TRF 15 - Sobriety Checkpoints

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Sobriety Checkpoints?

Answer 1

To deter Impaired Driving

Question 2

Who is the OIC of a Sobriety Checkpoint?

Answer 2

Trained commissioned officer

Question 3

What shall not be used at Sobriety Checkpoints?

Answer 3

Physical Barriers

Question 4

4 Instances traffic shall be waived through a sobriety check point

Answer 4

1) Traffic Backed up to safety Officer
2) Commercial MV over 10,000
3) Hazmat
4) Articulable reasons of safety officer

Question 5

(3) Selective enforcement identifiers for Site selection based on OUI related data for Sobriety Checkpoints

Answer 5

Time, Day, Location

Question 6

Site selection data for Sobriety Checkpoints shall be retained by the ________ for a period of________.

Answer 6

Troop Traffic Programs
5 Years

Question 7

Inquiries on the Sobriety Checkpoints shall be referred to the _________.

Answer 7

Troop Commander

Question 8

Announcement of the Sobriety Checkpoints shall be made ________ prior to implementation.

Answer 8

3 Days

Question 9

Who may authorize adjustments to the Sobriety Checkpoints operational plan?

Answer 9

OIC

Question 10

Sobriety Checkpoint operational plans are maintained at _________ for a period of ________.

Answer 10

Troop HQ

5 Years

Question 11

The position of the cones, or reflectors should guide vehicles to the appropriate lane of travel and are _____ to the stop location

Answer 11

Parallel

Question 12

When may a motorist’s vehicle be released to a sober operator on scene?

Answer 12

If the detainee submits to a breath test