HPM 81.2 VEHICLE PROCEDURES MANUAL

Question 1

A CHP 180 may be amended to indicate a more appropriate removal/impound authority by all of the following, EXCEPT:

a. The incorrect removal impound authority SHALL be lined out and the correct removal/impound authority written in.
b. A brief memorandum describing the reason for the amendment SHALL be prepared and a copy attached to the CHP180.
c. If notification to the registered owner (RO) or legal owner (LO) is required, Department SHALL notify the RO/LO in writing of the removal/impound authority amendment.
d. Prepare a new CHP 180 and mail copies to all parties involved.

Answer 1

d. Prepare a new CHP 180 and mail copies to all parties involved.

Question 2

(4-4)

The POST Storage hearing shall be conducted within ___ hours of the request, excluding weekend and holidays.

Answer 2

48 hours

Question 3

A CHP180 completed for a vehicle impounded as evidence pursuant to section 22655.5 VC, SHALL be retained for ____years unless court proceedings require the reports to be retained for longer.

Answer 3

2 years

Question 4

When there is “reason to believe” that a vehicle/ component theft has been falsely reported with the intent to defraud an insurance company, the commander SHALL notify the appropriate insurance carrier in writing within _____ days

Answer 4

30 days

Question 5

Records for stolen vehicles reported to the department which have not been recovered SHALL be retained for a period of ____ years plus the current year.

Answer 5

10

Question 6

A party arrives at the area office to file a stolen vehicle report. The party states that his pick up truck and trailer were stolen. The party also states that the trailer contained his boat, which is also missing. How should this theft report be documented?

Answer 6

Two “S” numbers should be used.
One “S” number for the pick up and trailer with two CHP180’s.
One “S” number should be used for the Boat with a separate CHP180

Question 7

POST STORAGE HEARINGS: (4-3)
Area commanders SHALL honor a request for a post storage hearing if ti is received at the office in person, by telephone, or by mail within__ days of the date appearing on the notice.

Answer 7

10 days

Question 8

APPEAL POST STORAGE HEARING DECISION: (4-4)
If at the conclusion of the post storage hearing process, the storage was determined to be lawful and the R/O want to appeal the decision, the R/O should be assisted by providing the following information:

Answer 8

Provide the R/O with a CHP287 form for claims under $1000 or direct them to go through the Victim Compensation Board of Control for claims over $1,000.

Question 9

When a storage or impound is found to be valid, the original and _____ copy(ies) of the CHP422B, CHP180, CHP422C and related documents (______packages) shall be routed to Division for approval.

Answer 9

one / two

Question 10

When storage or impound is found to be unlawful, the original and ____ copy (ies) of the CHP422B, the CHP180, CHP422C, invoice, and related documents (______ packages) shall be routed to Division for approval.

Answer 10

Two/ Three

Question 11

The commander or designee SHALL review the hearing Officer’s decision and forward the package to Division within ____working days of the hearing.

Answer 11

five

Question 12

Area commanders are designated by the ______ as having the authority to enter into agreements with tow operators for towing services within their areas.

Answer 12

Commissioner

Question 13

SECTION 14602.8 CVC, 5 or 15 DAY IMPOUND FOR SECOND OR MORE PRIOR DUI CONVICITON (2–11)
This section should be used to impound a vehicle for 5 or 15 days when the driver has a BAC of .10 percent or more and has one or more prior DUI convictions.

a 5 day impound occurs when the driver has ____ prior DUI convictions within the preceding __ years.

b. A 15 day impound occurs when the driver has ____ or more prior DUI convictions with the preceding ___ years.

Answer 13

5 day: one / ten/ .10 BAC

10 day: two / ten / .10 BAC

Question 14

VEHICLE INVENTORIES: (1-6)
a. An inventory SHALL be conducted after the vehicle is in lawful custody. Lawful custody occurs when a vehicle is _________,_________, or __________ by a member of the Department.

Answer 14

removed, impounded or stored

Question 15

VEHICLE INVENTORIES: (1-6)
1. Departmental employees SHALL inventory the contents of all vehicles removed, impounded, or stored even if nothing of value is found. Additionally, any employee who actively participates in the inventory of a vehicle SHALL be noted by ________, and ______ in the remarks section of the CHP 180.

Answer 15

name and ID

Question 16

SECTION 22651(H)(2) CVC DRIVER UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE OR ON PROBATION: (2-24)
Use this section for:
1. A driver under 21 years of age, who has a BAC of .__ percent or greater, or
2. Driver is on probation for prior DUI.

Answer 16

,01

Question 17

ACCEPTING VEHICLE COMPONENT THEFT REPORTS OVER THE TELEPHONE: (3-4)
2. Only _____ may accept vehicle/component theft reports over the telephone.
T/F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

THEFT REPORTS WILL NOT BE TAKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCE: (3-6)

1. CRIME IN PROGRESS
2. REPORTING PARTY INSIST OFFICER RESPOND TO SCENE
3. REPORTING PARTY IS NOT THE RO OR LO, OR LESSEE
4. WITNESS OR PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ARE PRESENT AT SCENE.
5. REPORTING PARTY IS INTOXICATED OR DISORIENTED
6. REPORTING PARTY IS NOT AT THEIR RESIDENCE OR IS STRANDED W/O TRANSPORATION
7. INFO PROVIDED IS UNRESONABLE, QUESTIONABLE, OR SUPICIOUS
8. VEHICLE IS EMBEZZLED OR ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER CRIME.
9. THEFT OCCURRED WITHIN AN INCORPORATED CITY’S JURISDICTION
10. VAIDITY IS QUESTIONED

Answer 18

REVIEW:
THEFT REPORTS WILL NOT BE TAKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCE: (3-6)
1. CRIME IN PROGRESS
2. REPORTING PARTY INSIST OFFICER RESPOND TO SCENE
3. REPORTING PARTY IS NOT THE RO OR LO, OR LESSEE
4. WITNESS OR PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ARE PRESENT AT SCENE.
5. REPORTING PARTY IS INTOXICATED OR DISORIENTED
6. REPORTING PARTY IS NOT AT THEIR RESIDENCE OR IS STRANDED W/O TRANSPORATION
7. INFO PROVIDED IS UNRESONABLE, QUESTIONABLE, OR SUPICIOUS
8. VEHICLE IS EMBEZZLED OR ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER CRIME.
9. THEFT OCCURRED WITHIN AN INCORPORATED CITY’S JURISDICTION
10. VAIDITY IS QUESTIONED

Question 19

POLICY: (3-7)
As soon as practicable an no more than ___ hours after the initial telephone notification, an officer SHALL respond to the theft scene and make personal contact with the victim to secure a written report unless victim volunteers to come to the office.

Answer 19

six hours

Question 20

S NUMBERS: (3-8)
A single “S” number is required in multiple stolen vehicle situations: Example:
Combination of vehicles such as a motor vehicle towing a house trailer is stolen at the same time., the same “S” case number is to be used on each CHP 180.

Answer 20

S NUMBERS: (3-8)
A single “S” number is required in multiple stolen vehicle situations: Example:
Combination of vehicles such as a motor vehicle towing a house trailer is stolen at the same time., the same “S” case number is to be used on each CHP 180.

Question 21

Records retention: (3-9)
Records for vehicles which have NOT been recovered SHALL be retained for a period of ____ years plus the current year.. Copies SHALL be sent to ____.

Answer 21

10 years

HQ

Question 22

STOLEN EMBEZZLED VESSEL REPORT: (3-9)
Officers should tale a stolen boat report only if a vessel is mounted upon a vehicle which has also been stolen.
T/F

Answer 22

True

Question 23

POST STORAGE HEARINGS: (4-4)

2. The area commander SHALL designate a _____ or _____ as the hearing officer.

Answer 23

lieutenant or sergeant

Question 24

POST STORAGE HEARINGS: (4-4)
The individual requesting the POST storage hearing SHALL be advised of the hearing officers decision and informed the AREA is NOT the final level of review and SHALL be provided a copy of the CHP 422B within ___ business days.

Answer 24

ten