OPD Traffic Manual Flashcards

1
Q

ENFORCEMENT ACTION LEVELS:

What are the 3 levels of enforcement action available to officers?

A

Warnings
Traffic Citations
Physical Arrests

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2
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When is a “warning” appropriate for a traffic infraction?

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Warnings may be give for minor traffic infractions when the officer feels a verbal warning is sufficient for that specific driver, location, and violation

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At the bottom of a Traffic Citation on the “Rank-Signature of Officer” line, what must an officer do?

A

SIGN their signature, then PRINT their name and EMPLOYEE #

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When a citation is issues, what should also be given to the cited person with the yellow copy of the citation

A

Clerk of the County Clerk Citation envelope

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5
Q

What are the 4 ways someone can pay a citation

A

Mail
In Person
Via phone w/ Credit Card
Via the internert

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6
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What time must the defendant appear for a criminal offense or court mandatory offense

A

No later than 7:30am

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7
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An officer should complete an OPD witness list for:

A

All court mandatory UTC’s

Whenever witnesses are involved in the officers decision to issue the UTC

When requesting a Re-Exam of the driver

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8
Q

When do citations need to be turned in to the officer’s supervisor

A

By the end of the shift

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9
Q

What is the time limit by law, for a citation to be delivered to the Traffic Court

A

5 days

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10
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When completing a civil citation to be mailed, the officer will enter a date ___ days from the mailing date.

A

30*

If it’s a mandatory appearance, then the date should be based on the Court Calendar based on the mailing date.

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11
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If an error is made on a UTC that has been issued, what should the oficer do?

A

Contact the violator and personally make the correction on the violator’s copy of the UTC, fully explaining the error to the violator. Notify the Orange County Traffic Court of the correction.

If unable to contact the violator, report the error to the Orange County Traffic Court and comply with the instructions from court personnel.

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12
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If the UTC has not been turned over to the Orange County Traffic Court;To request that a UTC be declared “void,” do the following:

A

Write “VOID” across the front of the UTC
Write a brief explanation across the front of the UTC
Submit it to your immediate supervisor
employee’s signature, employee number, the supervisor’s initials, and the supervisor’s employee number all must be on the front of the citation

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13
Q

If all 4 copies of a Citation are not available, what is necessary to VOID a citation?

A

A memorandum is approved by the employee’s section commander, explaining why some of the copies are missing.

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If a citation has been turned in, but not delivered to the court, what is required to VOID a citation?

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Must have a memorandum from their section commander authorizing the voiding. All 4 copies must be resubmitted or the approved memo must be submitted

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15
Q

Can Traffic Citations be used for City Ordinances?

A

No

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16
Q

What are the 5 recognized races by the DMV for use on a citation?

A
W - White
B - Black
I - American Indian
O - Oriental/Polynesian/Asain
U - Unknown
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17
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When a physical arrest is made of a traffic violator, what happens to the top copy of the citation?

A

The original is turned in to corrections staff, and a copy of the citation is turned in to the Citation Specialist

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18
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The operator of a motorcycle is NOT required to provide proof of insurance during a traffic stop..

A

True

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19
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The primary objectives of a felony stop include:

A
  1. Stopping the suspect vehicle
  2. Completing the stop safely and effectively
  3. Apprehending the dangerous subject.
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20
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Felony stops of vehicles shall only be done when:

A

the circumstances indicate the officer has a founded suspicion/reasonable belief that a felony crime has been committed, is about to be, or is being committed.

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21
Q

after a felony stop is executed a __________ shall be contacted and respond to the scene, and the ___________ shall be notified.

A

Field Supervisor / Watch Commander

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22
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If the violator is not a resident of Florida or lives outside a _______ radius of the Orange County Traffic court, the violator can be classified as a non-resident violator.

A

100 Mile

23
Q

Juveniles shall be issued UTC’s and handled in the same manner as adults, unless the violation results in the juvenile being taken into custody. T/F

A

True

24
Q

Juveniles charged with traffic offenses, including violations of FSS 322, may be held in an adult jail or police lock-up only for temporary custody, not to exceed __ hours.

A

6

25
Q

There is no statute or other authority that exempts a Legislator from receiving a traffic citation that would immunize that person from criminal or civil liability for actions outside the exercise of their official duties. T/F

A

True

26
Q

When armed forces personnel are physically arrested, officers shall notify the military police of the service branch of the violator. T/F

A

True

27
Q

If the violator is unconscious, incoherent, or otherwise unable to discuss the UTC, do the following:

A
  1. Write “To be set” in the court date space and “Unable to sign” in the violator’s signature space.
  2. Except for the pink copy, turn in all copies of the citation, including the violator’s copy.
28
Q

Should a violator be cited for a violation that prohibits driving his/her vehicle, and the violator is not arrested, the citing officer shall ask the violator if he/she needs assistance with a ride or with telephoning a person to pick him/her up. T/F

A

True

29
Q

Any member learning of a non-emergency safety problem or potentially hazardous roadway condition shall complete the Orange County Community Traffic Safety Program form listing the condition. T/F

A

True

30
Q

When a suspected D.U.I. violator is hospitalized and not arrested, the charge shall be made by filing an At-Large Charging Affidavit with a….

A

regular (non-D.U.I.) UTC. Unless the suspect is read Implied Consent and refuses (in which case Probable
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Cause is established to charge D.U.I.),

31
Q

Officers that are issued a radar/laser will ensure the device is calibrated every months

A

6

32
Q

A bicyclist age ___ and older is charged the same fine as a driver of a car for non-criminal violations of Chapter 316.

A

15

33
Q

A moped is a vehicle w/ less than _ brake horse power, no faster then __ mph w/ an engine no greater than __ cubic centimeters.

A

2
30
50

34
Q

Mopeds must have a tag and registration. T/F

A

True

35
Q

Moped drivers are required to wear eye protection. T/F

A

False

36
Q

Moped drivers __ years of age and over are not required to wear a helmet, however, those under __ years of age must wear one.

A

16

16

37
Q

Drivers are required to have a valid license to operate a moped. T/F

A

True

38
Q

A vehicle that is not a tractor, and designed to ride on 2 or 3 wheels at the same time, with an engine larger than 50 cubic centimeters is a _________.

A

Motorcycle

39
Q

Window tint meters are manufactured to measure either “______ _____” or “_____ _____”.

A

Light Reflectance

Light Transmittance

40
Q

“_______ ______” as: The ratio of the amount of total light, expressed in a percentage, which is reflected outward by the product or material to the amount of total light falling on the product or material.

A

Light Reflectance

41
Q

“_______ ______” as: The ratio of the amount of total lights, expressed in a percentage, which is allowed to pass through the product or material, including glazing, to the amount of total light falling on the product or material and the glazing.

A

Light Transmittance

42
Q

The “Florida Safety Belt Law” provides for the primary enforcement of the safety belt law for:

A

operators

all passengers required by law to wear this equipment
(i.e., all operators; all front seat passengers; any passenger under 18 year old; etc.).

43
Q

Children up to 3 years old, must ride in a restraint device which is:

A

a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer integrate child seat

44
Q

Children aged 4 through 5 years in a vehicle must ride in:

A

a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a seat belt may be used.

45
Q

General traffic enforcement may be conducted if the city and the controlling party enter into a ______ agreement that extends jurisdiction for municipal traffic control
enforcement.

A

written

46
Q

Criminal traffic violations (i.e., hit
and run crashes, DUI or violations occurring in accordance with FSS 316.066)
can be investigated and enforced (with/without) a written agreement provided by the
controlling property owner(s).

A

without

47
Q

A long form crash report is required for these 7 types of crashes:

A

Fatality

Injuries or claimed injuries requiring immediate medical attention

Sig 3 to attended vehicle or property

DUI

Sig 3 to unattended vehicle/property w/ investigative leads

Damage to City of Orlando vehicle/property

Crashes involving any City, County, State or Federally owned vehicle.

48
Q

Crashes that occur in private or public parking lots with no injury evident or claimed only require a drivers exchange form. A report number (will/will not) be obtained.

A

will

49
Q

All long and short form crash reports will be completed within __ hours.

A

48

50
Q

The Traffic Homicide Unit shall be notified whenever Orlando Police or city vehicles are involved in crashes with a death, serious injury, extensive property damage, or a question of fault in the crash. (True/False)

A

True

51
Q

The field supervisor shall respond to fatal and life-threatening crash scenes and shall obtain the home telephone/pager number of the on-call T.H.U. detective from Communications. Call the T.H.U. detective and give him/her as many details as possible about the crash. Ensure that the scene is properly secured, ensure that D.U.I. suspects are properly handled, and coordinate the traffic control around the crash scene. The field supervisor shall also request Communications to dispatch a
Crime Scene Technician. (True/False)

A

True

52
Q

IF A DRIVER EXCEEDS THE SPEED LIMIT BY 30 MPH OR MORE, THE FOLLOWING STATUTES ARE COURT MANDATORY: NON CRIMINAL

A
  1. 183(2) UNLAWFUL SPEED
  2. 187(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE SPEED ZONES
  3. 189(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY SPEED ZONES
53
Q

(True/False) Officers may not make a custodial arrest for these offenses. :

  1. 6135 LEAVING CHILDREN (UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE) UNATTENDED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE–in excess of 15 minutes or for any time if the motor is running or the health of the child is in danger.
  2. 413(4)(a) THROWING LITTER FROM A VEHICLE:
A

True