Dept. Procedure 7 Flashcards
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Up to how many Issuing officer’s names may be listed on the face of the citation for all infraction violations?
Only one
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Any other officers present who may have witnessed the violation should be listed where on the citation?
On the back of the pink copy.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT(08/15/14)
If the witnessing officer is not the issuing officer, how would this be handled?
The witness officer’s name will be placed below the name of the issuing officer on the front of the citation
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Prosecution by the City Attorney’s Office will reject the citation if the defendant’s address is listed as what?
- Rescue mission
- Transient
- None
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
If driver does not have his license on his person, confirmation of a CDL or Social Security number by communications is sufficient to validate his identification. True or False?
False - Recited Information shall be listed in the narrative portion of the citation.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
What section should be charged when suspects provide false information during a traffic related incident?
Vehicle Code section 31
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
How many violations can be written on the citation before using a supplemental form for additional violations?
Four violations
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
By circling the letter “I” to the right of the infraction, this will give the defendant what right?
Right to arraignment by mail.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
During any accident investigation, officers may issue citations for what type of violations?
- Registration violations
- License violations
- Equipment violations
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Owner responsibility citations are only to be issued in conjunction with an arrest, an accident investigation or other law enforcement action, such as a traffic stop, where contact is made with the driver. True or False?
TRUE
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
A suspect should not be released with a citation when he requires medical attention, or otherwise unable to care for his own safety. True or False?
True
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
If a motorist refuses to sign the citation after a supervisor has been called, an arrest may be made. The person shall be taken directly to where?
The closest magistrate.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Citation accountability logs will be maintained by the commands for a period of how long?
Three years
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Officers will normally be limited to checking out how many citation books at any one time?
TWO
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Can a citation be used on juveniles for nontraffic misdemeanor offenses?
No, a JCR must be used.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Traffic warnings shall NOT be used for what?
- Equipment violations
- Parking violations
- License or registration violations
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
When requesting a notify warrant for DUI charges, is a DUI supplemental needed to be submitted with the notify warrant?
Yes
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Adult notify warrant procedure for infractions has been suspended indefinitely. True or False?
True
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
When requesting a notify warrant for a juvenile driver, is a citation also required for the traffic court?
YES - but the juvenile should not sign it or the appearance date be set. A JCR and Supplemental Report will be required when the violation involves DUI of alcohol and/or drugs. These reports serve in lieu of a juvenile citation.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
DUI suspects must submit to a blood or breath test in compliance with the implied consent law. True or False?
True
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Officers MAY arrest any driver under 21 who has a BAC of how much?
.05% or higher
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
If the BAC of the person is between .05 and .07, and the elements of DUI are NOTpresent, officers shall do what?
Issue a notice to appear charging 23140(a) VC. VC, an infraction, prior to release. Suspects will be cited into Misdemeanor Arraignment Department with a 12:30 p.m.
appearance time.
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
Chemical test number shall be recorded where on the citation?
In the “property tag number” box on the face of the citation.
7.01 – 7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
All persons under the age of 21 operating a vehicle must submit to a field breath test or have their driving privileges suspended for how long?
One year
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
DUI minors who are not old enough to have a license will have their driving privileges delay for how long upon reaching the age of 16?
One year
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
DUI driver under 21 who refuses to submit to a PAS test will have their driving privileges suspended or revoked for how long?
One to three years
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
A minor driving with a BAC over .01%, the officer should do what?
Issue a citation for 23136(a) VC
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
23154 (A) VC – makes it unlawful for a person who is on probation for DUI to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of how much?
.01% or more
7.01 – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (08/15/14)
23154(a) VC – this section supersedes 166 PC for violations of DUI probation and should be the only charge used when enforcing violation of DUI probation. True or false?
True
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Who will be responsible for investigating minor injury collisions, Misdemeanor hit-and-run collisions, and city property collisions?
Patrol
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
1180 collision is defined as a collision that results in an injury requiring hospitalization for how long?
More than 24 hours (for other than observation).
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Who investigates collisions involving federal, county, or city-owned vehicles?
Traffic units
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
When will fleet safety Sgt. notify the supervising claims representative at risk management?
- Fatal/serious injury collisions. When expecting a claim will be filed against the city.
- Police pursuits resulting in injury collisions.
- Serious injury collisions involving City Equipment
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Can property damage only reports be taken at area stations’ front counters?
Will not
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Can minor injury collision (11-81) report be taken at front counters?
It is mandatory and shall be completed by the front counter officer regardless of where the collision occurred in the city.
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Amendments that alter the conclusions of the collision report, or significantly affect the parties involved, shall have the approval of whom?
Commanding officer of traffic division.
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
In police equipment collisions, officers shall notify dispatch of all police collisions as their first course of action, AFTER rendering any emergency aid. True or false?
True
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
In incidents involving officers intentionally driving / damaging a police or civilian vehicle, how should it be handled?
Traffic division supervisor will respond to determine if CHP-555 or ARJIS-9 with RM-1555 and RM-1551 will be used.
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Vehicle damage report (RM-1551) is required within how many hours of city employees being involved in traffic collisions?
Within 24 hours
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Supervisors’ accident report (CRM- 1555) should be completed within how long of the collision?
Within 48 hours of the collision
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
When will Traffic investigative unit Sgt. and fleet safety Sgt. be notified when a collision occurred?
- Fatality;
- Serious injury to officer/citizen;
- Felony prosecution is probable;
- Pursuit results in serious injury.
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Collisions involving Metropolitan Transit Board System buses or the light rail trolley are not classify a city equipment accidents. True or false?
True
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
What is required for all police equipment and City Equipment collision investigations?
Photographs
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Communications division personnel shall direct hit and run victims to where?
The nearest area station
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
Can a hit-and- run report be taking over the telephone?
CANNOT
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
If a police vehicle is involved in a collision with a dog or cat, and there is no damage to the police vehicle, what type of report is taken?
ARJIS-9 is required
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
If a police vehicle is involved in a collision with a large animal, such as a horse or a cow, and there is damage to the vehicle, what type of report will be taken?
A traffic collision report is REQUIRED
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
How should bicycle accidents be handled if there is injury, which occurred on a roadway, sidewalk, or paved shoulder of the roadway?
Will be investigated and reported as a traffic collision.
7.02 – TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (08/16/13)
All collisions occur on, or within how far, a State Highway intersection or freeway ramp are state highway-related traffic collisions?
Within 250 feet of
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
Urine tests are no longer offered as one of the primary tests given to suspects arrested for DUI of alcohol. Blood and breath tests are the only options offered. When may Urine tests be used?
Urine tests may be used as a secondary test if the suspect requests it, but only after the Trombetta admonishment has been given and he/she has completed a breath test.
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
Drivers refusing to take a chemical test will have their driving privileges suspended by the DMV for how long?
At least one year
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
What happens if a subject refuses to take either a blood or breath test?
The IMPLIED CONSENT statement must be read to him.
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
What law states that when any person who operates a motor vehicle is lawfully arrested for D.U.I., the driver has automatically agreed to submit to a chemical test upon request by a peace officer?
“IMPLIED CONSENT” Law
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
Any suspect taking a medically prescribed anticoagulant or a suspect afflicted with hemophilia is exempt from taking a blood test, per 23612(a)(3) CVC. True or False?
TRUE
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
What is a Trombetta admonishment?
After a breath test is completed, the prisoner shall be advised he may furnish either blood or urine sample for future analysis.
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
A SW is required before law enforcement can administer nonconsensual forced blood testing except under exigent circumstances. Dissipation of alcohol (evidence) in the bloodstream qualifies for exigency.
FALSE - Simple dissipation of evidence is not sufficient exigency.
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
In case of a hospital blood draw, blood will not be taken from a seriously injured suspect, except with the consent of the attending physician. True or false?
True
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
If the suspect is unconscious or in the condition rendering incapable of refusal, can blood draw be administered from the subject?
Test may be ministered.
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
Is it necessary for the officer to tell the person that he is under arrest before a blood sample is drawn?
NO
7.03 – CHEMICAL TEST FOR D.U.I. (06/06/2014)
If the blood draw is done at the hospital by hospital personnel, the blood should be collected in what color top file?
Grey