Chapter 17- Traffic Flashcards
5.1 Foreign Diplomats/ Consular Officials- moving violation
When a driver has been stopped for a moving violation and is believed to have diplomatic immunity, the sworn person may take enforcement action, through proper discretion should be exercised. A diplomat does not have to sign a citation and cannot be arrested for refusal to sign or accept the citation. The individual claiming immunity should display valid diplomatic credentials
5.3 Foreign Diplomats/ Consular Officials- Driving intoxicated
If a diplomat is believed to be driving intoxicated, the sworn person shall request the diplomat not drive to ensure his/ her and the public’s safety. The sworn person will provide needed assistance to park the vehicle, transport the party to another location, and summon a cab. If the diplomat refuses, he/ she is free to leave but may not drive the vehicle.
5.4 Foreign Diplomats/ Consular Officials- Restraing
The individual may not be handcuffed or subjected to a sobriety test. The diplomat should not be restrained in any way, unless it is to prevent injury to him/ her self or other and then only the absolute minimum may be applied. Vehicle may not be impounded but may be towed the distance necessary to prevent them from obstructing traffic or endangering public safety.
8.14 Stopping/ Approaching Vehicle Positioning
Once the violator is properly stopped, the patrol car shall be positioned approximately 12-15 feet to the rear of the violator’s vehicle and angled slightly to the left establishing a small barrier of safety. “Take down” or spot lights may be used
2.2 Warnings for speed violation
record both the violators speed and the posted speed limit
2.3 How many violations can be recorded on a single warning?
4
2.1 Prohibitions (SERO)
Safety Equipment Repair Orders may not be issued to vehicles bearing historic, transporter, dealer, finance, recycler, special mobile equipment, Street rod, and temporary or out of state registration
1.1 Traffic citation and arrest (Section 26-201)
The Transportation Article authorizes the issuance of traffic citations for violations indicated with the subsection
1.1 Pacing
Follow the vehicle at a constant interval, for an adequate distance (Preferably a minimum of 2 tenth a mile).
1.2 All MDTA patrol vehicles must be calibrated every _ _____ so that accurate readings are obtained
3 months
11.1.2 Radar/ Lidar Certification Card
The detachment RADAR/LIDAR Coordinator will complete the Radar Operator’s certification checklist form No later than 30 days prior to expiration date of the operators certification
13.1 Radar/ Lidar Recertifications
operators will be re-certified every 3 years. Operators must pass a practical exam given by the Detachment Radar/ Lidar co-coordinator.
2.4 DUI/DWI Procedures
Upon request, the results of the PBT may be given to the driver after he/she submits to an intoximetor or blood alcohol test, or has refused any type of test for alcohol and the 2 hour time limit has expired
3.2 DUI/ DWI Administrative Per Se Law
If the driver refuses to submit to a test to determine the alcohol concentration in his/ her blood, or consent to submit to a test and the results indicate an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, the sworn person is authorized to confiscate the Maryland Driver’s license at the time of arrest
3.13 Attorney administered breath test
An attorney may wish to administer a preliminary breath test or another type of breath test on the arrestee prior to a decision to take or refuse a test. The court has ruled that such test cannot be prohibited. However, under no circumstances will MDTA equipment be used for this independent test.
