Motor Code Flashcards
Alternative methods for obtaining safety compliance?
Roadside reader High patrol visibility Citations and warnings Public community education meetings Action plans
Why is customer service important in enforcing traffic laws?
Gain compliance of citizens and reduce offenses
Give positive perception
Obtain citizen compliance for traffic safety
Reduce court appearance by officers
What amount of proof is necessary to prove violations?
51 percent likely it happened
Preponderance of evidence
Six major traffic crimes?
1-DUII 2-DWS 3- Fail to perform the duties-hit and run 4-attempt to elude 5-DWR 6-reckless
What is criteria for reexamination for DL?
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
What are safety concerns for setting up stationary post to observe traffic violations?
Equipment: marked vehicles, lights siren PA, flashlights
Physical aspect: freeway, school zone, thoroughfare, visibility
What are tactical concerns to setting up stationary post?
ID type of accidents and violations occurring
Pedestrian
Vehicle
Property
How do you know a traffic light is working?
No conflicting green lights
Yellow light cycle lady 3-5 seconds
Controlled left turn lane does not conflict with pedestrian movement