Traffic direction and control Flashcards
When should a supervisor respond to the incident scene?
30 minutes after the primary officer’s arrival.
What actions should a supervisor take upon arrival at the incident scene?
Assess traffic impact, control traffic flow, and coordinate with backup officer.
What is the responsibility of the backup officer?
Coordinate with primary officer, control traffic, request additional officers as needed.
What is the purpose of establishing an advanced warning area?
To alert approaching motorists and divert traffic away from the incident scene.
How should travel lanes be managed during an incident?
Either fully blocked or fully open, not partially blocked.
How can visibility and safety be increased for the department vehicle?
Parking at an angle to increase visibility and reduce risk of being propelled forward.
What considerations should be made for multiple travel lanes during an incident?
Multiple lanes may be closed as necessary, gradually reopening to return traffic flow to normal.
What is used to manually direct traffic when a traffic light is malfunctioning?
Employees
What may employees use to provide power to traffic lights during power outages?
Power inverter
Who should promptly notify E911 of malfunctioning traffic lights?
Officers and safety officers
What devices are included in temporary traffic control devices maintained by the Traffic Section?
Portable stop signs, barricades, traffic cones, etc.
Under what circumstances should temporary traffic control devices be used?
At scenes of critical incidents or other specified situations
What is the responsibility of a Traffic Section lieutenant or supervisor regarding temporary devices?
To ensure their removal
Where are portable message boards and radar speed trailers stored?
At the traffic barn or other designated location
When can portable message boards be utilized?
At the discretion of the BOSO Commander or their designee
What are the functions of radar speed trailers?
Collect speed data, conduct vehicle counts, provide speed feedback
Who can transport and set up portable message boards and radar speed trailers?
Authorized employees designated by the BOSO Commander
Where should portable message boards and radar speed trailers not be deployed without approval?
In a lane of travel, bike lane, or crosswalk
Where can permanent message boards be located?
On specified areas of I-64 entering Fayette County
Who must approve roadside safety checks according to the notes?
The bureau assistant chief
How should roadside safety checks be announced to the public?
In advance through the media by the safety check coordinator with the PIO
What type of roadways should be selected for roadside safety checks?
Roadways with moderate to slow speeds
What is the responsibility of the on-scene supervisor regarding adverse weather conditions in a safety check?
Continually monitor and discontinue enforcement if conditions jeopardize safety
What is the ideal duration for initial contact and stops during roadside safety checks?
25-30 seconds
