81.2 Vehicle Procedures Manual Flashcards
A 180 should or shall be completed for every vehicle stored or impounded?
Shall.
Should a 180 be filled out for a vehicle carried as cargo?
No. It’s considered property. Document that vehicle’s license, VIN, and description on the 180 for the trailer if it’s stored.
How shall letters be written on the 180 for a vehicle’s VIN or engine number?
Upper case cursive.
When the storage authority on a 180 is amended, what must be attached to the 180?
Memorandum describing the reason for the change.
Who is notified when the owner of a stored vehicle can not be notified?
If the vehicle is registered in CA, attach the returned Notice of Stored Vehicle to the 180 and keep in the file. If the vehicle is from a foreign jurisdiction, or removed from private property, notify DOJ.
How long shall the 180 be kept for vehicles impounded for evidence?
2 years.
Only trained officers can perform vehicle appraisals.
False. All officers are designated as vehicle appraisers.
Every vehicle stored by the Department must have an estimated value on the 180.
True.
What should officers use as guidelines when estimating the value of a vehicle?
General condition and age; and absence of integral parts.
What are the increments used for estimating vehicle value?
$300 or less; $300 - $4,000; over $4,000.
When should officers estimate the value of vehicles stored?
At the time of storage.
Officers should or shall inventory all the contents of vehicles stored and impounded?
Shall.
Any officer who actively participates in the inventory shall be noted on the 180.
True, in the remarks section by name and ID number. Shall.
Which areas of a vehicle can be accessed for an inventory?
All areas which may contain property.
If the trunk or other area in the vehicle is locked and no keys are available, can officers force the locks to gain access?
Shall not. Officers shall note that the area was locked on the 180.
What shall officers do if they discover contraband or evidence during an inventory?
Shall seize and book into evidence.
If evidence is discovered during a vehicle inventory, it is not admissible in court.
False. It is admissible.
When a vehicle is released from storage or impound, what should be attached to the 180?
Copies of pertinent documents: driver’s license, registration, proof of insurance, etc.
Before releasing a stored or impounded vehicle to a repossessor, officers shall ensure that the respossessor is licensed by requesting what information?
By requesting a repossessor’s identification or registration card.
What must be presented to release a vehicle to a repossessor?
A sales contract indicating that the RO has defaulted.
The RO and LO of a stored or impounded vehicle should or shall be notified in writing of the storage?
Shall.
The owner of a stored / impounded vehicle has the right to a storage hearing within how many days?
Within 10 days of the date on the Notice of Stored Vehicle.
What shall be included on the Notice of Stored Vehicle?
Name, address, and phone number of storing agency and the tow company.
The Notice of Stored Vehicle shall be sent within how long?
48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.