HPM 81.2- Vehicle Procedures

Question 1

An officer has stopped a Ford F-150 pick-up truck on S.R. 113 e/of S.R. 99. He calls you on the phone and relates he will be impounding the truck for 22651(P) V.C.
He cannot remember how many CHP 180’s he needs. The pick-up is towing a fishing boat.

Answer 1

2- vehicle and trailer are both vehicles, boat is considered property and is documented on the 180

Question 2

You are reviewing CHP 180’s at the end of evening shift. You review a CHP 180 where an officer stored a vehicle for 22651(b) V.C.-Blocking a roadway. You notice on the registration print out the vehicle is expired in excess of 6 months with no fees on file. You ask the officer the change to storage/impound authority on the CHP 180. The officer shall:

Answer 2

on the 180, line out and change storage authority to correct, prepare a memo describing the reason for amendment and attach to 180, notify RO in writing of the changes, notify and submit in writing a letter to tow company to amend tow authority.

Question 3

The CHP 180 pages two and three shall be mailed or personally served to the registered owner/legal owner within__ hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

Answer 3

48

Question 4

A post-storage hearing shall be conducted within __ hours of the request and may be conducted in writing, person, or telephonically.

Answer 4

48

Question 5

A failure of the RO, LO, or their agent to attend a scheduled hearing satisfies the post-storage hearing requirement pursuant to Section 22852(d) V.C.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Section 22670 CVC requires the Department to estimate the value of all vehicles stored for lien sale purposes.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

Officers ___ only appraise those vehicles which have been removed/impounded or stored by members of the Department.

Answer 7

SHALL

Question 8

If the glove compartment, console, truck, or box is located and there is no key or mechanical/electrical mechanism to open the area, departmental employees ___ ___ force the lock to inventory its contents. However, departmental employees ___ not that particular area was locked with no means to open it in the Remarks section of the CHP 180.

Answer 8

SHALL NOT/ SHALL

Question 9

While supervising a DUI checkpoint, you observe an officer who has contacted an unlicensed driver. The officer requests a tow truck for 22651(p) V.C.-Unlicensed driver. What would be the best course of action?

Answer 9

Park the vehicle, contact RO and attempt to release vehicle to a valid driver by RO. If no owner located at the end of checkpoint impound Veh, owner has until end of checkpoint to remove vehicle.

Question 10

While working as an Administrative Sergeant, a person comes into the office whose vehicle had been impounded for 30 days. Its day 15 and the person relates to you they have gotten their license reinstated and show you proof. Assuming the license is valid, per Departmental policy, you SHALL:

Answer 10

Release the vehicle

Question 11

In regards to 14602.6(a)(1) V.C., officers ___ obtain approval whenever possible, or as local policy mandates. The requirement to obtain supervisor’s approval may be waived at the discretion of the Area commander.

Answer 11

SHOULD

Question 12

In regards to vehicle forfeiture, supervisor’s approval ___ be obtained.

Answer 12

SHALL

Question 13

Generally, officers ___ ____ cite a driver for 4000(a)(1) V.C. in addition to impounding for 22651(O)(A(1) V.C.-Registration expired in excess of 6 months.

Answer 13

should not

Question 14

Section 22655(a) V.C.-Impounding Vehicle for Investigation, a supervisors approval _____ be obtained prior to impounding.

Answer 14

SHALL

Question 15

An officer calls you on the phone and relates that a citizen of California had there California registered vehicle stolen in Mexico. They also want to report it here in California. What should you advise the officer? Select the best answer.

Answer 15

Make sure the victim has reported it in Mexico, and also document on a CHP 180. Forward all paperwork to Border Division Mexico Liaison Unit.

Question 16

An officer has located a stolen vehicle on private property. She needs to recover the vehicle. The storage authority would be:

Answer 16

22653(A)VC

Question 17

In order to be a granted a post-storage hearing, the RO, LO, or their agent is required to request a hearing within ___ days of the date on the notice.

Answer 17

10 days

Question 18

A Post Storage Hearing shall be conducted within ___ hours of the request, excluding weekends and holiday.

Answer 18

48 hours

Question 19

The individual requesting the post-storage hearing shall be advised of the hearing officer’s decision and informed the Area is not the final level of review (the finding could change when the hearing is reviewed by Division or Headquarters), and shall be provided a copy of the CHP 422B within ___ ___ ___.

Answer 19

10 business days

Question 20

21719 of the California Vehicle Code relates a tow driver may use the right shoulder of center median to respond to a scene to remove an impediment under certain condtions.

Answer 20

true

Question 21

Field Officers/Scene Managers ___ honor a driver’s/owner’s request for a specific tow company or motor club (i.e., American Automobile Association) unless it is not practical to do so (e.g., vehicle blocking a freeway off ramp), or a vehicle is stored/impounded pursuant to statute.

Answer 21

SHALL

Question 22

Officer/scene managers ___ not recommend any tow company to provide service.

Answer 22

SHALL

Question 23

Normally, passengers will not be permitted to ride in a towed vehicle or any vehicle carried as a load. A motorist/passenger with a physical disability may be transported in a vehicle towed or transported by a tow truck if all other reasonable means or transportation are unavailable and the motorist/passenger is properly restrained within the vehicle.

Answer 23

true