3.200 Code 3 Driving (Excluding Pursuit Driving) Flashcards
These are important elements of a code 3 response that ensure officers are maximizing safety while minimizing risks (select all that apply):
a. Good judgement
b. Communication
c. Coordination
Code 3 is defined as, emergency lights and siren, emergency response driving, will not exceed posted speed limit by more than:
20MPH
Code 3 response is authorized, and officers may respond code 3 when (select all that apply):
a. Imminent danger to citizens and the officer’s arrival might save lives
b. Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation
c. Reliable information exists of a felony in progress
d. Pursuits
Regarding the use of code 3 driving, the first and second arriving units will:
a. Broadcast arrival status via the radio
b. Determine the need for continued code 3 response of additional units
c. Advise other units via radio to either continue or discontinue code 3, as needed
Field supervisors will monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy and will cancel or direct code 3 responses, as warranted.true or false ?
True
Code 3 driving is prohibited in vehicles that are not:
Equipped with emergency lights and siren