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
When can officers stop vehicles in a predetermined pattern during safety checks?
After relieving significant congestion
What clothing must officers wear during roadside safety checks for increased visibility?
Uniform hats and reflective safety vests or high-visibility outerwear
What determines when to discontinue a roadside safety check?
The discretion of the supervising officer
What is the protocol for extending the hours of a roadside safety check?
Supervisors may not extend beyond the publicly announced hours
How many officers are dispatched to interstate incidents according to the notes?
Two officers or safety officers
What factors necessitate additional officers for traffic control at incident scenes?
Factors like visibility, severity, inclement weather, blind spots, etc.
What is the purpose of the traffic direction and control policy?
To outline department procedures for safe and efficient traffic movement.
What type of units are radar speed trailers?
Mobile units that sense vehicle speed and display it back to the driver.
What are portable message boards according to the notes?
Movable boards or signs displaying messages.
How are officers instructed to stop traffic manually?
One long blast of the whistle with a hand gesture.
When can manual traffic direction be avoided according to the policy?
When the use of a traffic control device can solve the problem.
What is the requirement for employees directing traffic in the roadway?
To wear reflective vests or outerwear for visibility and safety.
What should employees directing traffic always have available to them?
A whistle and lanyard for use as needed.
In what circumstances should traffic control devices be manually operated?
Employees should be trained and designated keys provided.
What are the instructions for employees wearing black rain gear during traffic assignments?
They should wear reflective outerwear on top during low visibility.
Who can approve messages on permanent message boards?
A Traffic Section lieutenant or supervisor.
When should E911 discontinue a message on permanent message boards?
As soon as the message is no longer applicable.
What situations warrant warning motorists on significant interstate delays?
Serious vehicle collisions, hazardous materials incidents, disaster areas, road closures, detours.
Who can make a recommendation to KYTC Traffic Operations Center for significant road closures?
A Traffic Section lieutenant.
What conditions require traffic direction and control to be conducted differently?
Adverse road and weather conditions, downed power lines, road construction areas.
Who is responsible for reporting hazardous highway conditions?
Any officer or safety officer operating a department vehicle.
What are examples of reportable hazardous highway conditions?
Debris in the roadway, roadway defects, lack of safety features, defective signs, etc.
When should an officer notify E911 about a hazardous situation?
When stopping or directing traffic poses too great of a hazard.
How can non-emergency traffic engineering deficiencies be reported?
Via LexCall (Dial 311), online email link, or LexCall 311 App.
What are roadside safety checks used for?
Enforcement against alcohol and drug traffic offenders, traffic law enforcement.
