What has been proven to be a very effective way to promote traffic safety?
Citing violators
A Civil Motor Vehicle Infraction draws a fine called a…
Scheduled Assessment
True or False: When a citation involves criminal and civil infractions and the criminal matter goes to a jury, the jury does not rule on whether the operator is responsible for civil infractions.
True, The jury only listens to the criminal portion of the citation. A magistrate decides if the operator is responsible for the civil infractions.
When officers write a citation they keep one copy. When must the other 3 copies be turned in?
At the end of their tour of duty
Voided Citations: For a voided citation that was improperly issued, spoiled, or mutilated, it should:(3)
Who can complete the Citation Audit Sheets?
The Chief of Police or Ranking Officer no less than a Sergeant.
What is key to disproving allegations of police bias during a traffic stop?
Police testimony about the officer’s regular assignment, officer’s enforcement patterns, sequence of events prior to the stop, public safety interests at stake in enforcing the violation, and the specific agency policies and procedures regarding traffic stops.
What are the two reasons why officers must give a copy of the citation to the violator at the time and place of violation?
Failure to give a violator a copy of a citation in hand can be a defense in court but there are 4 exceptions to the rule. What are they?
As defined under Chapter 90 Section 1, a construction vehicle is defined as vehicles used for other purposes than the transportation of property and incapable of exceeding ———-miles per hour.
Incapable of being driven at speeds exceeding 12 miles per hour.Under “Motor Vehicles” Chapter 90 -1
What is the most obvious and frequent way to prove operation of a motor vehicle?
Actual Operation. Observing a person driving or locating a witness who can testify to the fact of operation
Is failure to stop enough to justify fresh pursuit into another jurisdiction?
Yes, because it is a warrantless arrest in presence offense
When may officers ask for ID from passengers in a motor vehicle during a traffic stop? (6)
Operators must never drive within how many feet of an emergency vehicle responding with lights and sirens?
Within 300 feet.
Parking is prohibited within how many feet of a fire?
Within 800 feet of a fire
When approaching emergency stationary vehicles roadside what must the operator do? (2)
In an emergency, first responders may cautiously exceed speed limits and drive contrary to traffic signs after they have fully stopped. What are they not allowed to do?
First responders are not allowed to pass a school bus with flashing lights unless another police officer signals otherwise.
There is no such thing as a “safe pursuit” when talking about high speed pursuits. When do the most disastrous pursuits happen?
They often stem from the pursuing officers’ “ego”.
During a high-speed pursuit an officer should drive defensively and sensibly. The book also makes several other recommendations(8):
Who may order a driving ban?
The Governor.
Can an officer issue a traffic citation for a driving ban violation?
No. Arrest for breach of peace in presence, file a criminal complaint application or issue a verbal warning and have them leave the roadway.
How many hours must a vehicle be abandoned on a public or private land other than his own before it is deemed to be “abandoned” by statute?
More than 72 hours without permission of the property owner
Chapter 90 Section 20D defines removing a parking ticket as when someone tampers with or removes a parking ticket that was affixed to a vehicle. Is this a citation offense or a complaint?
Complaint, unless breach of peace in your presence. Never issue Chapter 90 Citation.
In order to tow a vehicle off of private property the owner of the vehicle must give consent or the police must be notified. Does this process occur before or after the removal of the vehicle?
Before the vehicle is removed the property owner must get consent from vehicle owner or notify police