What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? correct answers Accident data, enforcement
activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? correct answers "Storage Form" along with a
description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? correct answers ll requests must
be submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of storage.
Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? correct answers Traffic officer or
Bureau Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? correct answers The suspect must be
in custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is intoxicated; the blood is
taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable force may be used to restrain the
arrestee.
When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? correct answers Within 48 hours of the
request excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? correct answers
The arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the selected test; declines a
breath test and demands blood or urine test and the arresting officer has reasonable cause to
believe the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level; arrestee
completes the breath tests which show a BAC of .08% or higher.
What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? correct answers Officer's
statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath test (if taken),
Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
, When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? correct answers When an officer feels
it is appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? correct answers To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? correct answers In each situation and
substituted for arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the case of
inadvertent violations.
What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? correct answers Explanation of of the
violation or charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory appearance by
the motorist.
Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to do so?
correct answers Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to be
replenished, notify the Training Manager immediately.
When can a physical arrest occur? correct answers Vehicular manslaughter; felony and
misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor hit-and-run;
any other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances, etc.)
What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or revoked
driver's license? correct answers Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator still has
possession of his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise the violator of the
suspension or revocation and issue citation. The officer then completes a Verbal Notice Form and
forwards the form and license to the Traffic Bureau.
When does a traffic collision on private property warrant a report? correct answers When there is
a death or serious injury to any person involved, a hit-and-run violation, or vehicle code
violation. A Traffic Information Report may be taken at the discretion of any supervisor.