251 Specialized Traffic Enforcement Flashcards
The Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit is comprised of …..
two Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
squads and two Police Motorcycle squads.
Juvenile arrests for DUI: Officers shall write ________ in the court information
section of the citation for DUI and ALL other traffic violations involved in the DUI case;
“JUVENILE-COUNTY” or “JUVENILE-CIRCUIT”
If the suspect is a juvenile or is under 21 years of age, the arresting officer shall
complete the Under Age 21 Notice of Suspension packet if the juvenile provides a
breath test between .020 g/210L and .079 g/210L. The Under 21 packet includes the
following:
(1) Breath Test Result Affidavit for Under Age 21 Suspensions (HSMV 78103);
(2) Affidavit of Probable Cause is completed by arresting officer;
(3) Under Age 21 Notice of Suspension (HSMV 72103) is completed by arresting officer;
(4) Driver’s license, if surrendered, shall be attached to the Notice of Suspension; and
(5) If the suspect blows over .080g/210L only the DUI Uniform Citation is required, and
the officer does not complete the Under 21 packet.
A suspect under arrest for DUI will not be required to see the nurse
prior to a breath test (unless any of the following circumstances exist, in which case the
driver shall not be admitted into the Breath Test Room without prior examination from a
contracted health services provider (CHSP) staff member):
a. The driver was placed in hobble restraint;
b. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray was used on the driver;
c. A conducted energy weapon (CEW) was used on the driver; and/or
d. The driver is in any medical distress.
If the breath test results are greater than .080 g/210L, a 10-day temporary permit is
issued; and If the breath test results are less than .080 g/210L, the suspect may _____.
retain his/her
driver’s license and the bottom portion of the DUI citation shall be crossed out.
Individuals who are eligible to receive a 10-day temporary license may be issued one by the
arresting officer or the breath test operator conducting the breath test. Eligibility
requirements are as follows:
a. The suspect has a current valid driver’s license that is not under suspension or
revocation; and
b. The suspect has not been issued a previous seven or 30 day driving permit after 10-01-
90.
Juveniles under .08 but greater than .02: Police officers shall inform persons under the age of 21 who are having their driver’s license
suspended that they will be issued a 10-day temporary permit, but the permit will not
become effective until
12 hours have elapsed.
PBT instruments shall be calibrated ________. The police officers shall deliver
their assigned PBT instruments to the Implied Consent Sergeant or the Administrative
Implied Consent Officer.
each calendar month
If the suspect refuses a DUI blood draw, the investigating officer or Traffic Homicide detective
should contact the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) and request a warrant. A
search warrant should only be requested when there is probable cause for_____.
a
felony offense
DUI: A blood sample may be obtained from the suspect if there are “exigent
circumstances.” Exigent circumstances exist when all three conditions are met:
(a) BAC evidence is dissipating;
(b) Some other factor creates pressing health, safety, or law enforcement needs
that would take priority over a warrant application; and
(c) When the suspect is unconscious.
DUI Blood draw: The officer shall observe the blood drawing and shall ensure the vial is filled to a level of
between __________ of capacity;
two-thirds, and three quarters
Once the blood kit results are returned, the investigating officer shall go to the SAO to
obtain an arrest warrant if appropriate based on the results.
(1) Copies of the following should be provided to the ASA when obtaining a warrant for
DUI:
(a) FDLE toxicology report;
(b) Blood Collection Form;
(c) Traffic crash reports and updates;
(d) Form P-0155 (Field Sobriety Report); and
(e) Information Reports or any other reports involving incident.
DUI warrant: The investigating officer shall complete a UTC for any criminal traffic offense,
including DUI, after the warrant has been approved by an ASA; The officer shall place ___________ in
the court section of the citation
the date the warrant was obtained and SA number
For the purpose of this order, the definition of a commercial motor vehicle will be as defined
in F.S.S. 322.01. “Commercial motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle or motor vehicle
combination used on the streets or highways, which:
a. Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more;
b. Has a declared weight of 26,001 pounds or more;
c. Has an actual weight of 26,001 pounds or more;
d. Is designated to transport more than 15 persons, including the driver; or
e. Is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placard in accordance with
Title 49 CFR part 172, subpart F.
Operating a commercial motor vehicle: If the test results are ________, the officer shall issue a UTC for violation of F.S.S.
322.62, which is a moving violation;
.010 to .039
