HPM 100.68 - Traffic Enforcement Policy Manual

Question 1

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is responsible for
protecting life and ¬¬¬¬_________ on the highways of California.
HPM 100.69, 1-3, 1(a)

Answer 1

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is responsible for
protecting life and property on the highways of California. HPM 100.68, 1-3, 1(a)

Question 2

The Department’s enforcement efforts must be consistent with the ______________ ______ of respect for others, fairness, ethical practices, and equitable treatment for all. HPM 100.69, 1-4, 2(a)

Answer 2

The Department’s enforcement efforts must be consistent with the
organizational values of respect for others, fairness, ethical practices, and equitable
treatment for all. HPM 100.68, 1-4, 2(a)

Question 3

The primary purpose of the CHP is ¬¬¬¬¬_______ ______ and officers should
enforce the California Vehicle Code (CVC) with the goal of ensuring and
maximizing the safety of hundreds of thousands of motorists on California
roads and highways everyday. HPM 100.68, 1-5, 2(c)

Answer 3

The primary purpose of the CHP is traffic safety and officers should
enforce the California Vehicle Code (CVC) with the goal of ensuring and
maximizing the safety of hundreds of thousands of motorists on California
roads and highways everyday. HPM 100.68, 1-5, 2(c)

Question 4

The direction provided in this manual constitutes broad policy designed to direct
enforcement toward collision and congestion-causing violations. Emphasis should be placed on ¬¬¬¬_______ enforcement rather than ________ alone.
HPM 100.68, 1-5 2(d)

Answer 4

The direction provided in this manual constitutes broad policy designed to direct
enforcement toward collision and congestion-causing violations. Emphasis should
be placed on quality enforcement rather than quantity alone. HPM 100.68, 1-5, 2(d)

Question 5

Officers ______ take appropriate enforcement action for all
violations of the law witnessed. HPM 100.68, 1-5 2(e)

Answer 5

Officers should take appropriate enforcement action for all
violations of the law witnessed. HPM 100.68, 1-5, 2(e)

Question 6

Officers patrolling the highways observing motorist behavior or
writing reports shall remain on their ________ _____ and in public view at all times. HPM 100.68, 1-8, 2(e)

Answer 6

Officers patrolling the highways observing motorist behavior or
writing reports shall remain on their assigned beats and in public view at all times.
HPM 100.68, 1-5, 2(e)

Question 7

Officers who ______ a driver for a violation of Section 12500 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), Sections 14601 through 14601.5 CVC, or
Section 14603 CVC, are responsible for preventing that driver from repeating
the same offense in their presence. HPM 100.68, 2-3, 2(a)

Answer 7

Officers who arrest a driver for a violation of Section 12500 of the
California Vehicle Code (CVC), Sections 14601 through 14601.5 CVC, or
Section 14603 CVC, are responsible for preventing that driver from repeating
the same offense in their presence. HPM 100.68, 2-3, 2(a)

Question 8

Officers shall not detain or arrest a person solely on the belief that the
person is an _________ ______, unless the officer has reasonable cause to
believe that the person is under 16 years of age (Section 12801.5[f] CVC).
HPM 100.68, 2-3, 2(a)

Answer 8

Officers shall not detain or arrest a person solely on the belief that the
person is an unlicensed driver, unless the officer has reasonable cause to
believe that the person is under 16 years of age (Section 12801.5[f] CVC).
HPM 100.68, 2-3, 2(a)

Question 9

Officers _____ not stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of enforcing
provisions of the graduated driver license. HPM 100.68, 2-5, 3(b)

Answer 9

Officers shall not stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of enforcing
provisions of the graduated driver license. HPM 100.68, 2-5, 3(b)

Question 10

Officers shall not accelerate above the prima facie or absolute speed limit
to determine the actual speed of a vehicle approaching from the ____.
HPM 100.68, 3-3, 1(b)

Answer 10

Officers shall not accelerate above the prima facie or absolute speed limit
to determine the actual speed of a vehicle approaching from the rear.
HPM 100.68, 3-3, 1(b)

Question 11

At ¬_ MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the
vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate
enforcement action. HPM 100.68, 3-5, 1(e)

Answer 11

At ¬5 MPH or more above the absolute speed limit for the
vehicle(s) or roadway, the officer shall stop and take appropriate
enforcement action. HPM 100.68, 3-5, 1(e)

Question 12

Primary crash factor vehicles shall be operated for ___________/______
purposes by uniformed personnel wearing the work uniform.
HPM 100.68, 3-8, 3(c)

Answer 12

Primary crash factor vehicles shall be operated for enforcement/patrol
purposes by uniformed personnel wearing the work uniform.
HPM 100.68, 3-8, 3(c)

Question 13

A ¬____ is equipped and marked in such a manner that it may not be readily
recognizable as a departmental enforcement vehicle. HPM 100.68, 3-7, 2(b)

Answer 13

A PCFV is equipped and marked in such a manner that it may not be readily
recognizable as a departmental enforcement vehicle. HPM 100.68, 3-7, 2(b)

Question 14

Personnel operating PCFVs _____ assist motorists with disabled vehicles in
accordance with policy in this chapter, respond to traffic crashes and crimes as
necessary, and provide other necessary assistance to the public.
HPM 100.68, 3-8, 3(c)

Answer 14

Personnel operating PCFVs shall assist motorists with disabled vehicles in
accordance with policy in this chapter, respond to traffic crashes and crimes as
necessary, and provide other necessary assistance to the public. HPM 100.68, 3-8, 3(c)

Question 15

_______ who stop to provide free assistance to stranded motorists
perform a useful service when such action is done safely.HPM 100.68, 3-10, 5(a)

Answer 15

Drivers who stop to provide free assistance to stranded motorists
perform a useful service when such action is done safely.HPM 100.68, 3-10, 5(a)

Question 16

A major responsibility of this Department is to provide assistance to
________ motorists. HPM 100.68, 3-10, 5(a)

Answer 16

A major responsibility of this Department is to provide assistance to
stranded motorists. HPM 100.68, 3-10, 5(a)

Question 17

To ensure motorist safety, _______ should not be provided to drivers of
private vehicles for medical emergencies. HPM 100.68, 3-13, 6(c)

Answer 17

To ensure motorist safety, escorts should not be provided to drivers of
private vehicles for medical emergencies. HPM 100.68, 3-13, 6(c)

Question 18

As a general rule, ________ will coordinate enforcement of roadside rest
area and vista point regulations. HPM 100.68, 3-18, 9(c)

Answer 18

As a general rule, Caltrans will coordinate enforcement of roadside rest
area and vista point regulations. HPM 100.68, 3-18, 9(c)