FA11 Flashcards

1
Q

For search of a MV what do you need?

A

PC and unforeseeable/spontaneous circumstances

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2
Q

4 reasons to stop a MV are:

A

1) Information received
2) Observed violation
3) Reasonable articulable suspicion
4) Checkpoint/roadblock

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3
Q

Stopping a MV without RAS or PC is

A

Unconstitutional

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4
Q

If stopping MV due to informant, what must the police officer do in regards to the information given?

A

Independent verification

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5
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Constitutional Justification for stopping a MV for information received via a 911 anonymous tip includes:

A

1) Particularized & objective basis for suspecting the particular person stopped is involved in criminal activity
2) The RAS to justify stop depends on content of info and reliability
3) Totality of circumstances

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6
Q

Constitutional justification to stop a MV on checkpoints/roadblocks is that it…

A

Must further a governmental interest, such as drunk driving, MV safety, smuggling at borders, apprehend/seek info about perpetrator of a serious crime (near the scene of the crime)

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7
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Does a motorist avoiding a roadblock give RAS to be stopped?

A

Yes.

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8
Q

Can passengers in MVs challenge the constitutionality of a stop?

A

Yes.

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9
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For passenger identification, the PO must have reason to suspect criminal activity or other law violation

A

True

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10
Q

Suspicion of criminal activity is necessary to ask a MV driver out of a car.

A

False, they only need to be lawfully stopped, but this shouldn’t be routinely done.

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11
Q

If there’s a heightened awareness of danger, passengers may be asked out of the MV

A

True

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12
Q

Retrieval of documents from within car

A

The Community Cares Directive applies only when it’s immediately necessary

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13
Q

In Title 39, what are the most commonly enforced chapters

A

3 and 4

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14
Q

In Title 39, what’s the most important chapter?

A

1

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15
Q

What are the 3 basic elements of traffic safety?

A

Enforcement, Engineering, Education

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16
Q

Remember, on the slide it said that PC must exist prior to the MV stop, but LT Esposito said that’s bullshit….the real minimum needed for a MV stop is?

A

Reasonable Articulable Suspicion (RAS)

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17
Q

How many days are given to issue a summons?

A

30

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18
Q

People may be physically arrested for violations of?

A

Chapters 3 and 4

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19
Q

Who is the exception to the physical arrest for chapters 3 and 4?

A

Bus drivers…..unless it’s for DWI

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20
Q

Must the offense occur in the officer’s presence?

A

Yes, but admission of committing offense is also enough

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21
Q

Where are juvenile cases handled?

A

Municipal Court

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22
Q

What if the juvenile’s offense is racing on a highway? Where is this handled?

A

Family Court, not municipal

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23
Q

You need to be 18 or older for what? If you’re under 21 how does your license look?

A

18 for basic license…..if under 21 profile pic on license

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24
Q

If you have an out-of-state license and move to NJ you must…

A

Surrender old license for a NJ one

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25
Q

For a CDL, a lower than .08 BAC level is enough to warrant DWI

A

True

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26
Q

When is a CDL required?

A

1) When a MV has a gross vehicle weight og 26,001 lbs or more
2) If MV carries 16 passengers or more (including driver)
3) If there’s at least 10,000 lbs on the trailer

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27
Q

How many days do you have to get a NJ license once you move into the state?

A

60

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28
Q

Can farm vehicles be driven on highways?

A

Yes, from 1 farm to another during daylight hours only, with farm use plates

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29
Q

What credentials must always be in possession?

A

DL, registration, insurance

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30
Q

Markers (plates) are to be..

A

12” to 48” from the ground, clear and visible, mounted so as to not swing

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31
Q

How long before MV Services is to be notified of a change of address?

A

7 days

32
Q

Operating a MV with DL suspended and causing/resulting in accident with injury =

A

45 days in jail

33
Q

Suspended vs Revoked

A

Suspended - taken away until certain conditions are met Revoked - Taken away for a certain amount of time

34
Q

Lights are required when?

A

1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise

35
Q

Lights are always on when wipers are on

A

True

36
Q

How many spot lamps are permitted?

A

1, and they’re not to be used for driving

37
Q

A volunteer fire/EMS member may place an emergency light on any MV driven by them

A

True

38
Q

You must have an even number of lamps on either side of the front of MV

A

True

39
Q

High beams are to be dimmed when oncoming MV is within

A

500 ft

40
Q

You must have how many means of applying brakes

A

2

41
Q

Air pollution - idling your car is a violation when what?

A

It exceeds 3 minutes

42
Q

How many wipers are required?

A

1, and it must be in front of the driver

43
Q

If a child is under 8 yrs old and under 80 lbs, they:

A

Must be restrained

44
Q

Is the driver responsible for passengers?

A

Only if they’re under 18 yrs of age

45
Q

On motorcycles what’s the limit of handle bar height?

A

Not higher than shoulders

46
Q

What is mandatory when operating a motorcycle?

A

Helmet and goggles…goggles not needed if motorcycle has a windscreen

47
Q

Bikes require what?

A

Helmet, horn, brakes, reflectors, lights….subject to same rules as MVs

48
Q

If one’s BAC is .04, what happens?

A

They’re out of service for at least 12 hours

49
Q

Can you obtain a DWI conviction even if BAC is less than .08?

A

Yes

50
Q

If under the legal age to drink, what’s the minimum BAC level needed to warrant detainment?

A

.01

51
Q

A DWI can be proven by?

A

Operation, Self-admission, Witnesses

52
Q

If blood has to be drawn for DWI:

A

Must be done in clinical setting by appropriate medical professional

53
Q

The DWI statute cannot be enforced on private property

A

False

54
Q

If spillage of items in a MV occurs, there’s a definite violation

A

True

55
Q

If items are well-tied but sticking out of the back of a MV, there’s a violation

A

True

56
Q

In obstructed view violations, you can’t get

A

More than 1 citation in the same 24 hr period

57
Q

What must a driver do when backing out of a driveway, garage, alley, or private road?

A

Shall stop immediately prior to driving upon the sidewalk

58
Q

The MV on the right always yields to the MV on the left

A

False - it’s the other way around

59
Q

Can’t follow an emergency vehicle

A

Closer than 300ft or park closer than 200ft of fire apparatus parked

60
Q

Reckless Driving is…

A

Operating a MV in public/private property in wanton or willful manner

61
Q

When approaching a tow truck/emergency vehicle with lights on, drivers must..

A

Make a lane change or go less than the speed limit if lane change impossible

62
Q

Driving in an Unsafe Manner

A

Unless municipality orders it, we do not write this statute….mostly for plea agreements

63
Q

What are the speed limits in the state of NJ?

A

1) 25 mph in urban residential/business district, unless otherwise specified
2) 35 mph in suburban residential/business district unless otherwise specified
3) 50 mph in all other locations unless otherwise specified

64
Q

To obtain conviction for speeding, need:

A

1) Vehicle’s speed
2) Radar unit properly certified
3) Speed limit

65
Q

Is it allowed to make a sharp left turn into an angled spot on the opposite side of the road?

A

Yes, as long as the driver parks

66
Q

Signals are required every time someone makes a lane change

A

False. They’re not required if other MVs are not to be affected by the movement.

67
Q

When there’s a stopped school bus

A

MV on opposite side of the divider can continue less than 10mph

68
Q

If an accident results in injury, or damage to person/property greater than $500….

A

It must be reported within 10 days to MV services.

69
Q

If accident results in death…

A

Must be reported to MV Services AND must report to NJ State Police via N.L.E.T.S. within 24 hours….you have 72 hours to get a hard copy to the fatal accident review board

70
Q

In accident, tow companies contracted shall:

A

Remove debris/parts which are hazardous, but not things they’re not equipped to remove (oil, etc.)

71
Q

In accidents, when does a PO’s responsibility begin?

A

The moment he’s directed to the crash scene

72
Q

What is the first concern in a MV accident?

A

Protection/care of the injured

73
Q

What are 2 circumstances when immediate removal of a MV from an accident scene is undesirable?

A

if death occurs, if valuable evidence would be destroyed

74
Q

Parking violations for the following are:

Curb, Stop Sign, Railroad, Entrance to fire station

A

Curb - 6”
Stop Sign - 50ft
Railroad - 50ft
Fire Station - 20ft

75
Q

Can a car be towed from a handicapped spot even if it’s in private property?

A

Yes