Code 3 Driving Flashcards
What is Code 1 Driving
Normal response- Must obey all traffic laws and rules
What is code 2 driving?
Non Emergency Lights only
When can you drive code 2?
a. To stop violators (consideration shall be given for immediate activation of emergency lights).
b. Upon arriving in an area where the use of the siren may signal suspects.
c. To signal other motorists of traffic hazards when an officer is moving at a slow speed in traffic
(e.g., pushing a stalled vehicle, moving at slow speed as a crime prevention tool, or making
unusual movement on the roadway). Officers must drive at the speed limit or below.
d. When approved by a sergeant or above during an authorized motorcade. Note: Officers
responding to non-emergency calls will not use emergency lights and/or siren for the sole
purpose of crossing intersections.
What is code 3 Driving?
Emergency lights and sirens/ emergency response driving
What is the speed limit for code 3 driving?
Will not exceed posted speed limit by more than 20mph. No limit on pursuits
When may an officer respond code 3
- Imminent danger to citizens and the officer’s arrival might save lives.
- Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation.
- Reliable information exists of a felony in progress.
- Pursuits – see Section 3.
What is prohibited during a code 3 response
Typing of messages and use of a cell phone
When is Code 3 prohibited?
In vehicles that are not equipped with emergency lights and sirens.
What is the procedure for a patrol officer/primary officer.
Patrol officer(s) will:
1. Determine the need for Code 3 response.
Primary officer (or first officer to initiate Code 3 response) will:
2. Notify Communications via radio of Code 3 status.
3. Activate and continuously utilize emergency lights and siren.
4. Activate the Code 3 button on the mobile data terminal (MDT), if equipped with MDT.
5. Proceed in a safe manner.
What is the procedure for a secondary officer?
Secondary officer will:
6. Notify Communications via radio of code 3 status.
7. Activate the Code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT.
8. Proceed in a safe manner.
What is the procedure for a first and second arriving unit
- Broadcast arrival status via the radio.
- Determine the need for continued code 3 response of additional units.
- Advise other units via radio to either continue or discontinue code 3, as needed.
What is the procedure for additional units?
Prior to proceeding Code 3, activate the Code 3 button on the MDT, if equipped with MDT, to advise
of Code 3 response and, subsequently, arrival status. Do not break Code Red on a radio channel.
What is the procedure for Field Supervisors
Field supervisors will:
Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy and will cancel or direct code 3
responses, as warranted. (10/10, 10/18)■
