HPM 100.4 Radar/Lidar Speed Enforcement Manual

Question 1

IACP calibration of Dept RADAR and LIDAR units shall be conducted every _____ months.

Answer 1

30 months. VC mandates every 36 but policy

requires every 30.

Question 2

Which section addresses speed traps in the VC?

Answer 2

40802 VC

Question 3

Speedometer calibration shall be conducted every __________ or ___________.

Answer 3

90 days or 30,000 miles

Question 4

Engineering and Traffic Surveys are required at what intervals?

Answer 4

5, 7 or 10 years depending on conditions

Question 5

What types of roadways need no ETS for RADAR or LIDAR enforcement

Answer 5

Local streets or roads, construction zones, bridges, school zones
Additionally…
Most important answer- All MAX speed enforced roadways need no ETS

Question 6

T/F

RADAR Speed Enforcement signs are required by statute and Dept policy

Answer 6

F.

There is no statute requiring the posting of such sign. DOT places them and it is Dept policy.

Question 7

RADAR detectors are legal with one exception. What is that exception?

Answer 7

Commercial vehicles are the only class of vehicles
prohibited by federal law (CFR) from possessing or
using RADAR Detectors

Question 8

The requirements for conducting an ETS are outlined in which manual?

Answer 8

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
AKA MUTCD

Written and maintained by Cal Trans

Question 9

What is SPECTER?

Answer 9

SPECial Traffic Enforcement Radar

AKA RADAR Trailer

Question 10

When not in use the RADAR unit should be turned off or placed in what mode (if left on)?

Answer 10

RF HOLD”

Radio Frequency Hold

Question 11

What are the phases of Dept RADAR certification and what time frames are they to be completed?

Answer 11

Phase 1- 24 hours CHP only class with passing test score of 70%
Phase 2- Field estimations-100 over 30 hours. Within 90 days
Certification- Confirming 5/5 estimations and 10 distances (within approx. 30%)

Question 12

Name all radar effects that could give you an erroneous reading

Answer 12

1. Cosine effect
2. Interference
3. Batching effect
4. Shadowing effect
5. Scanning effect
6. Feedback effect
7. Turn on power surge
8. Billboard effect
9. Nichols effect

Question 13

To maintain your radar certification as a radar operator, how often must an officer complete a recertification class

Answer 13

Annually

Question 14

Radar __________be used as a supplement to an independent estimation of speed by the officer and shall not be relied upon as the sole determinant of vehicle speed.

Answer 14

Shall

Question 15

Radar speed measurements are accurate within ____ mph when working properly

Answer 15

1

Question 16

Who may recertify annually a RADAR Operator?

Answer 16

Area RADAR Coordinators (area level)
Division Coordinator, supervisor or any radar trained
officer (if sgt. is not trained) may recert an area
coordinator