301.00 through 301.06 - Vehicle Operation

Question 1

what is the minum requirements for an Authorized Emergency Vehicle?

Answer 1

“Vehicles equipped with, at minimum, with a siren and externally mounted red and blue emergency warning lights that have been installed in a manner approved by the Chief of Police will be Authorized Emergency Vehicles.”

GO 301.02(A)

Question 2

Are Public Service Officer (PSO) Trucks Authorized Emergency Vehicles?

Answer 2

No, “Public Service Officer trucks are not Authorized Emergency Vehicles.”

GO 301.02(A)(2)

Question 3

Define Code 1 Operation of an Emergency Vehicle.

Answer 3

“Code 1 - The Operation of an emergency vehicle in normal traffic without using emergency lights and siren.”

GO 301.03(A)

Question 4

What must an officer comply with and obey while operating an emergency vehicle code 1?

Answer 4

Speed Limit, traffic control devices and signals.

“All department personnel opertation emergency vehicles in this mode [code 1] will comply with the posted speed limit and obey all traffic control devices and signals.”

GO 301.03(A)

Question 5

What is the Definition of Code 3 Operation of an Emergency Vehicle?

Answer 5

“The operation of an emergency vehicle using the emergency warning devices, as well as activating the emergency vehicle’s headlights.”

GO 301.03 (B)

Question 6

as a General guideline how fast is an Officer allowed to go while operating an emergency vehicle, Code 3, on Major Streets and Freeways?

Answer 6

20 miles over the speed limit.

“the general guideline shall be that officer perating their vehicles in this manner [code 3] shall not exceed the posted speed limit by more that 20 miles per hour on major streets and freeways.”

GO 301.03 (B)(1)

Question 7

while operating a vehicle Code 3 how far above the posted speedlimit may an officer drive in a resedential neighborhood or school zone?

Answer 7

zero

“the general guideline shall be that officer perating their vehicles in this manner [code 3] {…} shall observe the posted speed limit in residential neighborhoods and school zones”

GO 301.03 (B)(1)

Question 8

What must an officer due while driving code-3 and prior to disregarding any stop signal or stop sign?

Answer 8

1. come to a complete stop.
2. ensure the intersection is clear prior to disregarding the traffic controll device.

“Officers operating their vehicle in this manner shall come to a complete stop to ensure an intersection is clear prior to disregarding any stop signal or stop sign.”

GO 301.03 (B)(2)

Question 9

In what situations is an officer not bound by code 3 speed limit requirements and doesnt have to come to a complete stop prior to disregarding a traffic controll device?

Answer 9

1. when responding to another LEO where there is an imminent threat to the officer’s Saftey.
2. authorized pursuit

“While operating a vehicle code 3, an officer is not bound by the requirements listed in 301.03 B, 1-2 [speed and stoping at traffic control device] above in the following situations:

A. when responding to cover another law enforcement officer where an imminent threat to the officer’s safety is prsent.

B. when an officer is involved in an authorized pursuit.”

GO 301.03 (B)(3)

Question 10

In all situations while operating a vehicle, what is an Officer not relieved from?

Answer 10

“In all situations, an Officers is not relieved of the duty to operate the vehicle with appropriate regard for safety of all persons or the consquences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.”

GO 301.03(B)(3)

Question 11

When, in the Officer’s Opinion, can the officer upgrade a response from Code 1 to Code 3?

Answer 11

“the responding officer may determine that a delay in response could jeopardize the saftey of a citizen or officer.”

GO 301.04 (A)

Question 12

When an Officer is upgrading a response from Code 1 to Code 3, What Must an officer do?

Answer 12

“When upgrading a response, the responding Officer will notify the dispatcher, and upon acknowledgment, immediately activate the emergency equipment and headlights.”

GO 301.04 (A)

Question 13

What must an officer do when upgrading a response from Code 1 to Code 3?

Answer 13

“The Officer must be able to articulate the facts and circumstances justifying the Code 3 decision.”

GO 301.04 (B)

Question 14

While Operating Code 3, when regulating their speed what things should an officer give consideration to?

Answer 14

“When regulating their speed, officers should give consideration to such things as nature and seriousness of the offense.”

GO 301.04 (C)

Question 15

While Operating a vehicle code 3 what should the Officer be consciously aware of?

Answer 15

“… be consciously aware of weather conditions, traffic control devices, charcter of the neighborhood (residential or buisness), traffic volume, and road and vehicle conditions.”

GO 301.04 (C)

Question 16

After providing necessary assistance at a Code 3 or Assist Officer incident, who will notify the dispatcher when the need for emergency assistance is over?

Answer 16

“After providing necessary assistance at a Code 3 or Assist Officer incident, the initial responding element will notify the dispatcher when the need for emergency assistance is over.”

GO 301.04 (D)

Question 17

Once an the need for emergency assitance is over and the inital responding element has notifyed dispatch, what will happen?

Answer 17

“1. Dispatcher will immediately sound an alert tone that Code 3 has ended.

2. Authorization for all other responses utilizing emergency warning devices will end.
3. Other officers may proceed to the scene, driving at the posted speed limit and obeying all traffic control devices.”

GO 301.04 (D)

Question 18

Except when driving Code 3 or to an Assist Officer, when can an emergency vehicle drive faster than the posted speed limit?

Answer 18

“Except when driving Code 3 or to an Officer Assist, no emergency vehicle will be driven faster than the posted speed limit.”

GO 301.04 (D)(4)

Question 19

An officer requesting cover (not an assist) must specify what?

Answer 19

“Officers requesting a cover element (not an Assist officer) will advise the dispatcher if the response needed is Code 1 or Code 3, and the number of elements required. No other terminology will be used.”

GO 301.04 (E)

Question 20

When is it apprpriate to request cover Code 3?

Answer 20

“… When an officer believes that a delay in response could jeopardize the safety of a citizen or officer.”

GO 301.04 (E)(1)

Question 21

Do officer need to notify the dispatcher when responded an Officer Assist?

Answer 21

“In all Assist Officer incidents, responding officers will be authorized an emergency response at indicated in 301.03 (B)(3) without the need to notify the dispatcher of their intent to respond.”

GO 301.04 (F)

Question 22

How often should Officers use Code 3?

Answer 22

“Officers will hold Code 3 responses to the essential minmum and terminate a Code 3 response at the earliest possible time. When the emergency warning devices are deactivated, a code 1 response is in effect.”

GO 301.04 (G)

Question 23

When does the State Transportation Code authorize the use of emergency vehicles to be operated in an emergency manner?

Answer 23

” the State Transportation Code permits authorized emergency vehicles to be operated in an emergency manner in response to an ermergency call and in immediate pursuit of an acual or suspected violator of the law.”

GO 301.05 (A)

Question 24

What incidents will be considered Emergencies authorizing the use of Emergency equipment?

Answer 24

“1. Calls assigned by the radio dispatcher that are designated as emergencies and only when dispatched as emergencies by the designation Code 3.

2. Calls or Situations wherein the personal knowledge of an officer justifies the reclassification of a Code 1 assignment to an emergency level Code 3.
3. situations wherein a supervisor directs that response be made Code 3.
4. Routine Traffic Stops - pursuit of a violator when the use of both emergency warning lights and siren is necessary to alert other traffic and/or command the attention of the vehicle operator so that he/she can be directed to stop. Officers may clock speeding traffic violators without using emergency lights and siren when they can do so safely and only for short distances.
5. Chase Pursuit - Pursuit of a violator wherein the violator refuses to stop and the continuing use of both emergency warning lights and siren is necessary in the interest of warning others.”

GO 301.05 (B)

Question 25

What is required to drive contrary to any traffic regulation?

Answer 25

“… The authority to drive contrary to traffic regulations requires the emission of an audible signal and activation of emergency warning lights.”

GO 301.05 (B)(5)

Question 26

What must remain on at the conclusion of a pursuit?

Answer 26

“At the conclusion of the chase pursuit, all visible emergency warning lights will remain on at the scene.”

GO 301.05 (B)(5)

Question 27

What are all the authorized Levels of Emergency Vehicle response?

Answer 27

“Authorized Levels of Response - The only authorized levels of response are Code 1 and Code 3.”

GO 301.05 (C)

Question 28

Who are Authorized to drive a department vehicle with emergency equipment activated?

Answer 28

“Authorized Operators - No Police Department vehicle will be operated with emergency equipment activated unless operated by either:

1. A sworn member of the Police Department.
2. a Reserve Officer of the Police Department when on duty and operating under the immediate order of a sworn officer or sworn supervisor, and only when such operation is essential to the preservation of life.”

GO 301.05 (D)

Question 29

The law enforcement goal of protection of life may be better served if an in-the-act offender is not alerted to an officer’s arrival. What is in effect when the sirens and emergency warning lights are deactivated?

Answer 29

“When the siren and emergency warning lights are deactivated, the Code 3 response will cease and a Code 1 response will be in effect, and officer must begin considering a tectical approach.”

GO 301.05 (E)

Question 30

When an is requested to escort a private vehicle carrying an injured or ill person what withe Officer do?

Answer 30

“When an officer in the fireld is requested to excort a private vehicle carrying an injured or ill person, the officer will determine the severity of the injury or illness. The officer should offer to call an ambulance and offer to administer first aid.”

GO 301.06 (A)

Question 31

If an driver refuses an ambulace and wants an an Escort to a Hospital what should the officer do?

Answer 31

“If the driver and patient refuse the Officer’s offer {of an ambulance} and want to continue to the nearest hospital or medical facility, the officer may escort the vehicle Code 1. The dispatcher will be notified prior to the escort.”

GO 301.06 (D)

Question 32

When an officer is requested for an escort and the situation is not of a life threatening nature, what will the officer do?

Answer 32

“If the situation is not of a life threatening nature, the officer will politely suggest that the driver proceed carefully and obey all traffic regulations, and if appropriate, suggest the quickest and safest route to the hospital. should the driver not know the way to the hospital, the officer may furnish an escort Code 1.”

GO 301.06 (C)

Question 33

May an officer escort a vehicle Code 3?

Answer 33

“An officer will not escort a pricate vehicle Code 3.”

GO 301.06 (D)