TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT

Question 1

Officers may use any of the following methods to enforce the vehicle law:

Answer 1

 Moving patrol
 Overt (high visibility patrol intended to
discourage violations)
 Covert (to identify and apprehend
violators)

Question 2

Officers are prohibited from stopping individuals to issue additional citations after the conclusion of the original traffic stop unless:

Answer 2

The officer becomes aware of violations that were unknown at the time of the original stop
 The investigation has not been completed
Examples include, but are not limited to, DUI, fatal or hit-and-run accidents, and cases where the individual provides false information.

Question 3

An authorized Departmental vehicle’s speedometer may be used to pace vehicles in order to establish a speed violation. Officers who pace a motorist and cite him or her for speeding shall ensure that the speedometer has a current calibration. Speedometer calibrations are valid for how manymonths.

Answer 3

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Question 4

When notifying the dispatcher of the stop, officers shall provide the following information in the below order:

Answer 4

 Location
 License plate number and state 
 Make and model of vehicle
 Color of vehicle
 Number of occupants

Question 5

Upon contact, the officer shall: for a traffic stop

Answer 5

 Identify himself or herself and greet the violator courteously, using the appropriate title
 If the violator is being recorded by Mobile Video System (MVS) or Body Worn Camera (BWC), the officer will advise the violator that they are being audio/visually recorded
 Advise the violator of the reason for the stop
 Request the violator’s driver’s license and vehicle registration
 Avoid debating the merits of the violation, but answer procedural questions concerning the violation
 Return the violator’s license and registration at the conclusion of the stop, unless required as evidence

Question 6

stop teams: When conducting selective speed enforcement, during which officers flag down offending motorists from a stationary position, officers shall:

Answer 6

 Restrict this type of activity to daytime hours
 Wear a brightly colored reflective safety vest
 Ensure they have a safe area to retreat to that will protect them from unobservant motorists

Question 7

Inspecting Vehicle Interior Due to Window Tinting
(US v. Stanfield)
A police officer who lawfully stops a vehicle with windows so heavily tinted that the vehicle’s interior is not visible, may open one of the vehicle doors to visually determine if:

Answer 7

 The driver is armed
 There are weapons inside
 Other occupants may pose a danger to
the officer

Question 8

Officers shall notify violators who refuse to sign a traffic citation that failure to sign may result in the issuance of an additional citation, as well as lead to their arrest. Upon continued refusal, the officer shall request that a supervisor (Sergeant or above), respond to the scene. If unavailable, a supervisor from another sector shall be requested.
The Supervisor shall explain to the violator that signing the citation is not an admission of guilt, but a written promise to either appear in court when notified or pay the fine. The supervisor shall reiterate that failure to sign may lead to the violator’s arrest. Upon continued refusal, the supervisor may authorize an arrest.

Answer 8

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Question 9

Officers may certify repairs of defects noted on the order with an

Answer 9

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Question 10

Window Tint Inspection ero, who can sign off

Answer 10

Only the Maryland State Police, Automotive Safety Enforcement Division is authorized to approve SEROs issued for window tint inspection.

Question 11

The officer will retain his or her copy, and submit the remaining original and copy to his or her supervisor for review within how many Hours foParking Enforcementr

Answer 11

72 hours