PG 202-24 MOTOR SCOOTER OPERATOR

Question 0

a. Three-wheel scooters may be operated on all tours at speeds not exceeding

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twenty (20) M.P.H.

Question 1

1. Operate scooter at a slow, safe

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rate of speed.

Question 2

2. Operate scooter with headlight on at

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all times.

Question 3

3. Report to command by telephone each

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hour or during emergencies as directed by commanding officer.

Question 4

4. Do not use scooter to pursue

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motor vehicles nor be assigned to expressways or parkways.

Question 5

5. Check road conditions of entire post and make

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ACTIVITY LOG (PD112-145) entry immediately after arrival on post.

Question 6

6. Request reassignment when original assignment is

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hazardous due to spillout from trucks, construction or other poor road surface conditions.

Question 7

7. Do not perform scooter duty when:

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a. Rain, snow, sleet, heavy fog, or any precipitation causes ground to become slippery.
(1) Three-wheel scooters may be used in moderate rain and fog.
b. Patches of snow or ice remain from previous storm.
c. High winds interfere with control of scooter.
d. Temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 0 degrees Celsius (except three-wheel scooter).

Question 8

8. Receive refresher training in motor scooter operation when member:

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a. Has been involved in scooter accident.
b. Has not operated a Department scooter within six (6) months period and is being considered for assignment to operate scooters.
c. Has performed scooter duty for one (1) year period without attending refresher course.

Question 9

9. Inspect scooter to ensure it is in serviceable condition and enter in ACTIVITY LOG findings,

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odometer reading and amount of gasoline in tank.

Question 10

10. Operate scooter only when

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assigned, properly licensed and designated as qualified Department Scooter Operator.

Question 11

11. Monitor portable

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radio.

Question 12

12. Wear dual-purpose disorder control/scooter helmet with

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face shield in place.

Question 13

a. Face shield is not required to be in place when operating

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three-wheel scooter

Question 14

13. Wear reflective belt or reflective traffic safety vest during hours

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of darkness.

Question 15

a. Siren and roof lights installed on three-wheel scooters will be operated when

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necessary.

Question 16

15. Use extreme caution when approaching

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intersection or making turns.

Question 17

16. Do not respond to radio runs unless specifically directed by

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radio dispatcher