Motor Code Flashcards

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Alternative methods for obtaining safety compliance?

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Roadside reader 
High patrol visibility 
Citations and warnings 
Public community education meetings 
Action plans
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Why is customer service important in enforcing traffic laws?

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Gain compliance of citizens and reduce offenses

Give positive perception

Obtain citizen compliance for traffic safety

Reduce court appearance by officers

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What amount of proof is necessary to prove violations?

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51 percent likely it happened

Preponderance of evidence

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Six major traffic crimes?

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1-DUII 
2-DWS 
3- Fail to perform the duties-hit and run
4-attempt to elude 
5-DWR 
6-reckless
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What is criteria for reexamination for DL?

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Vision problems

Lack of knowledge/understanding of OR traffic laws

Lack of knowledge/understanding of safe driving practices

Lack of knowledge/understanding of factors that cause accidents

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What are safety concerns for setting up stationary post to observe traffic violations?

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Equipment: marked vehicles, lights siren PA, flashlights

Physical aspect: freeway, school zone, thoroughfare, visibility

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What are tactical concerns to setting up stationary post?

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ID type of accidents and violations occurring

Pedestrian

Vehicle

Property

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How do you know a traffic light is working?

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No conflicting green lights

Yellow light cycle lady 3-5 seconds

Controlled left turn lane does not conflict with pedestrian movement

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