exam 2 MV Flashcards
Motor Vehicle
Rule 314 section 1
General Considerations
“The long-range goal is to increase the level of voluntary compliance”
Rule 314 section 4
Enforcement Options
- Verbal warning to the driver that such conduct is illegal and
dangerous - Written warning notice on citation form
- Civil citation
- Complaint notice on citation form
- Arrest of operator
(Officers may use their discretion)
Officer Discretion Based on Operating Behavior
- Operator’s driving behavior
- Seriousness of the offense
- Danger created by the violation
- Other information relevant to the infraction
Rule 314 section 5
High priority violations
-Speeding (particularly violations 10 mph or more over the speed
limit)
- Failure to stop for red light (violations that create a substantial
hazard)
- Failure to stop signs (violations that create a substantial hazard)
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk
- Improper passing of a school bus
Rule 314 section 6
Pre-Empting Assigned Calls
- Officers who see a traffic violation while on assignment must decide whether it is serious enough to preempt the assigned call
- Dispatcher has final authority of the assignment
Rule 301 section 3.4
Motor Vehicle Pursuit
When an officer in an authorized in a police emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated actively attempts to apprehend occupants of a suspect vehicle in which the driver increases speed and / or takes evasive in an attempt to avoid apprehension
Rule 301 section 7.6.1 & Rule 302 Chapter 89 section 7B
Applicable Statute
Caution and due regard
Rule 301 section 9.1
Pursuit with Passengers Prohibited
Pursuit with passengers is prohibited
Rule 301 section 3.4
Priority One Call
Calls for service in this category indicate that a police presence is needed at the scene of an incident
Rule 302 section 6
Weather and Environmental Conditions
Weather plays a role in whether or not you’ll do emergency driving
