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Vehicle Code
Traffic Stops
Traffic Concepts
Pursuits
DUI
100
This type of towing authority would require a release from the police agency towing the vehicle.
What is an impound.
100
A distance of 8 to 10 feet
What is how far an officer stops the patrol vehicle behind a violator's car
100
This concept includes Perception Distance, Reaction Distance and Braking Distance
What is Total Stopping Distance
100
This is the most common way police chases originate.
What is a traffic violation.
100
This is commonly referred to as BAC
What is Blood Alcohol Content
200
This driving action makes a failure to yield increase from the level of a misdemeanor to a felony.
What is driving with a willfull or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
200
This is what should never be discussed with a motorist by the officer when issuing a citation.
What is the amount of the fine.
200
The system used by DMV to logically track and remove bad drivers from the roads.
What is the Point System
200
When considering to enter into or terminate a pursuit, officers must always consider this concept.
What is Risk vs Gain
200
This is the legal requirement that anyone who an officer believes is driving under the influence must submit to a chemical test.
What is Implied Consent
300
Driving in excess of 100 MPH is classified as this type of crime (infraction, misdemeanor, felony)
What is an infraction
300
This is one of the first things an officer says to a motorist that has just been stopped.
What is reason for the stop
300
This is an auto thief's favorite tool according to the textbook.
What is a Screwdriver
300
This is the lowest an officer should allow their fuel tank to get during a shift.
What is 1/4th
300
This is the legal limit for a driver operating a commercial vehicle.
What is .04% BAC.
400
This part of the Vehicle Code lists violations in numerical order and designate whether the violation is Civil, felony, Misdemeanor or an infraction. The list ONLY includes violations that are punitive or chargeable sections.
What is Annex B
400
This is one of the most dangerous tasks performed by police officers.
What is a traffic stop
400
This is what must be advised to a suspect in a custodial situation prior to any questioning.
What is Miranda Admonition
400
This type of violation does not create an immediate need to pursue and should be considered by the officer before entering into a pursuit.
What is an equipment or registration violation.
400
This is the advisement given to persons convicted of DUI that inform them of the dangers of drinking and driving and can later result in murder charges should they drive under the influence and kill someone as a result.
What is the Watson Advisement
500
This type of speed law requires the use of speed/engineering surveys and is enforced through section 22350 of the California Vehicle Code.
What is Prima Facie Speed.
500
These are the three E's of basic traffic control.
What is Education, Enforcement and Engineering
500
You are not completely exempt from this according to the Vehicle Code during a pursuit.
What is Liability.
500
This section allows for the arrest of a driver for DUI when they were not observed driving the vehicle, but evidence exists to articulate they were driving the vehicle.
What is 40300.5 CVC