vehicle stops / MV code

Question 1

what are some moving violations?

Answer 1

speeding, failure to maintain lane, failure to signal

Question 2

equipment violations?

Answer 2

expired registration, failed signal, failed headlights, failed taillights

Question 3

investigative reasons?

Answer 3

driving complaints, ATL’s, DUII, Rolling domestics

Question 4

a traffic offense that is
designated as a traffic violation in the statute defining
the offense, or any other offense defined in the
Oregon Vehicle Code that is punishable by a fine but
that is not punishable by a term of imprisonment

Answer 4

ORS 801.557 - “Traffic violation”

Question 5

An enforcement officer may not arrest, stop or detain
a person for the commission of a violation except to
the extent provided in this section and ORS 810.410
(Arrest and citation).

Answer 5

ORS 153.039 - Stop and detention for
violation

Question 6

what three things can you do on a traffic stop?

Answer 6

issue citation for violation, establish identity, investigate anything reasonably related to the violation

Question 7

810.420 states when officer can use a speed measuring device … what are the conditions?

Answer 7

the officer is in uniform and has either:

  (a) Observed the recording of the speed of the vehicle by the device; or

  (b) Probable cause

Question 8

what are people required to do when pulled over by the police?

Answer 8

pull to the right side of the road.

Question 9

ORS 811.145….failure to yield to an emergency vehicle or ambulance if an ambulance or emergency vehicle that is using a visual or audible signal if vehicle fails to do any of the following…?

Answer 9

(a) Yield the right of way to the ambulance or emergency vehicle.

  (b) Immediately drive to a position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection.

  (c) Stop and remain in such position until the emergency vehicle or ambulance has passed.

Question 10

ORS 807.570 … failure to present and carry

Answer 10

(a) Drives any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state without a license, driver permit or out-of-state license in the person’s possession; or

  (b) Does not present WHEN...(A) Upon being lawfully stopped or detained when driving a vehicle.

  (B) When the vehicle that the person was driving is involved in an accident.

C misdemeanor…DON’T ARREST

Question 11

when a subject refuses to give you identification ( ORS 807.570) do this 5 step appeal…..

Answer 11

-would you please
-tell them why they must comply
-present options
-is there anything I can say to get you to comply
-act on your decision

Question 12

803.505 Failure to carry registration card; penalty.

Answer 12

The owner of a vehicle that is registered in this state commits the offense of failure to carry a registration card if the owner does not place and keep the card in or on the vehicle in a manner that makes it readily available for police inspection upon request.

Question 13

ORS 806.012
Failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements.
what can you offer the violator to get rid of the ticket?

Answer 13

tell them they can show the court proof they had insurance the date and time they were stopped and the violation SHALL be dropped by the courts.