Guaranteed Pass Solutions (2025-2026)
Updated.
1. Maintain Professionalism
2. Use positive interpersonal skills with the violator
3. Exhibit command presence
4. Control Emotions (do not write "attitude" tickets) - Answer Officer Demeanor includes:
Arizona Traffic Ticket Complaint - Answer ATTC means:
1. Hazardous Violations
2. Non Hazardous Violations - Answer ATTC can be used for:
the identity of the driver - Answer It is important to know what to file a ATTC?
A. Yes - Answer Can ATTC be used for misdemeanor criminal violations (non-traffic: shoplifting,
disorderly conduct, theft)
A. Yes
B. No
B. Yes - Answer Can a traffic citation be used for both State and City Codes?
A. No
B. Yes
1. use black ball point pen
2. block letters
3. NCIC abbreviations used
4. Fill in all blanks (start from top and work your way down) -- top to bottom, left to right
5.use the word "none" if the information is not available - Answer Completing a citation 1:
(JFYI)
,3. Can write middle initial instead of entire middle name
4. No middle initial= "None"
5. complete address including zip code and apartment number
6. Get physical address instead of PO box
7. Round the physical descriptors to nearest round number
8. NCIC abbreviation used for hair and eye color (black= BLK, brown= BRO)
9. Obtain employer information, approx location OK is except address is unknown - Answer
Completing a citation 2: (JFYI)
1. NCIC vehicle descriptions used
2. If LP is unavailable leave the space bank
3. Classification of the plate may be added above the license number (handicap, dealer, etc)
4. Write specific location of where the violation was FIRST OBSERVED
5. Write specific traffic code or statue using hyphens and periods as written in Title 28 (28-
702.A)
6. Provide written description of the violation (speed greater than reasonable and prudent)
7. Provide violation speed - Answer Completing a citation 3: (JFYI)
1. Indicate civil or criminal violation
2. Write in appropriate court date
3. Sign the citation and print name legibly
4. Drivers signature in space provided - Answer Completing a citation 4: (JFYI)
1. Written on the enforcement copy
2. notes are accessible by subpoena
3. Keep your notes professional
4. Note the statements of the violator
5. Note traffic conditions
6. Notes aid you in court six months later - Answer Officer Notes on Tickets:
1. observe the traffic violation to ensure you have a valid reason
2. NOTIFY dispatch of your location and the vehicle license plate
,1. Position your vehicle behind the violator
2. Turn on overhead light
3. If they refuse to pull over, give a short SIREN burst
4. As the violator begins to pull over position your car in the offset position
5. Offset the right half of the police vehicle in line with left half of the violator vehicle
6. *Stop 15-22 feet behind the violator vehicle*
7. Point spotlight into the rear view mirror of the violator
8. Unlock right side front door of your patrol car
9. Check traffic before exiting patrol vehicle - Answer The Basics of the Traffic Stop:
1. Exit the vehicle with only the necessary equipment (flashlight, leave citation book in vehicle)
2. *KEEP WEAPON HAND FREE*
3. Use non weapon hand to hold flashlight
4. Keep visual contact on the driver and the inside of the vehicle - Answer Approach to Traffic
Stop:
1. Stand behind the driver's/passenger's door post
2. Flashlight to follow all movements of the violator (verbal control the violator's movements)
3. Check front seat, floorboard, dash etc
4. Be constantly aware of drivers door
5. If appropriate have them shut off the vehicle
6. Ask for driver's license, registration, and insurance
7. If they hand you their wallet do not accept it and give them further instructions
8. Ask them if they know why they were stopped
9. Let them commit to the reason for the violation
10. Look at the license to verify it is the same person
11. Tell them to stay in the vehicle - Answer Driver Contact:
1. Drivers License
2. Out of State License
3. Temporary License
, 7. Consulate/ Internation Driver License - Answer What are some examples of acceptable ID's?
(PO 4.2.2)
1. Keep an eye on the violator
2. Check oncoming traffic quickly
3. Cross between the two vehicles quickly, keeping your eye on the violator
4. *Never stand in between the two vehicles:*
- go to your right front passenger door (if using the MDT sit in the passenger seat with the door
open and your right foot on the door) - Answer Returning to the patrol car:
1. *Conduct a warrant and license status check on MDT or Radio*
2. Once the information is entered into the MDT get out and stand behind the open passenger
door
3. Fill out your citation from this position
4. Dont bury your head in your work
5. If Driver is non compliant and gets out, tell them what you want them to do and both of you
stand on the side of the road while you fill out the citation
6. *Keep yourself and the driver out of the roadway* - Answer At the Patrol Car:
-Approach with caution
-Thoroughly explain:
1. law violated
2. hazards created by the driver's actions
3. Reason for giving the citation
4. Importance for observing the traffic law
5. Court procedures, date, time and location of court - Answer Selling the Citation:
1. Provide the driver with a mail in envelope and violation card
2. Explain the alternatives for resolving the citation
2a. Pay the fine
2b. Contest the citation in court
2c. Attend Traffic School (civil moving violations only)