R.C.O Questions Flashcards
What information must be included on a receipt provided by a towing service? (4)
Name of towing service, date/time release, place of release, tow truck operator
How long should a copy of the receipt be retained by the towing service?
1 year
What must tow truck drivers carry on them at all times for private impounds?
Current copies of the private impound cost schedule
Are additional fees allowed on private impounds, aside from storage fees?
No
What time frame must the police be notified of a vehicle in a private impound?
2 hours
What info required to be provided to report desk for a towed vehicle? (10)
Make, model, year color of vehicle, license plate and state, time/location of tow, location taken, owners phone #
What does the term “Lexington center area” refer to?
Public right of way including sidewalks in specified geographic boundaries
What is the time frame goods/food not allowed before/after a rupp arena event?
2 hours before, 1 hour after
What penalty applies for selling goods in violation of the Lexington center area? (Fine and imprisonment)
Not exceeding $250 fine, 7 day imprisonment
Date the peddlers license law came into effect?
May 19, 1983
What must a peddler do before getting a license from the division of revenue?
Secure indemnity bond of $500/post cash bond
What consequences apply if a peddler fails to comply with the ordinances after being issued a license?
Forfeit bond to LFUCG
What must be worn by a peddler licensee at all times?
Badge/certificate specifying licensee’s name
Is a peddlers license transferable?
NO
Where can a person cross an arterial roadway?
Only at a crosswalk or intersection with traffic control signals
When can a person be upon a median of an arterial roadway?
When legally crossing the roadway in a crosswalk
What is considered primary facie evidence of a violation regarding medians?
Staying on median through two consecutive opportunities to legally cross
Who (3) are the exceptions to being on an arterial roadway/median?
Persons legally crossing, law enforcement, emergency repair/maintenance personnel
Prohibited activities on sidewalks? (4)
Making speeches, demonstrating, selling goods, causing traffic interference
Rule for parking on a street for more than 24 hours?
Prohibited, considered public nuisance and subject to impounding
Who is authorized to demand abatement of a vehicle parked for over 24 hours?
Safety officer, parking control officer, peace officer
Minimum fine for misrepresenting age to buy alcohol?
$100
Maximum fine for inducing a licensee to sell alcohol to a minor?
$500
Fine for a parent/guardian permitting a minor to violate alcohol laws?
Not less than $100, nor more than $500
What constitutes an offense under impersonating a police officer/fire fighter?
Representing oneself as an officer/agent/employee, wearing official uniform/insignia
Maximum imprisonment for impersonating a police officer/fire fighter?
30 days
What age is considered unattended in the context of children left in vehicles?
Oldest person with child under 13
Penalty for leaving a child unattended in a vehicle for over 15 minutes? (Fine and jail)
$250 fine, 90 jail, or both
Prohibited Triangle Park activities? (5)
bike riding, skateboards, sleeping, playing in fountains, operating motorized vehicles
Penalty for violating regulations at Triangle Park? (Fine and jail)
No less than $5, no more than $500, jail for no more than 30 days, or both
What time frame are noise disturbances prohibited across a public right-of-way or public place?
Between 2300-0700
What noise restrictions apply to loud music/dwelling units?
No time constraints, cannot disturb across dwelling unit boundary
Definition of a moped?
Motorized bicycle not exceeding 50cc’s, max speed no more than 30 mph
Does person who removes unattended child from vehicle have prosecution immunity?
YES
What is included in triangle park?
Triangle parcel of land bounded by S Broadway, Vine, W Main
Time frame for no trash pickup inside LFUCG limits?
11-530 am
Vehicle noise complaint parameters?
Cannot operate so noise causes those with “normal hearing sensitivities” to feel annoyed more than 10 feet from vehicles, words don’t matter (base/sound included)
Are moped operators required to have an OL?
YES
Penalty for wearing a disguise on public streets? (Fine and jail)
Fine not less than $5/day, no more than $100/day, imprisonment not less than 10 nor more than 50 days, or both
Who is allowed to discharge firearms within FC?
Peace officers, military personnel, similar officers in execution of their duties, lawful defense of person/property
How does one obtain a sports shooting permit?
Requesting a private sporting club that exists 90 days prior to adoption, following regulations, and LFUCG council approval
Penalty for discharging firearm in unauthorized areas within FC? (Fine only)
Not less than $100 fine, nor more than $500 fine
Definition of a minor?
Any person under 18
What is considered as “allow” in the context of the curfew section?
Permitting/neglecting to prevent a minor from violating curfew, with knowledge/circumstances indicating awareness
Time range minors not allowed in public places?
12am-5am
What must retail moped dealers inform purchases of?
Requirement to have a valid OL
How long are moped signature forms kept on file by dealers?
1 year following sale
Fine for failure to comply with moped requirements by dealers?
$100, not exceeding, per offense
What size should the sign be for parking lot impoundment warning?
Not less than 12 inches by 18 inches
What important info should the impoundment sign include?
Times a vehicle may be impounded, contact info for impound location service
Fee limit for releasing a vehicle before towing it?
Not to exceed one half of max towing fee posted at storage yard
When can a tow truck operator request payment before towing a vehicle?
Only after providing a copy of the charge to owner/custodian
Situations can a minor legally be out after curfew?
Engaged in authorized business/occupation, or when authorized
What action should police take if minor violates curfew?
Take home, direct them home, or to designated facility
Fine amount for a parent allowing minor to violate curfew?
Fine no more than $499
What activities are prohibited on streets involving vehicles/boats?
Displaying for sale, washing, greasing, repairing except emergency repairs
What establishments are forbidden to use any part of a street for vehicle/accessory activities?
Vehicle sales facilities, repair shops, tire shops, accessory stores, filling stations
Under what conditions is it prohibited to park a vehicle in the front yard/side yard of premises adjacent to a street, or adjacent to a thoroughfare with 3 or more lanes?
Unless vehicle is parked on a paved surface behind landscaping, or with approved permit by division of building inspection
Where is it unlawful to park a vehicle in a detention/retention basin?
Unless incorporated in a vehicular area and landscaped according to zoning ordinance
What age/date can disguises be worn?
Halloween, 12 and under
What is the standard for a noise complaint in relation to animals?
Cannot emit noise to annoy/disturb in a reasonable person of normal sensitivities
How wide is the reflective border supposed to be on the towing sign?
1/4 inch
Lexington Center includes the following areas
All public right of way, including sidewalks, between - Broadway between main/maxwell, Maxwell between broadway and merino, merino between Maxwell and high, high between merino and Jefferson, Jefferson between high and main, and main between Jefferson and broadway
