HPM 100.9 Enforcement Documents manual

Question 1

Upon completion of a CHP 215 book, the green copies are to be retained for ___. This retention period may be extended by the Area commander.

Answer 1

1 year

Question 2

True or false? During the retention period, copies should be available in the officer’s assigned Area office for supervisory review.

Answer 2

False

Shall

Question 3

True or false? On a CHP 215, officers should use observation and their best judgment only to determine a person’s race/ethnicity.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The upper portion of a CHP 422 ___ be assigned for follow-up investigation within ___ days.

a. Should/ 3 days
b. Shall/ 3 days
c. Should/ 5 days
d. Shall/ 5 days

Answer 4

C. Should/5 days

Question 5

Original CHP 214s are to be retained in the Area office files for a minimum of ___.

a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 3 years

Answer 5

A. 6 months

Question 6

Whenever it is necessary to add, delete, modify, or correct information contained on a CHP 215, a CHP ___ shall be prepared. Do not make any marks or alterations to the original or court copy of the CHP 215.

Answer 6

411

Question 7

True or false? CHP Motor Carrier Specialists may clear mechanical violations relating to motor vehicles and trailers and correctable hazardous materials violations.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false? Misdemeanor parking violations (e.g., 22513(b) VC, unlawful soliciting of tow services) may be written on a CHP 267.

Answer 8

False

All Misdemeanor violations SHALL be written on a CHP 215.

Question 9

Violations committed by children under ___ years of age as pedestrians, riding a bicycle, riding a scooter, or skating may be recorded on a CHP 215 and their parents notified by mail when follow-up action other than a court appearance is desired.

Answer 9

18

Question 10

True or false? Pursuant to Sections 40504 CVC and 853.6(d) PC, officers shall request that a violator provide a fingerprint for identification when they reasonably expect a question of identity might arise. Examples include: no driver license in possession and driving with a suspended or revoked driver license.

Answer 10

False

Should

Question 11

___ will monitor requests for dismissal and take necessary corrective action to ensure the appropriate use of request letters for dismissal.

a. Supervisors
b. Managers
c. Area commanders
d. Division chiefs

Answer 11

D. Division chiefs

Question 12

True or false? Officers should request the violator voluntarily provide a fingerprint prior to having the violator sign the citation, thereby releasing them on their promise to appear.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or false? Only one CHP 215S, Continuation Document, may be attached to one CHP 215 to accommodate all the violations charged.

Answer 13

False

More than one may be attached

Question 14

While doing an annual ride-a-long with an officer, you both observe a Chevy Silverado Pick-up truck make an unsafe lane change in front of a truck tractor combination and the big rig had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. On the CHP 215, the officer marks 22 as the vehicle type. What else should the officer mark?

a. 22/91
b. 22/92
c. 22/99
d. 22 is sufficient

Answer 14

B. 22/92

Question 15

Issuance of a CHP 215, Notice to Appear, is authorized by Section ___ of the California Vehicle Code (CVC).

a. 40300
b. 40500
c. 43000
d. 45000

Answer 15

B. 40500 VC

Question 16

True or false? In an effort to ensure registration compliance and accurate accountability for departmental registration violation statistics, the CHP 215 shall be used in lieu of the CHP 281 for violations of 4000(a)(1)VC.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True or false? Area commanders shall designate at least two people to be responsible for CHP 215 and 281 processing.

Answer 17

False

One person

Question 18

True or false? A CHP 215 shall be prepared for each arrest.

Answer 18

False

Should

Question 19

True or false? When a person is taken into custody as the result of a warrant, a CHP 215 is to be prepared. Information relating to the type of warrant is to be entered in the violation portion of the form.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

True or false? Upon completion of a CHP 422, no count may be entered on the CHP 415, Daily Field Record, unless the lower portion of the CHP 422 is completed (below perforation).

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Section 21718 VC, non-emergency stop on a freeway, shall be cited on a ___.

Answer 21

CHP 215

Question 22

True or false? Upon issuance of any CHP 215 no corrections or additional information should be placed directly on the original or court copy of the CHP 215.

Answer 22

False

No corrections or additional information are allowed to be placed

Question 23

True or false? Departmental use of the CHP 215 includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. As a notice to appear
b. As an arrest complaint
c. For warrant arrests
d. For statistical reporting
e. For allied agency turn-overs
f. For parental notification

Answer 23

True

Question 24

True or false? All information is to be printed using either a pencil (preferably #2) or a ballpoint pen with blue ink only.

Answer 24

False

#2 Pencil or pen with black or blue ink

Question 25

True or false? The CHP 215 constitutes a complaint to which a defendant may enter a plea. This form meets the requirements of Section 40513(b) CVC and Section 853.9 PC and is approved by the Judicial Council of California.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

________ are accountable and ultimately responsible for the control and accounting of all CHP 215s received, issued, and processed by employees of their commands. a. Officers b. Supervisors c. Area Commanders d. Division Chiefs

Answer 26

C. Area commanders

Question 27

True or false? If the violator refuses to sign the CHP 215S but has signed the parent document, the word “Refused” shall be entered in the signature box and the violator shall be released.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

True or false? Any employee altering, falsifying, destroying, or modifying a CHP 215 before it is delivered to the court is subject to departmental adverse action and may be subject to criminal prosecution initiated under Section 6200 GC, Section 40500(d) CVC, and Section 853.6(j) PC.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

A CHP 267 ___ be issued to unattended vehicles which are unlawfully parked or standing in violation of the VC, any federal statute or regulation, or under any ordinance enacted by local authorities.

Answer 29

Should

Question 30

Officers ___ make notes [on the green copy of the CHP 215] as soon as practical after the contact.

Answer 30

Shall

Question 31

True or false? A CHP 51 will be prepared and submitted to the Area commander concisely documenting the circumstances and justification for requesting dismissal of the citation or charge by the local magistrate. If possible, all copies of the citation, except the violator’s copy, should be submitted with the CHP 51.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

1). If a violator refuses to sign a CHP 281, the officer may take the violator forthwith per 40302 VC?

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

2). Officers ________ check the box to indicate that Mobile Video/Audio Recording System (MVARS) was in use and may have captured the violation(s). A) Should B) Shall

Answer 33

B. SHALL

Question 34

3). When a CHP 267 is submitted for cancellation, it should be done within ____ days of the date of issuance. A) 10 B) 7 C) 21 D) 20

Answer 34

C) 21

Question 35

4). The upper portion of the CHP 422 ________ be assigned for follow-up within 5 days. A) Shall B) Should

Answer 35

B) Should

Question 36

5) A CHP 267 (White Copy) is retained at the area for __________. A) 6 Months B) 1 year C) 10 Months D) 2 years

Answer 36

A) 6 Months

Question 37

6) A CHP 422 should be placed on the painted surface of the vehicle closest to the roadway. A) True B) False

Answer 37

FALSE

Question 38

7) Officer should not posses more than ____ full CHP 215 book in addition to the book currently being used except under unusual circumstances. A) One B) Two C) Three

Answer 38

A) One

Question 39

8) A CHP 215 may be voided or submitted for dismissal to the court only by the Area Commander or _____________. A) On duty Sergeant B) Commander’s Designee

Answer 39

B) Commander’s Designee

Question 40

9) When a CHP 215 is not prepared, the officer _____ make notes on the area (green) copy of the CHP 281. A) Should B) Shall C) May

Answer 40

B) Shall

Question 41

10) Green Copy of a CHP 215 shall be retained by the officer for ________. A) 1 year B) 2 years C) 6 months D) 3 months

Answer 41

A) 1 year

Question 42

11) When deployed to an area office, departmental use of the ACD (Ecitations) ________be the preferred method of issuing a CHP 215?

Answer 42

SHALL

Question 43

12) The eCitations are sent electronically by an Area’s administrative staff? True or False.

Answer 43

FALSE

Question 44

13) After the issuance of a CHP 422 a vehicle ________be removed when authorized by law?

Answer 44

SHALL

Question 45

14) UCPC will be retained using one of the following schedules? A) One year B) Six months or as prescribed by the county whichever is longer C) Six months D) Six months or as prescribed by the county

Answer 45

B) Six months or as prescribed by the county whichever is longer

Question 46

15) A CHP 267 should be issued to. A) To unattended vehicles, whether or not the vehicle is lawfully parked or standing, where there is no evidence of current registration. B) To unattended vehicles, where the vehicle is lawfully parked or standing, where there is no evidence of current registration. C) To unattended vehicle, where the vehicle is unlawfully parked or standing, where there is no evidence of current registration.

Answer 46

A) To unattended vehicles, whether or not the vehicle is lawfully parked or standing, where there is no evidence of current registration.