GM 607

Question 1

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The Growden storage facility receives all impounded vehicles except vehicles in pounded for?

Answer 1

Downtown area parking violations

Question 2

What storage facility receives vehicles impounded for downtown area parking violations?

Answer 2

Storage facility belonging to the holder of the current wrecker contract

Question 3

Officer submit a written report showing justification for impoundment. Copies of the report are forwarded to?

Answer 3

The vehicle crimes unit and municipal court

Question 4

Officers impounding vehicles are responsible for completing the towing service record. When applicable, in the remarks column the officer notes any waiting or labor time after the first—–minutes

Answer 4

15

Question 5

Officers impounding vehicles are responsible for the vehicle and its contents. Officers will complete the towing service record listing any—–?

Answer 5

Damage noted on the vehicle

Question 6

When an officer has probable cause to believe a vehicle has been used in the commission of a crime excluding minor traffic offenses, the vehicle is Impounded as—–?

Answer 6

Evidence

Question 7

When a vehicle is impounded as evidence, the officer will route a copy of his report to?

Answer 7

Appropriate follow-up unit

Question 8

When a vehicle is impounded as evidence the officer will request ——–to process the vehicle.

Answer 8

UEDI/crime scene unit investigator

Question 9

Vehicles parked in the fire lanes at shopping malls are issued a ticket, but not impounded unless they are——.

Answer 9

Obstructing firefighting equipment

Question 10

An uninsured driver/occupant if 17 years of age or older have the option of arranging for transportation of their choice but it must be accomplished within —— wait-time allowed before towing

Answer 10

30 minutes

Question 11

An uninsured driver/occupant under 17 years of age have the option of being returned to the ——-office if unable to locate a parent, legal guardian or custodian.

Answer 11

Youth processing Office

Question 12

If the officer decides to have the vehicle towed because of an uninsured driver, the officer will allow a minimum of 30 minutes before the wrecker arrives. What would allow the officer to proceed without a mandatory waiting period?

Answer 12

An admission to being an uninsured driver

Question 13

If dispatch cannot verify insurance coverage of the vehicle, before the officer decides to tow the vehicle what circumstances should he consider?
Name 11

Answer 13

A) physical condition of driver elderly, sick
B) weather conditions
C) call load
D) if the driver is from out-of-state
E) if there are small children in the car or the number of children
F) if the driver or other occupants are disabled
G) if there are animals in the car
H) The nature and quantity of contents in the vehicle
I) exigent circumstances
J) Time of day
K) location like desolate areas, open field, safety issues

Question 14

Under what situation would the officer write “DROP FEE” on the towing service record?

Answer 14

If the owner returned to claim his vehicle before the vehicle has been removed but the contractor of the wrecking service has attached equipment for towing

Question 15

Once it has been determined the driver is uninsured, can the officer allow the vehicle to remain parked instead of towed?

Answer 15

No they will either have the vehicle towed or allow the driver to proceed with the vehicle

Question 16

If a vehicle is abandoned on any public street, or any dedicated street on city property with the Official police notice (green sticker) is placed on the windshield how long before a parking ticket is issued and the vehicle is impounded for using the street for storage?

Answer 16

24 hours

Question 17

How long can a car be parked on the untraveled portion of an expressway before the vehicle is impounded?

Answer 17

Over two hours

Question 18

What do officers do about a vehicle abandoned on private property?

Answer 18

Those do not fall within the jurisdiction of this department

Question 19

Recovered stolen vehicles used in conjunction with any serious offense are impounded. The vehicle is released only by the authority of—-?

Answer 19

Appropriate follow-up unit

Question 20

If an owner is contacted about his recovered stolen vehicle not used in any serious offense, how long does he have to claim his vehicle at the scene?

Answer 20

A minimum of one hour

Question 21

Before releasing a recovered stolen vehicle, the officer requires the owner to:

Answer 21

A) show proof of ownership
B) sign release of property form
C) contact the vehicle crimes unit, if arrests were made

Question 22

Vehicles involved in public property crashes and come to rest on private property are removed. What about vehicles involved in private property crashes and remain on private property: who is responsible?

Answer 22

It is the responsibility of the owner to remove

Question 23

Vehicles found parked under the following circumstances are ticketed and/or relocated in Lieu of being impounded:
1)
2)
3)

Answer 23

1) On parade routes
2) . Hindering repair work by public works crew
3) blocking driveways

Question 24

Officers inventory all impounding vehicles for any items of personal property. An inventory is limited to places where a person ordinarily would store or leave items such as:

1) p
2) t
3) o

Answer 24

1) passenger compartment
2) trunk if key is available
3) any open container

Question 25

What are the seven classifications of impounded vehicles?
F
E
P
T
A
R
C

Answer 25

Impounded for:
A) Forfeiture
B) evidence
C) prisoner's personal property
D) traffic violations
E) abandoned vehicle
F) recovered stolen vehicle
G) crash scene

Question 26

.05 EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO TOW VEHICLES
A. Officers have authority to impound any vehicle found parked in violation of any ________related to traffic or parking, abandoned in a ______, or constitutes a traffic hazard.

Answer 26

city ordinance

public place

Question 27

.06 OFFICERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
B. Officers impounding vehicles are responsible for completing the Towing Service Record (TSR). When applicable,
in the remarks column the officer notes the following:
1. Any waiting or labor time after the first fifteen (15) minutes; and
2. The words “Hold for Municipal Court” for any vehicle impounded pursuant to an ______.
3. The words “______” for any vehicle impounded pursuant to TTC 601.051-601.124.

Answer 27

2) Order of Impoundment

3) NO INSURANCE

Question 28

.10 IMPOUNDED FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
A. Officers ticket and/or impound vehicles for any of the following traffic violations or court orders:
3. Uninsured Driver;
a. Driver/occupants, if 17 years of age or older, have the option of:
(3) Being taken to the nearest p_____ or r_____, which ever is closer;
(a) Requesting the officer drop them off at another location, if closer than substation or residence;
(4) Waiving Transportation - Released at the scene if safe to do so.
(5) Officers shall_____every incident where the driver/occupants refuse transportation by the officer
using an Incident report.

Answer 28

3) police substation or residence

5) document

Question 29

.10 IMPOUNDED FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
A. Officers ticket and/or impound vehicles for any of the following traffic violations or court orders:
5. Municipal Court Orders of Impoundment, provided:
a. The vehicle is ______parked;
b. The officer has a copy of the _____; and
c. The court order is returned to _______.

Answer 29

a. The vehicle is illegally parked;
b. The officer has a copy of the court order; and
c. The court order is returned to Municipal Court.

Question 30

.10 IMPOUNDED FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
C. When stopping persons with no proof of auto liability insurance, officers shall utilize the following procedures (via the Information Channel) to attempt to verify insurance coverage.
5. If the officer decides to have the vehicle towed, the officer will allow a _______, before the
wrecker arrives, for the driver to provide proof of insurance. Officers will not initiate ________of the
vehicle until after the ______timeframe has elapsed. An admission to being an uninsured driver allows the
officer to proceed without a mandatory waiting period.

Answer 30

minimum of 30 minutes
an inventory
30 minute

Question 31

.11 IMPOUNDED AS AN ABANDONED VEHICLE
A. Vehicles abandoned on any public street, or any dedicated street on city property is handled as follows:
1. SAPD Form #114, Official Police Notice (green sticker), is placed on the ______; and
2. If the vehicle remains after twenty-four (24) hours, a parking ticket is issued for “_______”
and the vehicle is impounded, in accordance with GM Procedure 402, Differential Police Response (N-Code
31).

Answer 31

1) windshield

2) Using the Street for Storage

Question 32

.13 IMPOUNDED FROM CRASH SCENE
C. If a driver can make his vehicle drivable after minor repairs, the officer will allow the driver ______ after the completion of the investigation to repair his vehicle. If the vehicle is still not drivable after that time, it is removed by contract wrecker. Driver must show Evidence of Financial Responsibility as required pursuant to TTC 601.051 before driving away.

Answer 32

fifteen (15) minutes

Question 33

.14 RELOCATING IN LIEU OF IMPOUNDING
B. Vehicles are relocated in the ____. Officers notify the _____as to the new location of the vehicle.
C. Vehicles are impounded only if it is impractical for them to be relocated. Impractical to relocate means there is _____ or ______.

Answer 33

B. immediate area
Security Desk

C.no space available in the immediate area or all parking is restricted in the immediate area

Question 34

.15 INVENTORY AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY FROM IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
D. All personal property found during an inventory of a vehicle is placed in the Property Room, except property from:
2. Locked vehicles - If entry cannot be made, the officer inventories _____ property, listing the property on the _____ and in his report. The vehicle is impounded at the Growdon Storage Facility, on Secure Row, only after a ______and authorizes the storage by signing the TSR

Answer 34

visible
TSR
supervisor personally inspects the vehicle