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100.4 Radar Speed Enforcement Manual Flashcards

1
Q

When is the use of radar on freeways permitted?

A

When approved by the Commissioner.

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2
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Does the Department permit the use of photo radar enforcement?

A

No.

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3
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What is the conditioning period for all new or expanded radar programs?

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3 calendar days.

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4
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During the conditioning period for a radar program, can radar be used to make a speed enforcement contact? Can a 215 be issued?

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Yes. Generally a verbal warning must be given, unless the violation is flagrant.

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5
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Where does the requirement for engineering and traffic surveys for radar enforcement come from?

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Vehicle Code (Section 482)

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Under what conditions are an engineering and traffic survey required on roadways for radar enforcement?

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Required for most prima facie speed limits, unless the road meets the definition of a �local street or road.�

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What is a �local street or road?�

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Meets either of the following conditions: Defined as such by the federal aid system maps submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, or The street primarily provides access to abutting residential property, and (1) has a width of no more than 4 feet, (2) can�t be uninterrupted (includes traffic control devices) for more than � mile, and (3) has not more than 1 traffic lane in each direction.

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8
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How old can the traffic and engineering study be from the date of the speed citation? Are there exceptions?

A

5 years old. Exceptions for 7 and 1 years.

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9
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How does the Department acquire its radar equipment?

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Exclusively through federal grants.

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10
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Does the Department perform laboratory testing of its radar equipment? If not, who does?

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No. Lab testing done by International Association of Chiefs of Police.

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11
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Where is a copy of the IACP lab certification of a radar unit kept?

A

Area radar history file.

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12
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Does lab testing have to be recertified? If so, how often?

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Yes, every 3 months.

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13
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How often do the speedometers of patrol cars equipped with radar have to be calibrated?

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Every 9 days or 3, miles, whichever comes first.

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14
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If radar is used to calibrate a patrol car�s speedometer, what method must be used?

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Operate the mounted radar in stationary mode while patrol car is in motion, or Use handheld radar equipment.

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15
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Public inquiries about Area radar programs should be directed to whom?

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Area commander; Area radar coordinator; or the Area PAO.

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16
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What does a radar device transmit to determine vehicle speed?

A

High frequency radio waves.

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17
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What is the accuracy of radar when properly operated?

A

Within 1 mph.

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18
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What is the general shape of a radar beam?

A

Cone.

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19
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Can heavy rain cause radar interference?

A

Yes.

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20
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How many frequencies do radar devices operate on? What are they?

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Two. K and Ka.

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21
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The change in a radar�s frequency as it reflects off a object is called what?

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Doppler shift.

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22
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Does the angle of an approaching vehicle affect the accuracy of radar displayed speed?

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Yes. Called the cosine effect.

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23
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Does the cosine effect create a reading higher or lower than the actual target speed?

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Lower, in both stationary and moving modes.

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24
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Are radar detectors or jammers illegal?

A

Radar detectors are not illegal. Radar jammers are illegal, Section 2815 VC. Radar detectors are illegal in commercial vehicles by federal statute.

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25
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Is the Department required to have a FCC license to operate radar?

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Yes, but it is included in the Department�s radio license under KA4993.

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26
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Does the use of radar constitute a �speed trap?�

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No.

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27
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What radar enforcement program format is used by the Department?

A

Areawide format, exclusively.

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28
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What are the general categories for radar program records?

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Initial program records, Equipment records, Target Roadway records, Operator records, Enforcement documents

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29
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Who certifies radar operators?

A

Area radar coordinator.

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30
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Does each Area and Division having a radar enforcement program need to complete a Radar Program Record?

A

Yes.

31
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Does a Radar Program Record have to be completed for the deployment of the SPECTER trailer?

A

No, except if the SPECTER trailer is used for speed enforcement, not just education / awareness.

32
Q

Where is the Speedometer Calibration Chart for each radar enforcement vehicle maintained?

A

Area or Division.

33
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Where is a radar unit�s IACP certification document kept?

A

Area Radar History File.

34
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What happens to the Radar History File of a radar unit that is transferred to another Area or Division?

A

Transferred with the radar device. One copy of the Radar History File is kept at the originating Area for pending court cases.

35
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Where are the Manufacturer�s Certification Documents kept for the counting unit, antennas, and tuning forks?

A

Radar History File.

36
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Where is the Radar Calibration Log kept?

A

Radar History File.

37
Q

Who must be given the Area Radar Enforcement Guide?

A

All Area radar operators.

38
Q

Where must the Certificate of Attainment (CHP 195) for each Area radar operator be kept?

A

In the Radar History File and updated in the ETRS. A copy shall also be kept in the employee�s personnel file.

39
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The green copy of a 215 issued by a radar operator must be kept for how long?

A

1 year. Should not be kept in the Radar History File.

40
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Is �Radar Enforced� roadway signing required by statute?

A

No. Policy only.

41
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SPECTER is an acronym for what?

A

Special Traffic Education Radar.

42
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Where are SPECTER trailers kept?

A

Division.

43
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Can the SPECTER be used for radar enforcement?

A

Yes.

44
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For safety reasons, a person should avoid remaining within how many feet of the front of a transmitting radar antenna?

A

2 feet.

45
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What are the phases of departmental radar training?

A

Classroom and field.

46
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How many hours of classroom time is required for radar training?

A

24 hours.

47
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How many hours of field radar training are required? Within how long after completing the classroom portion?

A

3 hours, within 9 days of completing classroom training.

48
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How many speed and distance estimations must be completed during the field training?

A
  1. (5 moving / 5 stationary)
49
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Can officers take enforcement action based on radar readings during the field-training phase?

A

No.

50
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The Area radar coordinator shall test the speed and distance estimation capabilities of officers within how many days after completing the field phase?

A

3 days.

51
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What must the Area radar coordinator test officers on before certification?

A

Five stationary and 5 moving speed estimations within 5 mph accuracy, and 1 reasonably accurate distance estimates.

52
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Officers must pass the written portion and speed / distance estimation portions of radar training with a minimum of what %?

A

8%.

53
Q

When new operators are certified, the Area radar coordinator must notify who within how many days?

A

Academy within 3 days.

54
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How often must officers recertify in the use of radar?

A

Annually.

55
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Who can recertify an Area radar coordinator?

A

Division radar coordinator or a supervisor.

56
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Does a supervisor conducting a radar recertification have to be radar certified himself?

A

No.

57
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Can a non-current (previously certified) operated be recertified without going through radar school again?

A

Yes. Must complete a written test provided by the Academy and complete speed and distance estimations (CHP 99A) with 8% accuracy.

58
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What happens if an officer does not pass recertification?

A

Must stop issuing radar citations.

59
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When must the radar unit have its internal operation and tuning fork tests conducted?

A

At the beginning and end of each shift. (Can be more frequent if required by local courts.)

60
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The tuning fork should be struck on what type of surface?

A

Surface softer than the tuning fork itself. (eg. Steering wheel).

61
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What is the proper position of the tuning fork during testing?

A

� to 2 inches in front of the antenna with one antenna tine closer to the antenna.

62
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A tuning fork test must produce a reading of what accuracy?

A

Within 1 mph of the rated tuning fork speed.

63
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Can radar be directed at the patrol car mirror to determine the speed of an approaching vehicle?

A

No. Must be direct aim.

64
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If the target speed is locked in the display, can the officer show that display to the violator?

A

Yes, if safety is not compromised.

65
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Are officers required to note that radar was used on the front of the 215?

A

Yes.

66
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Is the Radar History File for each radar unit available for court testimony?

A

Yes, shall be available.

67
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What contents are kept in the Radar History File?

A

Radar unit certification, Tuning fork certification, Radar Calibration Log (CHP 99B), Radar / Lidar Operator Log for Multiple Unit Enforcement (CHP 99C), Radar / Lidar Report (CHP 99D), Speedometer Calibration Chart (CHP 227)

68
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Where must equipment changes and permanent transfers of radar equipment be reported?

A

Research and Planning Section (RPS)

69
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How often do radar program audits occur?

A

At least every 24 months. (Biennially)

70
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Who performs Area radar program audits?

A

Division radar coordinators.

71
Q

The speedometer of a patrol vehicle equipped with radar must be calibrated within how many days of a radar 215 being issued?

A

9 days.

72
Q

During an audit, the auditor randomly selects how many radar citations for the Area files?

A

5

73
Q

Divisions report the results of each successful Area audit to headquarters within how many days?

A

1 calendar days.

74
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Divisions must report the results of Area audits with discrepancies to headquarters within how many days?

A

2 calendar days.

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