& Answer (A+ Graded)
Describe the role of a police officer regarding traffic - CORRECT ANSWER-Enforcement and
investigation: traffic law enforcement is important in reducing general crime, it is your duty and
responsibility to take appropriate enforcement action if you have probable cause to believe a
violation of law exists. Officers will investigate traffic collisions including hit skip and serious injury
involving felony charges, officers need to be aware that these investigations may turn into something
more than just a traffic violation
Primary reason for traffic enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-To reduce traffic collisions, their resulting
injuries, and to facilitate the safe and expedient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
ORC section that covers the definitions related to motor vehicle offenses - CORRECT ANSWER-.01
section of each chapter
ORC code for speeding offense - CORRECT ANSWER-4511.21
ORC for faulty exhaust system - CORRECT ANSWER-4513.22
ORC for equipment violations - CORRECT ANSWER-4513
ORC that covers license suspensions - CORRECT ANSWER-4510
ORC that covers motor vehicle crimes - CORRECT ANSWER-4549
List a police officer's priorities and protecting the scene of the crash - CORRECT ANSWER-First priority
is to protect the crash victims in the first responders. Always wear your high visibility safety vest when
directing traffic or investigating crashes. Check for injuries: even if called to a non-injury crash, EMS
should always be requested to respond to the scene if an injury is reported or suspected. If
responding to a fatality, protect and cover up the victims. Any injured or deceased victim should be
treated the same way that you would treat your own family. Make sure to protect the crash scene