HPM 100.4 Radar/Lidar Speed Enforcement

Question 1

CHP 99H, Radar/Lidar Program Audit. The original radar program audit form
shall be maintained in the Division Radar/Lidar History File. An electronic copy of
the form shall be sent to RPS within _____________ days of completion. A copy should
be provided to the Area by Division.

Answer 1

10 calendar

Question 2

Avoid allowing persons to remain within _________ of the front of any transmitting radar antenna.

Answer 2

Two Feet

Question 3

Completed calibration check logs shall be maintained in Area files for
____________ rotating, and shall be kept available for court testimony.

Answer 3

three yearss

Question 4

If lost or stolen, list the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) file control number (FCN) generated as a result of an _________________ entry.

Answer 4

Automated Property System (APS)

Question 5

This is a maintenance audit performed on every Area. This Area radar/lidar program audit is required to be performed at intervals of no longer than______ months after the last audit for the Area. Audits may be conducted at a more frequent interval, at the discretion of the Division commander. Headquarters may require more frequent audits when a perceived or noted discrepancy exists.

Answer 5

24

Question 6

Section 40802(c) CVC requires each radar/lidar unit be calibrated within the _________ prior to the alleged violation by “an independent certified laser or radar repair and testing or calibration facility.”

Answer 6

three years

Question 7

What is the retention period of the Radar Calibration Log?

Answer 7

3 Years

Question 8

The Area radar/lidar program audit is required to be
performed at intervals of no longer than _______ after the last audit for the Area.

Answer 8

24 months

Question 9

During the Area radar/lidar program audit, the auditor shall select a minimum of _____ radar/lidar citations from Area files at random.

Answer 9

Five

Question 10

The departmental requirement for the independent Critical Performance Testing (CPT) verifies lidar accuracy before the device is placed in service and each ________ interval thereafter.

Answer 10

30-month

Question 11

The radar unit shall have its internal operation and tuning fork tests conducted ______________.
a. at the beginning of each shift
b. at the end of each shift
c. at the beginning and end of each shift

Answer 11

c. at the beginning and end of each shift

Question 12

Records of the calibration check shall be maintained on the CHP _____, Radar Calibration Log.
a. 99A
b. 99B
c. 99C
d. 99D

Answer 12

b. 99B

Question 13

Officers are ____________ from manually locking the target speed in order to maintain both an audio- and digital-tracking history on the target vehicle. The NHTSA supports manually locking the target speed.
a. encouraged
b. discouraged

Answer 13

b. discouraged

Question 14

Officers _______ place a notation in the violation portion of the CHP 215 to indicate that radar/lidar was used to verify a speeding violation.
a. should
b. shall
c. may
d. can

Answer 14

b. shall

Question 15

This Area radar/lidar program audit is required to be performed at intervals of no longer than __ months after the last audit for the Area. Audits may be conducted at a more frequent interval, at the discretion of the Division commander.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48

Answer 15

b. 24

Question 16

Where are engineering and traffic surveys required?

Answer 16

: For roads with a prima facie speed limit, unless exempted

Question 17

What are the exceptions?

Answer 17

1. Local road
   
   2. School zones where children are present
   3. Other statutorily exempted roads

Question 18

What are the requirements to be classified as a local road?

Answer 18

1. A road is listed latest functional usage and federal-aid system maps OR
   
   2. When not on the map it meets the following:
      • It primarily provides access to abutting residential property and meets the following criteria
      o Roadway width of not more than 40 feet
      o Not more than ½ mile in uninterrupted length (interruptions include traffic control devices)
      o Not more than one lane in each direction

Question 19

How often does the Department require radar/lidar to be calibrated/certified?

Answer 19

Every 30 months

Question 20

How long is the classroom radar training?

Answer 20

24 hours