DIRECTIVES 3.2 VEHICLES CODE Violation

Question 1

When issuing a Traffic Citation, a complete description of the incident is required on what ?

Answer 1

On all citations issued

Question 2

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, The ORS is responsible for

Answer 2

Preparing control log (75-189 for each 12X8 Tour
Ensure all officers Transferred out return their TVRs
Ensure all TVR’s books are distributed in strict numerical order.

Question 3

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, Hard backing is strictly ?

Answer 3

Prohibited

Question 4

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations Whenever an officer issues a TC for 1501-A Driving without a license or 1543 Driving with a suspended, what is the ORS responsible for?

Answer 4

To run a BMV check and attach the printout to the Traffic Citation

Question 5

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, The Operations room supervisor will return defective TVR and PVR books by preparing a request for cancellation form 75-147 to who ?

Answer 5

** 1. PVR’s returns to the Manager of Ticket operations PPA
2. Defective TC books to Traffic court
3. Defective PVR books to PPA

Question 6

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, Who is responsible to ensure that the violation books received are matched with those listed on the receipt received from the Parking Authority

Answer 6

The Commanding Officer

Question 7

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, Who will ensure the defendants copy is mailed to the defendant ?

Answer 7

Traffic Court

Question 8

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, When an error is made during the preparation of either a TC or PVR and a replacement ticket is being prepared, The officer will?

Answer 8

Cite the reason for voiding the ticket.

Print “VOID” across the face of the ticket

Question 9

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, How many tickets are in a PVR and TVR Book

Answer 9

PVR =25

TVR=20

Question 10

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, under no circumstance will a TC or PV book be given or exchanged with who?

Answer 10

Another district or New assignment

Question 11

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, Who is responsible to return defective books by preparing a request for cancellation (form 75-147) in quadruplicate describing the nature of the defects ?

Answer 11

Operations Room Supervisor

Question 12

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Is increasing activity an objective of selective enforcement ?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , In any case where a defendant is operating a vehicle is arrested the officer will not ?

Answer 13

issue the defendant a TVR

Question 14

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , When are selective enforcement bulletins issued to unformed officers?

Answer 14

**Quarterly

Question 15

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , May officer’s issue verbal warnings instead of a TVR

Answer 15

yes….. its the Discretion of the officer

Question 16

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Who will give specific attention to ensure there is an appropriate reason for a Traffic citation being checked filed in 64 ?

Answer 16

The Uniformed Sergeant

Question 17

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Who will ensure that the officer responsible for the violation of TC , PVR Red Light Camera either adjudicate the violation or is held financially responsible for the violation ?

Answer 17

The Officers Commanding Officer

Question 18

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Who is responsible to ensure that: Traffic violation reports from the previous tour are separated into categories , TC and PVR’s and prepare an original and three copies of ticket transmittal list 75-164 for each category of ticket. A separate 75-164 must me prepared for tour of duty ?

Answer 18

Operations Room Supervisor

Question 19

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , The operations room supervisor will ensure that: Traffic violations report control numbers are recorded in numerical order include all voided tickets on each set of ticket transmittal list ? except ?

Answer 19

When with correction ticket is not in numerical order with the voided ticket.

Question 20

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Who will notify the pertinent commanding officers of any violations committed by their officers, which have not been adjudicated ?

Answer 20

Deputy Commissioner field operations

Question 21

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Who is responsible for Red Light Camera’s toll booth, violations on City owned Vehicles ?

Answer 21

The operator of that vehicle……Unless exigent circumstances exist at the time of violation

Question 22

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , a TVR for Occupant Restraints must be written with what?

Answer 22

Another TVR justifying the stop

Question 23

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , How long must an operator , under the age of 18 years of age , with a learners permit , engage in a skill building period?

Answer 23

(6) six months

Question 24

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , A young driver may not be behind the wheel between the hours of what ?

Answer 24

11:00PM and 5:00AM Per Section 1503 c 1 of the vehicle code

Question 25

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , A resident Parking permit must be displayed where on a vehicle?

Answer 25

Right rear passenger side window of the vehicle

Question 26

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , A separate 75-164 Ticket Transmittal must be what ?

Answer 26

for each tour of duty

Question 27

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations , Can a officer cancel a TC while at traffic court ?

Answer 27

NO

Question 28

06-11-19

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations,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

Answer 28

NOT ISSUE ANY TRAFFIC
CITATIONS TO THE OPERATOR/OWNER.
The facts and circumstances of all Vehicle Code violations, along with the specific code numbers, will be documented by whoever prepares the PARS/PIIN/75-49 report. The District Attorney’s Office Charging Unit will add the Vehicle Code Violations to the list of criminal charges to ensure all charges and violations are addressed by the same court.

Question 29

06-11-24

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations,Commanding Officers, Districts/Units will make a requisition for TCs and PVRs by:

Answer 29

1. Traffic Citations - Prepare a memorandum, in duplicate, to the Commanding Officer, Philadelphia Traffic Court Liaison Unit, requesting the number of TC books needed. When the memorandum is presented, Traffic Court Liaison Unit personnel will sign and record on the original and copy of the memorandum andthe beginning and ending citation numbers of those books being issued. Traffic Court will keep the original and a copy will be returned to the district/unit along with the citation books and will be retained in the district/unit files

2. Parking Violation Reports - Prepare a memorandum in duplicate, to the Manager of Ticket Operations, Philadelphia Parking Authority, requesting the number of PVRs needed. When the memorandum is presented to the Philadelphia Parking 1 Authority, 35 North 8th Street, Parking Authority personnel will provide the officer with a receipt listing the number of books being issued and their corresponding ticket numbers. The second copy of the memorandum and receipt will be returned to the district with the ticket order and retained in district/unit files.

Question 30

Traffic Violations (TC or PVR), Red Light Camera, Speed Timing Camera, and Toll Booth Violations issued to a police vehicle while being used for authorized official business, the officer will:

Answer 30

*1. Provide the TC or PVR to the ORS.
2. Provide details of exigent circumstances (if applicable)

C. The ORS when cancelling a violation will:
1. Prepare a 75-147 quadruplicate, detailing the following:
a. Facts showing the vehicle ticketed is a city-owned or city-leased being used for authorized official business at the time the ticket was issued.
b. State exigent circumstances
c. Vehicle Property Number
d. Ticket number, violation, date, time, and location of issuance.
e. Operators name, rank, and badge number.

2. A form letter found at the end of this directive will be prepared, attached and submitted with each 75-147 along with the TC or PVR in this category through the chain of command as follows:
   a. District/Unit Commanding Officers will forward the 75-147, TC/PVR and the form letter through the chain of command to the Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations who will review and approve the cancellation, affix their signature to the form letter, and forward to the appropriate issuing authority.*

Question 30

06-11-24

Hazardous violations are:

Answer 30

*1) reckless driving
2) exceeding speed limit (calibrated vehicles only)
3) wrong side of road
4) outside authorized lane
5) following too closely
6) improper passing
7) improper turning
8) no or improper signal
9) failure to yield right- of- way (pedestrians/vehicles)
10) failure to obey traffic signals
11) failure to obey traffic signs and markings
12) failure to obey a police officer
13) passing a school bus
14) driving through safety zone
15) wrong way, one way street
16) improper use of lights
17) defective lights
18) defective brakes
19) parking – on bridge; tunnel; ramp or double *

Question 31

According to Directive 3.02 Vehicle code violations, . Unrestricted License,
A young driver may apply for an unrestricted license before the age of 18 provided They ?

Answer 31

1. maintain an accident and conviction-free record for 12 months and has
   completed an approved driver’s education course.
2. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in the vehicle. This applies to all drivers under the age of 18, (Section §4581 (a) (3) of the Vehicle Code).
3. A young driver’s unrestricted operator license will be suspended for 90 days if they accumulate six (6) or more points or is convicted of a single high-speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit).