Ch 50 Traffic Law Enforcement

Question 0

How long is a speedometer calibration valid ?

Answer 0

6 months

Question 1

Methods to enforce the vehicle law :

Answer 1

Officers may use any of the following methods to enforce the vehicle law :

• moving patrol
• overt
• covert

Question 2

Selective enforcement :

Answer 2

When selective enforcement is employed on roadways where the posted speed limit is greater than 35 mph, the use of a laser type detection is preferred.

Question 3

Stopping of heavily tinted windows :

Answer 3

A police officer who lawfully stops a vehicle with windows so heavily tinted that the vehicle’s interior is not visible, may open one of the vehicle doors to visually determine if :

• driver is armed
• there are weapons inside
• other occupants may pose a danger to the officer

Question 4

Substitute for requesting supervisor to scene

Answer 4

After refusal, a substitute for requesting the response of a supervisor, the officer may print “REFUSED” in the signature block of the ticket when the violator possesses ID that allows the officer to positively ID the violator and his/her address.