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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Officers should/shall inspect the speedometer calibration chart?

A

SHALL

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Violators exceeding an absolute speed limit should/shall be cited under the appropriate CVC section?

A

SHOULD
(if a safe speed significantly lower than the absolute speed limit can be established, a violator MAY be cited for a violation of the basic speed law “22350”.)

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3
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Officers should/shall not accelerate above the prima facie or absolute speed limit to determine the actual speed of a vehicle approaching from the rear.

A

SHALL NOT

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When a patrol vehicle is operated at the speed limit and a violator overtakes it from the rear, the violator may/should/shall be cited for an estimated speed in excess of the applicable speed limit.

A

MAY

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5
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T OR F: Computed Average Speed (CAS) is allowed.

A

False: in certain situations CAS meets the definition of a speed trap.

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6
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22350 (basic speed law) should/shall be used when drivers are charged with…

A

SHALL when exceeding prima facie speed limits and when exceeding safe speed limits.

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At 10 mph or more above the PF speed limit the officer should/shall/may stop and should/shall/may issue a CHP 215.

A

SHALL STOP and SHOULD issue a CHP 215

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At 5-9 mph above the PF speed limit the officer should/shall/may stop and take appropriate enforcement action.

A

SHOULD

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From 1-4 mph above the PF speed, the officer should/shall/may stop and take appropriate enforcement action.

A

MAY

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10
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T or F: Section 22350 applies to freeway and multilane highways posted 55 or 60 mph, and to undivided highways posted 60 mph.

A

TRUE

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At 5 mph or more above the ABSOLUTE speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer should/shall/may stop and should/shall/may issue a CHP 215

A

SHALL stop and SHOULD issue a CHP 215

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From 1-4 above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer should/shall/may stop and take appropriate enforcement action.

A

MAY

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13
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A citation issued to the operator of a tank vehicle transporting more than ___ gallons of flammable liquid for a violation of any speed law, or reckless driving

A

500 (after explanation of the violation enter “Enhanced Penalty per 22406.5 CVC”)

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SLOW MOVING VEHICLES: At 10 mph or more below the normal speed of traffic, the officer should/shall stop and should/shall issue a CHP 215.

A

SHALL STOP, SHOULD issue a CHP 215

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SLOW MOVING VEHICLES: At ___ to ___ below the normal speed of traffic, the officer should stop and take appropriate enforcement action.

A

5-9 mph

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16
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SLOW MOVING VEHICLES: From ___ to ___ below the normal speed of traffic, the officer may stop and take appropriate enforcement action.

A

1-4 MPH

17
Q

Personnel operating PCFVs shall enter Special Project Code ___ in the Special box on all CHP 215s, except..

A

Special Code 66, except when preparing statistical citations documenting an allied agency turnover.

18
Q

Approval from ____ SHALL be obtained prior to the Area PCFV operations.

A

Division Chief

19
Q

Division requests for increasing or decreasing the number of PCFV’s SHALL be directed to _____

A

Assistant Commissioner, Field.

20
Q

The use of unmarked vehicles for the apprehension of violators of 23109 CVC (speed contest) must be approved by the…

A

Office of the Commissioner.

21
Q

All complaints against tow companies on CHP rotation lists should/shall be investigated by the Area.

A

SHALL

22
Q

_____ should assist individuals in resolving complaints against any other tow service company not on rotation.

A

Area commanders

23
Q

An emergency zone is defined as an area on a freeway that is within ___ feet of, and in the direction of travel of, a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights activated.

A

500 feet

24
Q

An ambulance should/shall be called instead of using the patrol car to transport an ill or injured party.

A

SHOULD

25
Q

Departmental personnel should/shall assist Caltrans in the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the use of roadside rest areas and vista points.

A

SHALL

HPM 100.68 ENFORCEMENT MAN. (9 decks)

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