220 Traffic Function Flashcards
What guide should officer use when conducting traffic enforcement activities
The Florida Traffic Statutes Guide
In addition to having their officers efficiently handle traffic-related calls for service and proactively enforce traffic laws in their assigned areas, ______________ should analyze traffic-related data provided by the Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) to conduct traffic deployments in areas where traffic-related injuries are high.
watch commanders
To encourage compliance with traffic laws and reduce the risk of traffic-related injuries, these deployments can make use of either _______________________. These deployments should focus on motor vehicle drivers and occupants, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians.
a highly visible law enforcement presence or more covert methods
Officers are reminded that in any of their traffic-related enforcement functions they may encounter individuals who are hard of hearing. If the officer determines an individual may be hearing impaired, the officer shall refer to his issued _____________________________ and use it to initiate communication with the individual
Visor Card for Hearing Impaired Drivers (P-0782)
Officers shall only conduct traffic stops on vehicles for which there is at least __________________ to do so.
reasonable suspicion
Officers in unmarked vehicles with emergency equipment (emergency lights and siren) shall only conduct traffic stops when:
Wearing a JSO uniform or JSO-approved attire that clearly identifies them as police officers; or
Under exigent circumstances, in which case, after making the stop, the officer should request (PECO) to send a uniformed officer in a marked vehicle to assist, if needed
On occasion, some violators may become reluctant to stop for officers conducting traffic stops in the unmarked vehicle. Some motorists may slow down, activate their emergency flashers, and/or contact the Communications Center to verify the legitimacy of the officer conducting the stop. Officers in unmarked vehicles will provide leniency in these circumstances, allowing motorists to proceed to _________________________
a populated or well-lit location.
Officers should make these radio transmissions before initiating their emergency equipment, unless ________________ exist. Officers shall always ensure they update the PECO on their location.
exigent circumstances
Off-road vehicles are subject to the same traffic laws that govern other motor vehicles. When an off-road vehicle is being illegally operated on a roadway, officers_______________________ that he/she is responsible for having the vehicle properly removed. When a juvenile is illegally operating an off-road vehicle, the officer shall ensure an adult responds to remove the vehicle
shall notify the operator
If the violator attempts to flee from an officer conducting a traffic stop, the officer shall strictly adhere to the provisions outlined in
Order 554 (Vehicle Pursuits).
When the violator stops his vehicle in a safe location, the officer shall position his vehicle approximately ________________________to the left of the violator’s vehicle. The officer shall sufficiently illuminate the violator’s vehicle using his vehicle’s spotlight, takedown lights, and/or high beam lights.
20 feet behind and slightly offset
When an officer encounters dangerous or suspicious circumstances during a traffic stop, he should immediately request the assistance of a ____________
backup officer.
When re-engaging the violator, officers will take one of the following actions for each violation, being sure to politely answer any questions the violator has regarding the action being taken
Issue a verbal or written warning;
Issue a Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC); and/or
Complete a Recommendation for Driver’s License Reexamination or Medical Review (located on the DAVID website) when a violator appears to be unfit to drive due to a clearly articulable physical or mental disability.
Releasing the Violator on a Traffic Stop, Officers shall not allow a vehicle to be driven by someone who is not _____________. If the violator’s vehicle is being left at the scene, officers must ensure the vehicles are legally parked and away from the flow of traffic.
properly licensed to drive
When applicable, officers shall explain Municipal Ordinance (MO) 804.633, “Unattended Conveyance,” which mandates the removal of unattended vehicles within _____ hours
24 hours
Warnings will always be given for:
A tag being expired for 30 days or less;
A violator not having his/her vehicle registration paperwork
Exceeding the posted speed limit by five mph or less (this does not apply to school zones or other areas in which speeding fines are doubled)
One warning citation can be used to list ________violations
multiple
Officers are prohibited from issuing more than ______UTCs to a violator on a traffic stop unless the violator is being physically arrested
three
When a violator refuses to accept a UTC, officers shall:
Read all of the options out loud to the violator to successfully address the citation
Record the interaction with the violator using a body worn camera and appropriately tag as instructed
Retain the violator’s copy, placing it in the Property & Evidence Facility
Certify that the citation was issued to the violator by checking the appropriate box under the officer signature line
Violators being issued a UTC for a criminal infraction or an infraction that requires a court appearance are required by Florida State Statutes (F.S.S.) chapter 318.14(2) to ____________________ the UTC, unless they are being physically arrested for a criminal traffic violation.
sign and accept
After the officer explains the UTC requires a signature and the If violator still refuses to sign the UTC, the officer shall:
Have a supervisor respond to the scene, who shall also attempt to gain the violator’s compliance
If the violator still refuses to sign and accept the UTC after speaking to a supervisor, physically arrest the violator for refusing to sign a summons and transport him to the PDF
Officers must place the violator’s fingerprint on the reverse side of the UTC complaint copy when the violator:
Has no valid ID
Has a suspended revoked or alterd driver’s license
Is the driver but is not in possession of his/her valid driver’s license
Is the driver and is in violation of the “Business Purposes Only” restriction that was imposed due to a DUI conviction
If an officer is notified by the Clerk of Courts that a violator falsely identified himself at the time of the UTC issuance, the officer shall conduct a ____________ investigation
fraud
Any driver’s license or license plate that is seized shall be attached and submitted with the ______________.
appropriate UTC
Officers are ________________ to seize a license plate if the violator is able to supply proof of valid insurance and sufficient proof the reinstatement fee has been paid.
not required
When an officer determines a violator’s driver’s license or vehicle registration has been suspended for at least _____________________ due to inadequate insurance, and he/she is the owner of the vehicle, the officer shall seize the license plate and attach it to the appropriate UTC. Officers shall also attach a printout of the violator’s driver’s license status check to the UTC.
30 days
If the vehicle registration identifies a business or corporation as an owner of the vehicle, the license plate _________ be seized
will not
Upon seizing a license plate for inadequate insurance, officers shall instruct the violator to obtain proper proof of insurance, have his driving privilege reinstated at a driver’s license office, and obtain a new license plate from the ________________.
Tax Collector’s Office
When probable cause exists for the issuance of a felony traffic citation, an officer shall either:
Make a warrantless arrest of the violator
Seek an arrest warrant from the SAO, if an arrest is not immediately possible
Upon SAO approval of an arrest warrant regarding a Felony Traffic Citation, officers shall:
Complete a paper UTC for all criminal and noncriminal infractions with the warrant’s issuance date and the SAO case number listed in the court section (e.g., warrant obtained on 10/16/2019, SA# 19-123456)
Leave the violator signature space blank
Retain the pink copy of the UTC for his records
Place the original UTC and remaining copies in the SAO case file
Forward a copy of the UTC to the Citation Accountability Unit
Officers are required to obtain a supervisor’s approval prior to physically arresting a violator for a __________________ __________. Supervisors will analyze the specific circumstances to determine if a physical arrest is justified. The name of the approving supervisor shall be placed in the narrative of the Arrest & Booking Report.
misdemeanor traffic infraction
When issuing a citation from a citation book, an officer shall Forward the paper copy of the citation to a supervisor within ____ hours
24
Upon receiving a citation from a citation book or SmartCop application, a supervisor shall:
Review the citation to ensure it is accurate, complete, and written in accordance with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) policies;
Write his ID number and initials in the left margin indicating his approval; and
Ensure the citation is forwarded to the Citation Accountability Unit by the end of his shift via the marked drop box located in the Police Memorial Building (PMB).
When a UTC must be voided, officers shall follow the procedures outlined in________________________________.
Order 436 (Citation Accountability)
Officers who have successfully completed the appropriate Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) speed measurement course may use _________________________ when performing traffic-enforcement duties when performing traffic enforcement duties.
JSO-authorized radar devices
Each radar device shall be serviced and calibrated every six months by a JSO-designated qualified service technician. Officers with radar devices that are malfunctioning or appear to be defective shall, after receiving _____________permission, take the radar device to the certified repair facility (currently the Communications Corporation of Jacksonville, located at 1408 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211
a supervisor’s
Officers shall maintain written records of all radar maintenance and radar calibration actions. These records are submitted to the __________________ and are maintained for____________past the device’s working life.
Special Events Unit
90 days
When making a court appearance for any case related to the use of a radar device, the officer shall bring the:
Radar device certification
Patrol vehicle speedometer certification (if the violation was captured in moving mode)
Log maintained by the officer
Officer’s certificate of completion for the appropriate course.
Officers shall submit white copies of parking citations to their supervisors before the end of their shifts and will retain all pink copies in the citation book. Supervisors shall review the citations for accuracy and upon approval, legibly place their ID number and initials in the left-hand margin and forward them to the __________________________
Citation Accountability Unit.
Officers shall only use COJ parking citations to cite a handicapped parking violation, specifically MO 804. UTCs ___________ be issued for handicapped parking violations
will not
The Chief of _________________ serves as the JSO liaison to the COJ Traffic Engineering Division.
Patrol Support
Officers who respond to the scene of serious or complex crashes shall provide emergency services, preserve and collect evidence, and restore the normal flow of traffic. JSO personnel shall respond to the scene of a crash and conduct an investigation when the crash involves any of the following:
a. Death or injury
b. Hit and run;
c. Impairment of the operator due to alcohol or drugs;
d. Damage to public vehicles or property;
e. Hazardous materials;
f. Disturbances between the drivers;
g. Major traffic congestion as a result of the crash; or
h. Damage to the vehicles in excess of $500.
If a supervisor does not respond to the crash scene,________________ the crash investigation is responsible for ensuring that all of the required tasks of the investigation are completed.
the officer assigned
In the event of a life-threatening injury or death, responsibility for the crash scene will be relinquished to the _______________Unit detective conducting the investigation.
Traffic Homicide