110.1 MAIT Manual

Question 1

What are the three exceptions when MAIT will investigate not within CHP jurisdiction:

Answer 1

fatal or severe injury to on duty CHP or Caltrans employees.

Fatal or severe injury to sub contractors of Caltrans.

any other collision of unusual significance, subject to commander approval

Question 2

What is the MAIT team composed of?

Answer 2

coordinator, team leader (sergeant), two investigators, Motor Carrier Specialist I and engineer from Caltrans

Question 3

Full time MAIT investigators and sergeant shall be certified in what?

Answer 3

TARS

Question 4

What are the requirements for MAIT call out within CHP jurisdiction?

Answer 4

Fatal or severe injury to CHP, Caltrans, or subcontractor employees

Fatal or severe injury accident occurs involving a departmental aircraft or at the request of OAO

any collision or incident which in the judgement of the area commander or higher deems MAIT response would be appropriate

fatal or severe injury collision where the investigating officer suspected an occupant restraint system failed

Question 5

Does the NTSB has the right to access the collision site, collect evidence, inspect vehicles, records, and facilities, as well as interview witnesses and involved parties as a part of their investigation process.

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

There are three specific areas where the Department and NTSB will conduct parallel investigations. Name the three

Answer 6

major - normally high fatality count

field - examine specific safety issues

incident - fact gathering

Question 7

What are the two MAIT investigation categories?

Answer 7

full and limited