HPM 100.68 Traffic Enforcement Policy

Question 1

The CHP 281 will normally be used to cite VC violations of a correctable nature when there is no evidence of____ and _____.
A. Mechanical defect, the offending violation is minor in nature
B. Persistent neglect, no immediate safety hazard and the violator promises to correct promptly.
C. Intention damage, no immediate safety hazard exists.
D. Recall, owner is present.

Answer 1

B. Persistent neglect, no immediate safety hazard and the violator promises to correct promptly.

Question 2

1-8)
True/False
Parking on freeway ramps for the purpose of observing motorists behavior is always prohibited?
False.  It is normally prohibited
True.  It is allowed

Answer 2

False. It is normally prohibited

Question 3

The duration of an enforcement stop shall not extend beyond_____
A. The time it takes to issue a citation
B. The time it takes to conduct all business pertaining to the original reason for the stop.
C. The time necessary to address the violation unless probable cause or reasonable suspicion exists to extend the stop
D. There is no time restriction or recommendation pertaining to the length of an enforcement stop.

Answer 3

C. The time necessary to address the violation unless probable cause or reasonable suspicion exists to extend the stop

Question 4

(1-8)
What basic method does the Department use for traffic enforcement?
A.  Line Beat Orientation
B.  Area Beat Orientation
C.  Congestion Relief
D.  In-view patrol

Answer 4

D. In-view patrol

Question 5

A minor has the right to make two phone calls within one hour of being taken into custody, one of which may be to _____ and the other phone call to _____?
A. His homeboys and a parent
B. Teacher and a guardian/parent
C. Parent/guardian or employer and the other to an attorney.
D. Attorney and child advocate

Answer 5

C. Parent/guardian or employer and the other to an attorney.

Question 6

True/False
Anyone summoned to render assistance to a vehicle or person, may stop on a freeway?
A. True
B. False

Answer 6

A. True

Question 7

Officers may provide directions for the installation of a child restraint system device
A. Shall provide assistance
B. Should provide assistance
C. May provide assistance
D. May not provide unless car seat trained

Answer 7

D. May not provide unless car seat trained

Question 8

Sections 851.5 PC states the arrested person has the right to make at least \_\_\_ phone calls, no later than \_\_\_\_after the arrest.
A.  Two and Three hours
B.  Three and Three hours
C.  Three and Four hours
D.  Two and Four hours

Answer 8

B. Three and Three hours

Question 9

Every action taken by an officer is to be governed by \_\_\_\_?
A.  Department policy
B.  Penal Code
C.  Sound Professional Judgement
D.  Government Code

Answer 9

C. Sound Professional Judgement

Question 10

Maximum effectiveness of each beat officer in collision prevention cannot be obtained until he/she____?
A. Fully accepts the concept of Beat Accountabliity
B. Shift is fully staffed
C. Becomes a good partner
D. Understands AIS completion rates

Answer 10

A. Fully accepts the concept of Beat Accountabliity

Question 11

Command and supervisory personnel are responsible for instilling in each enforcement officer a lasting personal interest and sense of individual obligation to prevent traffic collision on their assigned beat This can be accomplished by”
A. Identifying their strengths and weaknesses
B. Establishing methods for increasing individual effectiveness
C. Personally providing high quality leadership and expert direction
D. All the above

Answer 11

D. All the above

Question 12

Normally, equipment inspections will be limited to vehicles over \_\_\_\_\_ years old and should not be conducted on vehicles stopped on congested freeways.
A.  2
B.  3
C.  4
D.  5

Answer 12

B. 3

Question 13

(1-8)True/False
Officers patrolling the highways observing motorists behavior or writing reports shall remain on their assigned beats and in public view at all times. Officers shall not create an appearance of concealment.
A. True
B. False

Answer 13

A. True

Question 14

TRAFFIC MONITORING: (1-8)
Monitoring traffic from the center median requires \_\_\_\_\_ approval, and requests will be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis.
A.  Supervisor
B.  Commander
C.  Division
D.  Asst. Commissioner

Answer 14

C. Division

Question 15

Officers should physically arrest all violators meeting the conditions described in Section 40302 of the California Vehicle Code. A complaint may be filed in those instances where no useful purpose would be served through the violators incarceration. In applying this exception, officers shall coordinate the violator’s release with a supervisor whenever one is available. Examples where the exception may apply are all of the following but :
A. over excited persons with small children
B. elderly persons who are confused and as a result, become obstinate.
C. Sick persons
D. Pregnant Women
E. Foreign nationals

Answer 15

E. Foreign nationals

Question 16

Minors may not be detained longer than \_\_\_\_hours.  To be securely detained longer than \_\_\_\_hours, the minor must be transferred to a juvenile facility.
A. 6/6
B.  2/2
C.  3/3
D.  4/4

Answer 16

A. 6/6

Question 17

Departmental personnel shall ensure that the following procedures are followed regardless of whether a jail facility or other law enforcement facility is used except:
A. Arrested minors shall remain under the continuous supervision
B. Minors shall not be locked in a cell or room within an adult detention facility or jail.
C. A CHP 421 shall be filled out for all juvenile detentions.
D. Minors shall not be permitted to come into contact with in-custody adults. If by chance contact occurs, the contact shall not be permitted to continue
E. A minor’s presence in a law enforcement facility or jail shall not be unnecessarily extended. The minor shall be removed as soon as reasonably possible
F. In no event shall a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for continuous period in excess of two hours.

Answer 17

C. A CHP 421 shall be filled out for all juvenile detentions.

Question 18

On CHP 215 Notice to Appear:  Special Project Code\_\_\_\_shall be entered in the 'special' box on all CHP 215's.  Notice to appear, issued by personnel operating SMPV's
A.  92
B.  66
C.  110
D.  53

Answer 18

B. 66

Question 19

True/False
Drivers who stop on the freeway to provide assistance shall not be cited because of 21718 (a) (4) VC.
A. True
B. False

Answer 19

A. True

Question 20

Enforcement of the absolute speed limits shall be governed by the following:
1) At 5 MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the vehicles or roadway, the officer _____ stop and _____ issue a CHP 215.
2) From 1-4 MPH above the absolute speed limit for the vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer____stop and take appropriate enforcement action.
A. Shall/Should/May
B. Should/should/should
C. should/should/may
D. shall/should/shpuld

Answer 20

A. Shall/Should/May

Question 21

An arrested person has the right to make 3 completed telephone calls no later than \_\_\_\_hours after an arrest.
A.  1 hour
B.  2 hours
C.  3 hours
D.  4 hours
E.  5 hours

Answer 21

B. 2 hours

Question 22

If upon questioning, an arrestee is identified as a custodial parent with responsibility for a minor child, the arrestee shall be entitled to how many additional phone calls for the purpose of arranging the care of the minor child or children?
A.  1
B.  2
C.  3
D.  4

Answer 22

B. 2

Question 23

true/false
Juveniles making phone calls are allowed privacy and to be left alone by the officer, especially if speaking to their attorney?
A. True
B. False

Answer 23

A. True

Question 24

When a juvenile has been arrested, the minor has the right to make how many telephone calls?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. As many as necessary to reach a parent/guardian

Answer 24

B. 2

Question 25

true/false
A sign stating the arrestee’s right to free telephone calls shall be posted at CHP offices, when it is an office where arrestee’s may be detained.
A. true
B. false

Answer 25

A. true

Question 26

Except where physically impossible, the juveniles calls are to be allowed no later than \_\_\_after the minor is taken into custody.
A.  1 hour
B.  2 hours
C.  3 hous
D. 4 hours

Answer 26

A. 1 hour

Question 27

If a minor, under 14 years of age, is taken into custody and kept in temporary custody at a law enforcement facility, how long can they be kept there?
A.  1 hour
B.  2 hours
C.  3 hours
D.  4 hours
E.  6 hours

Answer 27

E. 6 hours

Question 28

If a juvenile is arrested and an interrogation is not conducted, what shall the officer advise the juvenile?
A. Miranda Rights
B. Constitutional Rights
C. Trick question-no interrogation=no warning needed
D. Right to call their attorney should questioning take place

Answer 28

B. Constitutional Rights

Question 29

A minor taken into custody for a violation of criminal law, who is under 14 years of age or is not believed to be a security risk, may be kept in temporary custody at a law enforcement facility. The custody must be ______, the minor must be adequately supervised, and must be ___hours or less.

Answer 29

non secure

6 hours

Question 30

ARRESTS BY PRIVATE PERSON: (2-10)
a. Policy: Uniformed employees of this Department SHALL subject to the discretionary power vested in them by law, (ACCEPT/NOT ACCEPT) custody of persons arrested by a private person.

Answer 30

ACCEPT

Question 31

What is the special code used on all CHP 215’s for those driving a Primary Collision Factor Vehicle during enforcement duties?

Answer 31

66

Question 32

What uniform shall be worn by personnel operating the PCFV?

Answer 32

TAN, unless Level 1 training, then blue utility

Question 33

An "emergency incident zone" is an area on a freeway that is within \_\_\_\_ feet of, and in the direction of travel of, a stationary emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights activated?
A.  100 feet
B.  250 feet
C.  500 feet
D.  1000 feet

Answer 33

C. 500 feet

Question 34

PHYSICAL ARRESTS: (2-3)

1. Officers SHALL physically arrest all felony violators.
   a. Section 851.5 PC requires that an arrested person has the right to make at least ___ completed telephone calls, immediately upon being booked or detained and except where physical impossible, NO later than ___ hours after arrest.

Answer 34

3 /3

Question 35

PHYSICAL ARRESTS: (2-3)
2. Effective January 1, 2006 pursuant to section 851.5(c)PC, if upon questioning, an arrestee is identified as a custodial parent with responsibility for a minor child, the arrestee SHALL be entitled to make ___ additional calls for the purpose of arranging for the care of the minor child or children in the parents absence. These telephone calls should be given immediately upon request or as soon as practicable.

Answer 35

two (2)

Question 36

(2-3)
Officers should physically arrest all violators meeting the conditions described in section 40302 CVC. Examples where exceptions may apply are:
a. Over excited person with small children
b. Elderly persons who are confused and as a result become obstinate
c. sick persons
d. pregnant women
e. juveniles

Answer 36

REVIEW:
(2-3)
Officers should physically arrest all violators meeting the conditions described in section 40302 CVC. Examples where exceptions may apply are:
a. Over excited person with small children
b. Elderly persons who are confused and as a result become obstinate
c. sick persons
d. pregnant women
e. juveniles

Question 37

ARREST AND IN-CUSTODY OF MINORS: (2-6)
Section 627 WIC provides that an officer taking a minor before a probation officer or to a place of confinement shall take immediate steps to notify a relative. This section also provides that the minor has the right to make ___ telephone calls, one of which may be to their parent or guardian, responsible relative, or their employer; the other may be to an attorney. The calls, except where physically impossible are to be allowed no later than ___hour after the minor is taken into custody.

Answer 37

Minor = 2 calls / 1 hour

Question 38

(2-9)
Departmental personnel SHALL ensure that the following procedures are followed regardless of whether a jail facility or other law enforcement facility is used:
1. SHALL remain under continuous supervision of departmental personnel or LE facility employee
2. SHAL NOT be locked in cell or room with an adult
3. SHALL NOT be permitted to come in contact with in custody adults.
4. In no event SHALL a minor be present in an adult detention facility or jail for a countuous period in excess of ___ hours.

Answer 38

two

Question 39

2-11
There is no requirement for the officer accepting custody of a person arrested by a private citizen to determine probable cause. However if the facts of the arrest become known to the officer and the officer is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for making a criminal compliant against the person arrested, the arrested party should be released from custody pursuant to section 849(b) (1) PC,
a. Issue a CHP103
b. Document incident as a memo to the area

Answer 39

REVIEW:
2-11
There is no requirement for the officer accepting custody of a person arrested by a private citizen to determine probable cause. However if the facts of the arrest become known to the officer and the officer is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for making a criminal compliant against the person arrested, the arrested party should be released from custody pursuant to section 849(b) (1) PC,
a. Issue a CHP103
b. Document incident as a memo to the area

Question 40

OFF DUTY ARRESTS: (2-16)
Off duty enforcement actions are _______ and should not be conducted unless the violation is serious in nature or poses a danger to the public.
a. prohibited
b. discouraged

Answer 40

b. discouraged

Question 41

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: (5-16)
Officers SHALL request FR information from a driver of a motor vehicle whenever the officer issues a CHP215 for a CVC violation.
a. If the driver fails to provide written written evidence of FR, the officer (SHALL/ SHOULD) cite CVC section 16028(a) in addition to the original CVC violation alleged in the CHP215.

Answer 41

SHALL
CVC- May cite
It is the departments policy that officers SHALL cite.

Question 42

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: (5-22)
5. A CHP issued pursuant to a CVC section 40600 (TC PCF) is not considered an arrest. Consequently no authority exists to take a violator, who refuses to sign the CHP 215 issued pursuant to a traffic collision investigation, forthwith before a magistrate. In cases where the violator refuses to sign the following should be completed:
a.
b.

Answer 42

a. Write “refused to sign” in signature box

b. Process in same manner as if signed.