MORE THAN ENOUGH

Question 1

When shall an employee conduct an internal operation and tuning fork test on the radar unit?

Answer 1

At the beginning and end of every shift.

Question 2

How long shall completed radar calibration check logs be retained at the Area?

Answer 2

Annually.

Question 3

Within how long shall Divisions report an Area radar AUDIT WHERE DISCREPANCIES WHERE FOUND TO RPS?

Answer 3

20 calendar days.

Question 4

How long are commercial vehicle medical certificates valid for?

Answer 4

2 years.

Question 5

Within how long shall Divisions report a SUCCESSFUL Area radar AUDIT to HQ?

Answer 5

10 calendar days.

Question 7

What are the 4 advantages of using radar?

Answer 7

1. Safety.
2. Accuracy.
3. Deterrence.
4. Effectiveness.

Question 8

What color stickers does the DMV use for their “year” stickers?

Answer 8

1. Red.
2. Orange.
3. Yellow.
4. Blue.
5. Green.

Question 9

How often shall an inventory of an Area’s radar units be conducted?

Answer 9

1. Annually.

2. Upon a change of Command.

Question 10

Within how many days of passing the speed estimation and capability test shall the radar coordinator send employee names and ID #’s to the Academy to finalize their certification?

Answer 10

30 days.

Question 11

How long shall completed radar calibration check logs be retained at the Area?

Answer 11

3 years, rotating.

Question 13

How many days do employees have to complete the Phase 2, field training portion of radar/lidar certification?

Answer 13

90 days.

Question 13

For the Phase 1, classroom training part of radar/lidar certification, what is the minimum passing score of the written test?

Answer 13

80%.

Question 13

Is it a Departmental or statutory requirement to have Cal-Trans post appropriate signage to inform the public that speed limits are enforced with radar?

Answer 13

Departmental.

Question 14

How often shall radar equipment be re-certified?

Answer 14

Every 30 months.

Question 15

If an Officer writes a radar citation on a roadway that has an expired ETS, the ticket can still be upheld if it was issued within how much time of the ETS expiring?

Answer 15

5 years normally, BUT there is a 7-10 year exemption based on certain criteria.

Question 16

Within how long of issuing a radar speed citation, shall the radar unit have been CALIBRATED BY AN INDEPENDENT RADAR CALIBRATOR?

Answer 16

3 years.

Question 17

When are Engineering and Traffic Surveys (ETS) required to be on file?

Answer 17

In most prima facie speed limits, unless the roadway meets the definition of a “local street or road.”

Question 18

What is the conditioning period for the initial phase of roadway deployment or when a new roadway is added to an existing radar program?

Answer 18

30 calendar days.

Question 19

How often are Division area radar coordinators required to conduct an audit of radar speed enforcement programs?

Answer 19

Biennially (once every 2 years).

Question 20

If a commercial vehicle drivers medical certificate is expired, are they still authorized to drive a commercial vehicle?

Answer 20

NO

Question 21

What are the 4 reasons why the use of radar for speed enforcement would be necessary in an area?

Answer 21

1. High MDR.
2. Speeding problem.
3. Unusual roadway conditions.
4. Effectiveness.

Question 24

Who approves the use of radars for speed enforcement on CA’s freeways?

Answer 24

The Commissioner, after recommendation from AC Field.

Question 25

By which date shall non-regulated commercial vehicle strike force information be sent to Division’s CVS?

Answer 25

NLT close of business, 7 days after the last strike force inspection.

Question 26

What is the maximum length a truck tractor and (2) 28.5 foot trailers can be?

Answer 26

75 feet.

Question 27

What is the maximum length a truck tractor and semi-trailer combination can be?

Answer 27

65 feet.

Question 28

What is the maximum legal height permitted for a vehicle or load?

Answer 28

14 feet.

**Measured from the surface on which the vehicle stands.

Question 29

What is the maximum permitted length for a single vehicle?

Answer 29

40 feet.

Question 30

What is the total maximum width a vehicle or load can be?

Answer 30

102 inches.

Question 31

Under what circumstances can a vehicle be permitted to leave if it is in violation of size, height, or load?

Answer 31

None.

Question 31

All enforcement action taken for oversized vehicles or loads shall be confirmed with what?

Answer 31

A physical measurement.

Question 31

When does partial year registration expire?

Answer 31

On the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH indicated on the sticker.

Question 32

Within how many days of completing both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of radar/lidar certification shall the Area radar coordinator test the speed and distance capabilities of each Officer?

Answer 32

30 days.