Traffic Laws

Question 1

You can enforce a seatbelt violation on private property. (T/F)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is the proper Reckless Operation charge for the campus parking lots, if observed?

Answer 2

4511.201A

Question 3

Painted stop markings on the pavement are enforceable. (T/F)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Pedestrians always have the right of way. (T/F)

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What is the ORC chapter that contains the laws of motor vehicle operation?

Answer 5

4511

Question 6

OVI is under what section of the ORC?

Answer 6

4511.19

Question 7

What is the proper handicap violation charge for parking in a handicap zone without a proper placard or misuse of another person’s?

Answer 7

4511.69 (F)

Question 8

A seat belt violation is probable cause for a traffic stop in Ohio. (T/F)

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Driver’s license suspension laws are found in which ORC chapter?

Answer 9

4510

Question 10

Expired operator’s license is the same code section as never having been issued a driver’s license. (T/F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

An out of state driver’s license is honored unless the Ohio license is suspended. (T/F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What is the charge if a person allows another to borrow their car, but knows their driver’s license is suspended?

Answer 12

Wrongful entrustment

Question 13

You are within your legal rights as a police officer to seize an expired or deceased person’s handicap placard as evidence for a handicap violation. (T/F)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

A vehicle inventory must e completed prior to any vehicle being towed. (T/F)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the proper Reckless Operation charge for the roadways, if observed?

Answer 15

4511.20(A)

Question 16

Observing someone texting while driving is NOT probable cause for a traffic stop within our jurisdiction. (T/F)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Wearing headphones/earbuds in both ears while driving is probable cause for a traffic stop in Ohio. (T/F)

Answer 17

True

Question 18

If a driver has a suspended license with work privileges but fails to have their driving privilege paperwork with them, they still may be cited for driving under suspension. (T/F)

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Driving privilege paperwork also serves as a valid form of ID. (T/F)

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What is the Franklin County Court Code to be indicated on a traffic citation?

Answer 20

2520

Question 21

What court room does an individual with the last name of “Jones” get assigned to when writing a traffic citation?

Answer 21

1A

Question 22

What court room does an individual with the last name of “Lincoln” get assigned to when writing a traffic cite?

Answer 22

1B

Question 23

What is the typical start time for common traffic cases in Franklin County Court?

Answer 23

09:00am

Question 24

How soon from the date of the offense should a typical traffic offense be seen by a judge?

Answer 24

within 7 days

Question 25

An OVI case must be seen by a judge within how many days?

Answer 25

5

Question 26

It is possible to make a traffic stop on a bicyclist just as you would a motor vehicle. (T/F)

Answer 26

True

Question 27

You have the right to ask someone out of their vehicle while on a traffic stop, even if you do not have probable cause that any criminal activity has occurred. (T/F)

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What are the 3 things you should always ask the driver for when you make initial contact during a traffic stop?

Answer 28

driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance

Question 29

Pedestrians always have the right of way, even outside of a marked crosswalk. (T/F)

Answer 29

False

Question 30

You are permitted by state law to make a traffic stop outside your jurisdiction, so long as the offense being committed presents an immediate danger to the public. (T/F)

Answer 30

True

Question 31

In order to be charged with leaving the scene of an accident (hit-skip) on private property, how much time must pass that the accident goes unreported?

Answer 31

24 hours

Question 32

Expired registration (expired tags) is a valid charge on private property. (T/F)

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What is the equivalent charge for Expired Registration that can be used on private property?

Answer 33

Failure to Display

Question 34

Many traffic offenses can be enhanced if the driver has had any moving violations within the last 12 months. (T/F)

Answer 34

True

Question 35

It is illegal to possess more than one valid driver's license from the same state. (T/F)

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What is the property charge for an impaired driver sitting in the driver's seat with immediate access to the keys to the vehicle?

Answer 36

Physical control

Question 37

An OVI can be enhanced to a F4 if the driver has had 3 or more OVI related convictions within the last 6 years. (T/F)

Answer 37

True

Question 38

For the OVI Field Sobriety Test "Walk and Turn," how many heel-to-toe steps must be taken before the suspect turns around to walk back?

Answer 38

9

Question 39

Forthe OVI field Sobriety Test "One Leg Stand," how many seconds should the suspect attempt to stand on one leg for?

Answer 39

30 seconds

Question 40

When demonstrating any Field Sobriety Test to a suspect, you must always make sure that they understand the test. (T/F)

Answer 40

True