MCLETC 18-02 Possible Quiz 6 Questions And Answers

Proper position of patrol vehicle while monitoring for traffic violation - ANS Allow normal traffic flow, provide clear view of violations, safe access to violators, low visibility of patrol vehicle (under certain circumstances may be totally visible) Factors to be considered when estimating the speed of a vehicle - ANS Passing other vehicles quickly, weaving in and out of traffic to get ahead, engine noise, squealing tires, pacing speed of other vehicle for a long distance relative to speed/ location Procedures to issue verbal warnings to traffic violators - ANS Complete stop card regardless of enforcement action taken, remain professional and respectful, don't lecture Identify circumstances to be recorded regarding traffic citations for purpose of court presentation - ANS Weather conditions, light conditions, marked or unmarked unit, statements of driver/passengers. Legal requirements pertaining to assessment of driver's capability to operate vehicle-Age, drugs, alcohol impairing their ability to safely operate their vehicle ii traffic Procedure to inspect driver's license-Look for watermarks, hologram of Chicago outline beginning at larger picture, picture and DoB visible by black light on front and back of license, barcode on back can be scanned to reveal driver information, run it through LEADS Identify need to request immediate repair to roadway-If the obstruction impairs safe passage of travel by motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, etc Procedures to remove vehicles from roadway - ANS If it is blocking a lane of traffic it needs to be towed. Tow after two hours if vehicle is left on a toll highway, interstate highway, or expressway. Tow after 10 hours if a vehicle is left on a highway in urban district. Tow after 24 hours if vehicle is abandoned on a highway not specified above. Driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license, suspended/revoked and no insurance, hit and run, anytime it is an immediate traffic hazard and left abandoned, any crime in which the car was used in the commission of that crime. Procedures to impound vehicles - ANS Check through LEADS to verify for stolen advise tow company if a police hold exists, must document via police report or similar form, must complete a through inventory Procedures to assist stranded motorists - ANS Position your vehicle to protect them, do not recommend tow companies, help them find assistance (AAA, tow company, etc.), direct traffic, let dispatch know what kind of vehicle you are out with !Proper techniques to complete a basic traffic stop - ANS Select location for the stop (somewhere you are familiar, avoid high risk areas), Call in stop information (before stopping if possible, use phonetic alphabet, repeat it, call out location of stop), Notify driver (lights, siren if necessary), Position patrol vehicle (directly behind or offset 45 degree angle, 3 feet to the left and 10-15 feet behind, spotlight mirrors), Approach vehicle (driver's side- check traffic before you exit vehicle, shut patrol door quietly, weapon hand free, observe subject's behavior), Position at the vehicle (locate driver's and passenger's hands, switch to front of driver's window if possible), Passenger side approach (walk behind squad car to avoid fatal funnel, then approach and proceed like driver's door), Conversation with violator (identify yourself, your department, and the reason for the stop, ask for appropriate documents, inform them of enforcement action being taken, inform them of bond options, ask them to remain seated, engage in friendly yet professional conversation), Accepting documents and checking on violator (take documents with non-weapon hand, run license away from violator), NCIC (run everyone through NCIC), Taking enforcement action (discretion can be used, remain vigilant, answer questions completely and politely), Releasing violator and returning to squad car (tell violator that they are free to go and to be safe pulling out, return to squad car remaining vigilant, stay out of the flow of traffic, direct traffic to allow violator back on to the roadway if needed)!