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Chapter Twelve Traffic Investigation

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Traffic Laws Most crimes require that intent be proved. This is not true in the case of most traffic laws

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Five Traffic Laws that can be Enforced on Private Property D.U.I. Reckless Driving Leaving the Scene of an Accident Negligent Homicide Automobile Homicide

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An officer must be called to investigate all accidents where total damage exceeds $1000.00 or involves injuries.

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Most traffic violations are classified as Class C misdemeanors.

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Intentionally running over someone with a car is not a traffic violation It is assault

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If involved in an accident, the driver must produce: Drivers license Registration Proof of insurance

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Reckless Driving Willful or wanton disregard for life or property

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Exhibition Driving A driver does not have to exceed the speed limit in order to receive a citation for exhibition driving.

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Exhibition Driving Speed contests can result in a citation for Exhibition Driving.

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Turn signals must be on for at least 2 seconds before turning

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Exhibition Driving

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At an open intersection, which cars has the right of way if the two arrive at the same time? The car on your right.

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Bicyclists have to stop for red lights

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A car must be parked 30 feet from traffic control devices

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An exhaust system must not allow excessive noise or smoke

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Most cars and trucks must display both a front and a rear license plate

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A motor cycle must display a license plate on the rear of the vehicle.

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The three Es of highway safety Engineering Education Enforcement

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Skid marks Caused by friction between the road and a locked tire.

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Upon arrival at the accident scene, an officer should look for: Witnesses Debris Skid marks

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What does a traffic diagram show Final resting position of vehicles

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What is Evasive action? Any action other than braking. Changing direction or speed to avoid impact.

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A person can be charged for D.U.I. if the blood alcohol content is at or above:

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Blood alcohol chart

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Measurements taken at an accident scene can be utilized by either: Triangulation Fixed object / baseline method

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Things that an officer should plan for when making a traffic stop. Time of day Street lighting Traffic Officer safety

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Time of day and street lighting

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Traffic

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Officer Safety

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Measurement of skidmarks will provide minimum speed.