Techniques of Traffic Law Enforcement

Question 1

What are the 5 phases of enforcement?

Answer 1

(1) Detection
(2) Apprehension
(3) Prosecution
(4) Adjudication
(5) Penalization

Question 2

In the apprehension phase of enforcement, what are the 4 aspects of apprehension?

Answer 2

(a) Physical arrest
(b) Citation
(c) Written warning
(d) Verbal warning

Question 3

What are the 7 methods of observing traffic?

Answer 3

(1) Line patrol
(2) Area patrol
(3) Directed patrol
(4) Stationary observation
(5) Conspicuous observation
(6) Visible observation
(7) Concealed observation

Question 4

What are the 2 types of selective enforcement?

Answer 4

(1) Saturation patrol
(2) Checking station

Question 5

Visually estimating speed:

Answer 5

(1) Reasonable time and distance of observation.
(2) Officer’s experience
(3) Lay witness

Question 6

Pacing:

Answer 6

(1) Do NOT use catch-up speed.
(2) Reasonable time and distance.

Question 7

Driver license re-examination:

Answer 7

Notify the commissioner of Motor Vehicles:
(1) Form
(2) Letter
Submitted by a officer OR medical doctor

Question 8

What are the 3 phases of DWI enforcement?

Answer 8

(1) Vehicle in motion
(2) Personal contact
(3) Pre-arrest screening

Question 9

What are the 3 Standardized field sobriety tests?

Answer 9

(1) Horizontal Gase Nystagmus
(2) Walk and turn
(3) One leg stand.

Question 10

Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Identifying or detecting conditions, actions, or behaviors which are improper or illegal by statue or ordinance.

Answer 10

Detection

Question 11

Out of the enforcement phrases, which of the 2 are officers responsibilities?

Answer 11

(1) Detection
(2) Apprehension

Question 12

What are examples of non-standardized field sobriety tests?

Answer 12

(1) Reciting the alphabet, not beginning with the letter “A,” and not ending with the letter “Z.”
(2) Finger to Nose
(3) Romberg balence

Question 13

Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Officer follows offender, establishes authority for stopping the offender, and initiates stop.”

Answer 13

Apprehension

Question 14

Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Officer identifies and gathers evidence, makes appropriate charge, prepares a complete and accurate report to for the prosecutor.”

Answer 14

Prosecution

Question 15

Who is responsible for prosecution?

Answer 15

The judge.

Question 16

Who is responsible for adjudication and penalization?

Answer 16

The court.

Question 17

Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Determination of responsibility of the accused by magistrate, judge, or jury.

Answer 17

Adjudication.

Question 18

“The sentencing or judgement required by the court if the defendant is found guilty of the charge.”

Answer 18

Penalization.

Question 19

Who is the fact-finder?

Answer 19

Either the Judge or the Jury.

Question 20

Individuals _________ be arrested for an infraction.

Answer 20

Cannot.

Question 21

A verbal warning ________ ___ by given condescendingly be an officer and should be given by agency policy.

Answer 21

Should not.

Question 22

Name the method of traffic patrol:
“Specific route done between two points.”

Answer 22

Line patrol

Question 23

Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Done within an area or beat.”

Answer 23

Area patrol

Question 24

Define traffic enforcement phase:
“A traffic patrol directed toward a certain traffic offense or stationary post.”

Answer 24

Directed patrol

Question 25

Define traffic enforcement phase: "Observation of traffic conditions at a selected place, usually one with a high crash rate or traffic flow problem, used especially to detect violations and deter possible violators."

Answer 25

Stationary patrol.

Question 26

Define traffic enforcement phase: "Stationary observation in which the observer remains in full view of traffic (and possibly deters violators)."

Answer 26

Conspicuous observation.

Question 27

Define traffic enforcement phase: "Stationary observation in which the observer is in full view but is so located, for example, on a side street, that it requires effort on the part of drivers to discover the observer."

Answer 27

Visible observation.

Question 28

Define traffic enforcement phase: "Stationary observation to which the observer is not visible to persons using ordinary powers of observation from the roadway being used."

Answer 28

Concealed observation.

Question 29

Define selective traffic enforcement: (1) Commonly used. (2) High number of officers converging into a limited area. (3) Psychological effect

Answer 29

Saturation patrol

Question 30

Define selective traffic enforcement: (1) Selective enforcement (2) Conforms to proper legal standards (3) Public and community relations (4) Roadblocks or check points.

Answer 30

Checking station

Question 31

What are checkpoint the checkpoint requirements?

Answer 31

(1) Written policy (2) At least one patrol car with lights on (3) Location (4) A lawful pattern for stopping cars

Question 32

Define: The process and technique of visually estimating the speed of a moving vehicle, sometimes WITHOUT the use of corroborating information (e.g. speed instrument).

Answer 32

Approximation

Question 33

What is speed approximation based on?

Answer 33

(1) Officer experience (2) Reasonable time and distance

Question 34

When pacing, an officer should use a ________ speed and have ________ distance to measure.

Answer 34

(1) Constant (2) Sufficient

Question 35

Should you reach into a violators vehicle?

Answer 35

No.

Question 36

What do you do if multiple occupants are in the cars?

Answer 36

Call for backup.

Question 37

Does a clean check of ALL records eliminate the possibility of criminal activity?

Answer 37

No.

Question 38

Do officers need to stay focused on the driver and all occupants of the vehicle while writing a citation?

Answer 38

Yes.

Question 39

What is the most important aspect of known risk vehicle stop?

Answer 39

Commands.

Question 40

For known risk stops, how far back should your vehicle be?

Answer 40

30-40 ft.

Question 41

For unknown risk stops, how far back should your vehicle be?

Answer 41

10-15 ft.

Question 42

When can you chase a violator on foot?

Answer 42

After ALL occupants from the car have been cleared and vehicle checked.

Question 43

What are the 9 search zones or zones of concealment?

Answer 43

(1) Exterior (2) Driver zone (3) Left-rear passenger zone (4) Trunk zone (5) Right-rear passenger zone (6) Front passenger zone (7) Engine zone (8) Roof zone (9) Underside zone

Question 44

What does impairing substance include:

Answer 44

(1) Alcohol, controlled substances, or any other drug/psychoactive substance capable of impairing someone.

Question 45

Name the phase of DWI detection: "Begins when someone first draws your attention to a particular vehicle or driver. AND observes the drivers vehicle maneuvers which might indicate alcohol influence."

Answer 45

Phase 1: Vehicle in motion

Question 46

Is it possible for someone to blow a 0.01 and be charged with DWI?

Answer 46

Yes.

Question 47

Name the phase of DWI detection: "Consist of face to face observation and interview of the violator while still in the vehicle?

Answer 47

Personal contact.

Question 48

What is nystagmus?

Answer 48

Involuntary jerking of the eyes.

Question 49

Non-standardized testing:

Answer 49

(1) Finger to nose (2) Romberg balence

Question 50

How many clues are for the walk and turn test?

Answer 50

8 - Can't balance, starts too soon, stops walking, misses heel to toe, steps off the line, uses arms to balance, improper turn.

Question 51

During the one leg stand test, you should ______ take your eyes off of the violator.

Answer 51

NEVER.

Question 52

Field sobriety tests are _______ and divide ________.

Answer 52

(1) Simple (2) Attention

Question 53

With a whistle, how do you indicate someone to stop?

Answer 53

One long blast.

Question 54

With a whistle, how do you indicate someone to go?

Answer 54

Two short blasts.

Question 55

With a whistle, how do you get someones attention?

Answer 55

Several short blasts.

Question 56

What are the 5 pieces of safety equipment?

Answer 56

(1) Traffic vest (2) Whistle (3) White/visible gloves (4) Illuminated baton (5) Flashlight

Question 57

Stopping traffic with illuminated baton:

Answer 57

Baton waved left to right at 45 degree angle.