220 Traffic Function

Question 1

According to the Traffic Function order,

Officers in marked patrol vehicles shall ensure their appearance is professional and in compliance with Order 506 (Uniforms and Personal Appearance). When not wearing an issued Patrol uniform, an officer shall promptly identify himself as a police officer and present what to the violator?

Answer 1

JSO-issued badge and identification card

Question 2

According to the Traffic Function order,

When a juvenile is illegally operating an off-road vehicle, the officer shall ensure what happens?

Answer 2

An adult responds to remove the vehicle

Question 3

According to the Traffic Function order,

When the violator stops his vehicle in a safe location, the officer shall position his vehicle slightly offset to the left of the violators vehicle and approximately how many feet behind them?

Answer 3

20 feet

Question 4

According to the Traffic Function order,

When re-engaging the violator on a traffic stop, officers shall take one of three actions for each violation, being sure to politely answer any questions the violator has regarding the action being taken:

1. ______
2. ______
3. ______

Answer 4

1. Issue a verbal or traffic warning.
2. Issue a uniform traffic citation
3. Complete a Recommendation for Driver’s License Reexamination for Medical Review when a violator appears to be unfit to drive due to a clearly articulable physical or mental disability

Question 5

According to the Traffic Function order,

If the violator’s vehicle is being left at the scene, officers must ensure the vehicles are legally parked and away from the flow of traffic. When applicable, officers shall explain Municipal Ordinance (MO) 804.633, “Unattended Conveyance,” which mandates the removal of unattended vehicles within how many hours?

Answer 5

24 hours

Question 6

According to the Traffic Function order,

Warnings shall always be given for what three things:

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____

Answer 6

1. The tag expired for 30 days or less.
2. A violator not having his/her vehicle registration paperwork
3. Exceeding the speed limit by 5 miles per hours (mph) or less (this does not apply to school zones or other areas where speeding fines are doubled).

Question 7

According to the Traffic Function order,

Officers are prohibited from issuing more than how many UTC’s to a violator unless the violator is being physically arrested?

Answer 7

Three

Question 8

According to the Traffic Function order,

Traffic violators charged with noncriminal violations or traffic violations that do not require a mandatory court appearance are not required to sign and accept the UTC issued by a police officer.

Question 9

According to the Traffic Function order,

If the violator refuses to sign the UTC, the officer shall:

1. ______
2. ______

Answer 9

1. Have supervisor respond to the scene, who shall also attempt to gain the violator’s compliance; and
2. If the violator still refuses to sign and accept the UTC after speaking to a supervisor, physically arrest the violator for refusing to sign a summons and transport him to the Pretrial Detention Facility.

Question 10

According to the Traffic Function order,

If neither of a violator’s thumbs is available, the officer shall use what finger?

Answer 10

Violator’s Right Index Finger

Question 11

According to the Traffic Function order,

Officers shall indicate when any finger other than what finger is used?

Answer 11

right thumb

Question 12

According to the Traffic Function order,

The original citation containing the fingerprint shall be forwarded to the Records Unit Citation Accountability Team within how many hours?

Answer 12

24 hours

Question 13

According to the Traffic Function order,

If an officer is notified by the Clerk of Courts that a violator falsely identified himself at the time of the UTC issuance, the officer shall conduct what type of investigation?

Answer 13

fraud investigation

Question 14

According to the Traffic Function order,

Any driver’s license or license plate that is seized shall be attached and submitted with what?

Answer 14

The appropriate UTC

Question 15

According to the Traffic Function order,

When an officer determines a violator’s driver’s license or vehicle registration has been suspended for at least 30 days due to inadequate insurance, and he/she is the owner of the vehicle, the officer shall do what?

Answer 15

Seize the license plate and attach it to the appropriate UTC

Question 16

According to the Traffic Function order,

Prior to physically arresting a violator for a misdemeanor traffic infraction officers are required to do what?

Answer 16

Obtain a supervisor’s approval

Question 17

According to the Traffic Function order,

When issuing a citation from a citation book, an officer shall forward the white copy of the citation to a supervisor within how many hours?

Answer 17

24 hours

Question 18

According to the Traffic Function order,

When issuing a citation using the SmartCop application, officers shall forward the paper copy of the citation to a supervisor within how many hours if the citation contains a signature, contains a fingerprint, or is associated with the seizure of a driver’s license or license plate?

Answer 18

24 hours

Question 19

According to the Traffic Function order,

If an error is noticed on a citation that has been submitted or transmitted via SmartCop, an officer may get permission from his supervisor and contact who in order to amend the citation?

Answer 19

Records Unit Citation Accountability Team

Question 20

According to the Traffic Function order,

Any officer who transfers out of the Patrol and/or Patrol Support Divisions shall return their issued radar or laser units to the Specialized Traffic Enforcement Unit within how many days of the transfer date?

Answer 20

30 calendar days

Question 21

According to the Traffic Function order,

How often shall a radar device be serviced and calibrated by a JSO-designated qualified service technician?

Answer 21

Every six months

Question 22

According to the Traffic Function order,

Officers shall maintain written records of all radar maintenance and radar calibration actions. These records are submitted to the Lieutenant of whichever Traffic Enforcement Unit they are assigned, East or West, and are maintained for how many days past those device’s working?

Answer 22

90 days

Question 23

According to the Traffic Function order,

How many violations can be selected on each parking citation?

Answer 23

One

Question 24

According to the Traffic Function order,

Officers are prohibited from issuing more than how many parking citations to a violator unless the violator is being physically arrested?

Answer 24

Three parking citations

Question 25

According to the Traffic Function order, What color copy of parking citations are officers required to submit to their supervisors before the end of their shifts?

Answer 25

White copies

Question 26

According to the Traffic Function order, Officers shall retain what color copy of parking citations?

Answer 26

Pink copies

Question 27

According to the Traffic Function order, Supervisor shall review parking citations for accuracy and upon approval, legibly placed their ID number and initials in the left-hand margin and forward them to the Records Unit Citation Accountability Team within how many hours?

Answer 27

24 hours

Question 28

According to the Traffic Function order, Officers shall only use what type of citations to cite a handicap parking violation, specifically MO 804?

Answer 28

COJ parking citations

Question 29

According to the Traffic Function order, The law-enforcement agency may dismiss the citation if the person provides the law-enforcement agency proof of insurance that was valid at the time of the crash, within how many hours?

Answer 29

24 hours

Question 30

According to the Traffic Function order, Officers called to the scene of a traffic crash shall complete a SmartCop Traffic Crash Report with a _______.

Answer 30

diagram

Question 31

According to the Traffic Function order, Officers shall ensure that every driver, pedal cyclist, or pedestrian has a completed Driver Exchange of Information Form in crashes that have how many involved vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians or motorcycles?

Answer 31

Three or fewer

Question 32

According to the Traffic Function order, A case information card with the CCR number must be provided and explained to all drivers, pedal cyclists, and pedestrians, if a crash has more than how many vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, or motorcycles?

Answer 32

four or more

Question 33

According to the Traffic Function order, The investigating officer must use the Driver Exchange of Information Form in every crash with fewer than how many vehicles, pedestrians, or motorcycles?

Answer 33

three or fewer

Question 34

According to the Traffic Function order, The investigating officer shall record the number of hours and minutes that he spent investigating this case in the narrative of what kind of cases?

Answer 34

hit-and-run cases

Question 35

According to the Traffic Function order, Who shall be responsible for the protection of the crash scene, and maintaining a perimeter around the scene?

Answer 35

supervisor

Question 36

According to the Traffic Function order, When a JSO vehicle is involved in a traffic crash which results in death or a life-threatening injury, promptly summon to the scene the following: 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________

Answer 36

supervisor Crime Scene Unit detective Traffic Homicide Unit detective

Question 37

According to the Traffic Function order, In cases of fatalities, the Medical Examiner (ME) and wreckers shall only be requested at the direction of who?

Answer 37

Traffic Homicide Unit detective

Question 38

According to the Traffic Function order, The issuance of traffic citations at the scene of a life-threatening injury or fatality is the responsibility of who?

Answer 38

Traffic Homicide Unit detective

Question 39

According to the Traffic Function order, If a JSO involved crash resulted in any injury that necessitated transportation to a hospital, who shall be requested via NCIC?

Answer 39

COJ Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor

Question 40

According to the Traffic Function order, What seven conditions make a crash ineligible for a driver's self-report?

Answer 40

Injuries or fatalities An occupied vehicle impacted by a hit-and-run vehicle any vehicle towed from the scene Involves an intoxicated driver Any commercial vehicle involved Any crash where apparent damage is at least $500 or greater; and The driver involved in the crash does not accept the self-report option.

Question 41

According to the Traffic Function order, A UTC shall not be issued when what is provided to the driver’s?

Answer 41

Duval County's Driver Self Report of a Traffic Crash

Question 42

According to the Traffic Function order, Officers shall remind drivers that the online self-report must be submitted or mailed within how many days?

Answer 42

10 days

Question 43

According to the Traffic Function order, If a train collides with a motor vehicle and the motor vehicle is being operated on a roadway at the time of the collision, what shall be completed?

Answer 43

Traffic Crash Report

Question 44

According to the Traffic Function order, If a train collides with a bicyclist or pedestrian resulting in injury or death, what shall be completed?

Answer 44

incident report

Question 45

According to the Traffic Function order, Whenever a police vehicle is used to offer protection and visibility, what shall be in operation?

Answer 45

emergency lights

Question 46

According to the Traffic Function order, When a patrol officer is called to the scene of a fire and traffic control is needed, who shall be notified?

Answer 46

supervisor

Question 47

According to the Traffic Function order, Who is responsible for making an initial decision concerning the necessity of creating a restricted area by use of some type of temporary barricade?

Answer 47

the first officer on the scene or assigned officer

Question 48

According to the Traffic Function order, Who shall make a decision concerning the duration or necessity to continue the barricade?

Answer 48

a supervisor or lieutenant

Question 49

According to the Traffic Function order, Who shall have the final authority as to whether a person can enter a restricted area?

Answer 49

watch lieutenant or his designee