Directive 3.2 - Vehicle Law of Pennsylvania

Question 1

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: True or False: In all situations where a vehicle, including a bicycle, is stopped based upon reasonable suspicion or for Vehicle Code Violations and the operator/owner is ultimately arrested, officers SHALL ISSUE ANY TRAFFIC CITATIONS TO THE OPERATOR/OWNER.

Answer 1

False: SHALL NOT ISSUE ANY TRAFFIC CITATIONS TO THE OPERATOR/OWNER.

Question 2

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: There are two types of violations.

Answer 2

1. Traffic Citations (TVR)

2. Parking Violation Reports (PVR)

Question 3

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: Traffic Citation (TC)–Traffic citations will be distributed and controlled by

Answer 3

Philadelphia Traffic Court

Question 4

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: Parking Violation Report (PVR)–Parking violation reports will be distributed and controlled by

Answer 4

The Philadelphia Parking Authority

Question 5

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: _________ when a copy of the TC is not provided to the operator of the vehicle at the time of the violation, or a copy of the PVR is not left on the windshield of the vehicle at the time of the violation.

Answer 5

Hard-backing

Question 6

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: Who is responsible for requisition of TCs and PVRs in a District?

Answer 6

The Commanding Officer

Question 7

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: _______________ will ensure that the citation books received match with those invoiced on the memorandum.

Answer 7

The Commanding Officer

Question 8

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: ___________ will return defective book(s) by preparing a Request for Cancellation (Form 75-147), in quadruplicate (original and three copies), describing the nature of the defect(s).

Answer 8

The Operation Room Supervisor

Question 9

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: True or False: Traffic Citation and Parking Violation Books may be given and/or exchanged with other Districts within the same Division?

Answer 9

False: T.C & P.V.R.s may never be given or exchanged with other Districts or Units.

Question 10

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: Traffic Citations contain _____ tickets per book.

Answer 10

20

Question 11

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: Parking Violation Reports contain ____ tickets per book.

Answer 11

25

Question 12

As per Directive 3.2 - Pa. Vehicle Law: The overall objective of the selective enforcement program is _______________.

Answer 12

The reduction of vehicle accidents