed employee of a business.
- The driver can show valid proof their driving privileges have been reinstated.
- DL was suspended for something other than a moving violation, prostitution, or drugs (not a complete list).
What shall be written/indicated on a CHP 180 when it is impounded for 30 days?
- Driver has a sus/rev DL.
- Driving privilege has been restricted for DUI and the vehicle is not equipped with a functioning and certified interlock device.
- Driver has never been issued a DL and there are indications the driver will continue to drive.
How shall the Notice of Stored Vehicles be mailed from the Office.
Certified mail, return receipt requested.
