220 - Traffic Function (2 of 3) Flashcards
FHP only handles traffic crashes and hazards that occur on, underneath the overpass of, at the intersection of, on any on-ramp of, and on any off-ramp of the following highways: (5)
(1) Interstate-10;
(2) Interstate-95;
(3) Interstate-295;
(4) State Road 9B; and
(5) State Road 202 (J. Turner Butler Boulevard).
When dispatched to a traffic crash or hazard at a location handled by FHP:
(1) The JSO PECO will contact Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Will JSO will also be dispatched?
yes
When dispatched to a traffic crash or hazard at a location handled by FHP: What TOL wrecker will be called if needed?
FHP’s
When dispatched to a traffic crash or hazard at a location handled by FHP: JSO may elect to write a report if _____ or _____, otherwise FHP will hold these calls for the next available FHP unit. The list above does not alter the JSO/FHP agreement regarding fatal crashes or crashes involving JSO vehicles (see appendix.
the citizen has been waiting an extended period of time for FHP or for certain reasons (elderly, isolated area, etc.)
Officers handling traffic crash investigations shall ensure that the _____ or _____, comply with removing any roadway debris when towing or removing a vehicle from the scene of a crash.
TOL wrecker drivers, or citizens
Traffic Crashes: 1st officer at the scene will Notify the appropriate agencies of damage or other hazards. Examples of these agencies include: (6)
(1) The JEA;
(2) The Traffic Engineer;
(3) Streets and Highways for local streets;
(4) DOT for state roads;
(5) The telephone company; and
(6) Public Works for broken water mains.
Traffic Crashes: 1st officer at the scene will Place an _____ sticker on any damaged state property (e.g. guardrails, fences, light poles, barricades, etc.). These stickers are available at all six zone substations. _____ may order new stickers from Mr. Jack Franks of Transfield Services at (904)-460-5410.
orange Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT);
Zone Commanders
Vehicles involved in traffic crashes may be left at the scene at the request of the owners or representatives, if present, provided the vehicles can be _____.
Owners must make arrangements for the immediate removal of their vehicles.
safely parked and secured
In the event vehicles require towing by a TOL wrecker, officers should _____ when possible and inform the owners or their representatives that there will be a _____.
release the vehicle at the scene
wrecker fee
In the event that a crash is reported and the location is unknown, the information will be recorded on a _____ and forwarded to the Traffic Homicide Unit.
Field Investigation Report (FIR) via COPSMORE,
When a law enforcement officer submits a report on the crash, proof of insurance must be provided to the officer, by _____.
each party involved
Only the _____ of the motor vehicle may be given a citation for an insurance violation in accordance with F.S.S. 316.646, when a crash report is completed. Any other driver may be cited for _____ under F.S.S. 316.066(1)(d).
registered owner
failure of each party to the crash to provide proof of insurance to investigating officer
Any party who fails to provide the required information is guilty of an infraction for a _____violation, punishable as provided in chapter 318 unless the officer determines that due to injuries or other special circumstances such insurance information cannot be provided immediately.
nonmoving
If the person provides the law enforcement agency, within _____ of the crash, proof of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, the law enforcement agency may void the citation.
24 hours
If the person provides the law enforcement agency, within 24 hours of the crash, proof of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, the law enforcement agency may void the citation. Upon receipt of proof of insurance, officers must complete a _____ to show proper insurance information. The officer will submit the citation with the_____ through the chain of command to be forwarded to the Records Unit. Officers will write _____ for the reason on the affidavit.
Traffic Crash Continuation Report (HSMV-90004)
Affidavit of Justification (P-0458)
“Proof of Insurance provided within 24 hours”
Violators of “No Proof of Insurance” who are placed under arrest shall have this charge included on the Arrest & Booking Report as a _____ violation.
“Civil”
_____ shall ensure that the Summary of Reports Form, the Traffic Crash Report, and the matching citations are submitted before _____
Supervisors
the end of the supervisor’s tour of duty.
Any unverified information should be listed _____ and clearly labeled as unverified.
only in the narrative of the report
Once an officer personally sees the vehicle and tag, the information becomes _____ and can be entered into the appropriate areas of the report.
verified information
Officers will ensure that every driver, pedal cyclist, or pedestrian has a completed Driver Exchange of Information Form in crashes that have _____ vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians or motorcycles.
three or less