Exam 6: Drugs, Gangs, Motor Vehicle Law, Crash Reporting Flashcards
If you are caught speeding through a school zone at 70 mph, what is the charge?
Reckless disregard for the safety of others
No forethought, malice but hit and kill someone when driving:
Homicide by Vehicle in the first degree
Self-Propelled
Motor Vehicle
Forged VIN Tags
Charged with a felony
Class F License applies to what vehicles?
Vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds
Can operate all vehicles in Class C license
What vehicles can operators with a Class E license drive?
Any vehicle
When driving emergency vehicles we must use?
Due Regard
Person initiating ALS(Administrative License Suspension)?
Peace Officer
What info is required on a speeding UTC?
Posted Speed Limit & Speed being traveled
If a vehicle is causing the gyration of tires, leaving marks in the road sometimes.
Laying drag
For a car accident that may have death, injuries, or property damage exceeding $500, What is required?
File a report
What traffic charge constitutes the highest point assessment in GA?
Passing a school bus
What is the Speed Limit where there is no interstate or highway?
55 mph
What age considers a distinctive driver?
Under 21 years old
For a driver who has no insurance, what should the peace officer do?
Issue traffic citation and let them drive off.
How many days does a person have to change their license within the state?
60 days (30 if from out of state)
If a person id driving 80 in a 35, is given a citation and doesn’t pay?
License can be suspended indefinitely
The length of an object sticking out of the back of a vehicle, that requires a flag or light reflector:
4 feet (or48 inches)
Riding in the back of a pick-up truck is illegal for?
People under the age of 18
Hours of operation for a motorized cart:
During daylight hours
What is the clearance for bridges on highways?
13’ 6”
A person is driving drunk on private property, and accidentally kills someone; What are they charged with?
DUI & Homicide by Vehicle
A vehicle with a single seat or saddle:
Motorcycle
What should a peace officer do if a driver is 15 years old and pulled over for an infraction?
Charge the driver.
And if the parents know, charge them as well.
In order to charge a driver with a DUI for alcohol or drugs, what is required?
The LEO must prove the driver is impaired and charge them for the violation they pulled them over for initially.
What is the priority at an accident scene, after other emergency responders arrive?
Control the scene for safety
What kind of skid involves all 4 tires locking up?
Overlapping skids
What makes skid marks?
Tires
To be charged with selling drugs near a school, what distance must a person be within said school?
1000 feet
What does RICO stand for?
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Means “Place of refuge” in Arabic:
Mafia
What are the two ways to measure at accident scenes?
Coordinate (Baseline) Method
Triangulation Method
What are the schedules of drugs?
Schedule 1 Schedule 2 Schedule 3 Schedule 4 Schedule 5
States it’s unlawful for any person to possess or have under his control, deliver, manufacture, distribute, dispense, administer, se;;, or possess w/ intent to distribute any controlled substance.
Georgia Controlled Substance Act
A drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules 1 thru 5.
Controlled Substance
What schedule is the most potent?
Schedule 1
How are drug schedules determined?
Potential for abuse
Medical use
Likelihood to create dependence
Powerfully addictive stimulant made from the leaves of coca plants native to S. America.
Cocaine
What are the 5 drug categories?
Central Nervous System Depressants Central Nervous System Stimulants Hallucinogens Narcotic Analgesics Inhalants
The most common depressant used in the U.S.
Alcohol
A stimulant drug used as a white, bitter-tasting powder or pill. Can be in crystal form.
Methamphetamine
What are some identifiers of drug labs?
Elaborate Security System Dead Vegetation Unusual Trash Unusual Social Activity Unusual Ventilation Unusual Odors (ammonia, cat urine, rotten eggs)
A synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. Produces feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth and distorted sensory of time.
MDMA
Can be found naturally in Khat plants. This drug causes increased heart rate and blood pressure and euphoria.
Synthetic Cathinone’s (Bath Salts)
Dried leaves, flowers, stems and seeds from a sativa or indica plant containing mind altering THC.
Cannabis
Opioid drug made from Morphine.
Heroin
The most powerful synthetic opioid.
Heroin
Consists of all persons, including the defendant, who have exercised control over the item of evidence.
Chain of Custody
What are the charges enforced by the Georgia Controlled Substance Act?
Possession & Possession with Intent Sale & Trafficking Use of Communication Facility Attempt or Conspiracy Dangerous Drug
What units are drugs measured in?
Grams
Ounces
Pounds
Kilos
Any drug that excites any bodily function, but more specifically those that stimulate the brain and central nervous system.
Stimulants
A drug or other substance, that effects mood or behavior and is consumed for non-medical purposes.
Narcotics
What is the main income for motorcycle gangs?
Meth (Drugs)
Vehicles designed to carry 10 passenger used for the transportation of persons for compensation.
Bus
Any self propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in intrastate or interstate commerce to transport passengers or property. (10,001 lbs or more)
Commercial Motor Vehicle
Any roadway where you can’t put a driveway or exit or entrance.
Controlled access highway
Part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from curbs or in absence of curbs from the edges.
Crosswalk
Means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained open for public vehicular travel.
Highway
Means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained open for public vehicular travel.
Street
Highway improved designed use for vehicular travel exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
Roadway
Any highway divided into two or more roadways with a median between roadways.
Divided Highway
Every person who drives or is in control of a vehicle. A driver doesn’t need a license.
Driver
Every person who drives or is in control of a vehicle. A driver needs a license.
Operator
Weight of a vehicle plus the weight of a trailer w/ load.
Gross weight
The connection of the lateral curb lines, where two roadways are 30 feet apart with an intersecting roadway.
Intersection
Any roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular travel.
Laned Roadway
Every Vehicle that is self-propelled other than an electric personal assistive mobility device.
Motor Vehicle
Any vehicle on a roadway being transported or drawn.
Vehicle
Done without prejudice. There was an error or defect of a person’s license or because they are no longer entitles to it. May apply for a new one at anytime.
Cancellation of License
The termination by formal action of a person. Application of a new license may be present after a set period of time.
Revocation of License
Temporary withdrawal by formal action of a person. Suspension lasts for a set time period.
Suspension of License
Two facets to working a crash.
Reporting
Investigation
Crash Reporting Answers
Who
What
Where
When
Two types of evidence.
Long Life Evidence
Short Lived Evidence
Collision of any motor vehicle w/ another vehicle or object, or person is killed or injured, or there is damage $500 or greater.
Accident (Crash)
The entire width between property lines for purpose of vehicular travel.
Traffic Way
Part of the roadway to accommodate stopped vehicles for emergency purpose.
Shoulder
What are the 3 elements in a motor vehicle crash?
Human Element
Roadway Element
Vehicle Element
An abrupt change in a skid mark.
Offset
Types of Skids.
Asphalt Skids Furrow Skids Cement/Concrete Skids Pavement Cleaning Skids Abrasive Material Skids
A mark made by a tire without slipping or sliding. Tire is free to rotate.
Tire Imprints
Where should the LEO measure from at an accident scene?
From fixed objects
What should all at fault drivers have included in the accident report?
First Harmful Event
Most Harmful Event
Experienced and veteran members of a motorcycle gang are called?
One Percenter’s
Driving through a school zone at 65 mph, What would be the charge?
Reckless Driving
On a clear, sunny day with light traffic, a car is driving on a controlled access highway at 75 mph, what is the charge?
Speeding
Duration of suspension for racing.
12 months
The person responsible for cleaning up debris from an accident.
Wrecker Driver
Amphetamines are classified as:
Depressants
Raw opiates, opium powder or granules are what schedule drug?
Schedule II