HPM 100.9 Enforcement Documents manual Flashcards
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.
1 year
True or false? During the retention period, copies should be available in the officer’s assigned Area office for supervisory review.
False
Shall
True or false? On a CHP 215, officers should use observation and their best judgment only to determine a person’s race/ethnicity.
True
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
C. Should/5 days
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
A. 6 months
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.
411
True or false? CHP Motor Carrier Specialists may clear mechanical violations relating to motor vehicles and trailers and correctable hazardous materials violations.
True
True or false? Misdemeanor parking violations (e.g., 22513(b) VC, unlawful soliciting of tow services) may be written on a CHP 267.
False
All Misdemeanor violations SHALL be written on a CHP 215.
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.
18
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.
False
Should
___ 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
D. Division chiefs
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.
True
True or false? Only one CHP 215S, Continuation Document, may be attached to one CHP 215 to accommodate all the violations charged.
False
More than one may be attached
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
B. 22/92
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
B. 40500 VC
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.
True
True or false? Area commanders shall designate at least two people to be responsible for CHP 215 and 281 processing.
False
One person
True or false? A CHP 215 shall be prepared for each arrest.
False
Should