100.4, RADAR/LIDAR

Question 1

True or False: the use of photo radar for speed enforcement purposes is prohibited.

Answer 1

True

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Question 2

_____________ is the Office of Primary Interest for RADAR and LIDAR policy.

Answer 2

Research and Planning Section

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Question 3

Section 40802 VC identifies speed zones where up-to-date ___________ are required for RADAR/LIDAR enforcement.

Answer 3

Engineering and traffic surveys

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Question 4

Engineering and traffic surveys are required for most prima facie speed limits, unless the roadway meets the definition of a ___________.

Answer 4

Local street or road

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Question 5

Engineering and traffic surveys are valid for RADAR/LIDAR speed enforcement for ________ year(s).

Answer 5

Five years

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Question 6

Recertification is required for each RADAR/LIDAR unit after ________ months.

Answer 6

30 months

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Question 7

Speedometers for all enforcement vehicles used for RADAR/LIDAR enforcement shall be calibrated every _______ days or _______ miles, whichever comes first.

Answer 7

90 days; 30,000 miles

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Question 8

To minimize microwave exposure, all RADAR operators _________ (should/shall) turn off the radar transmission when not in use.

Answer 8

Shall

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Question 9

All RADAR operators shall avoid allowing persons to remain within _______ of the front of any transmitting RADAR antenna.

Answer 9

Two feet

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Question 10

Areas shall not change or modify RADAR mounting brackets without concurrence from ___________.

Answer 10

Fleet Operations Section

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Question 11

RADAR/LIDAR coordinators are required to perform inspections to ensure equipment is working properly on a(n) ________ basis.

Answer 11

Quarterly

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Question 12

Lost or stolen RADAR/LIDAR devices are required to be entered into __________.

Answer 12

CLETS Automated Property System (APS)

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Question 13

The CHP 99, RADAR/LIDAR Speed and Distance Estimation shall be retained for _______ year(s).

Answer 13

One year

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Question 14

The CHP 99, RADAR Calibration Log shall be retained for ________ year(s).

Answer 14

Three years

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Question 15

The CHP 99J, LIDAR Calibration Log shall be retained for ________ year(s).

Answer 15

Three years

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Question 16

The CHP 99D, RADAR/LIDAR Report shall be retained for ________ year(s).

Answer 16

Life of unit plus one year

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Question 17

All radar operators shall attend _______ hours of Academy-supervised radar training.

Answer 17

24 hours

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Question 18

Within _______ days of successful completion of the classroom training phase, officers shall complete _____ hours of practical field training with radar.

Answer 18

90 days; 30 hours

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Question 19

During the practical field training, officers must complete _______ moving and stationary speed and distance estimations.

Answer 19

100 (50 of each type)

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Question 20

During the field training phase, officers _________ (should/shall) not take enforcement action for speed violations based on radar readings.

Answer 20

Shall not

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Question 21

During the field training phase, officers _________ (should/shall) not inform violators that radar was used during the course of an enforcement stop.

Answer 21

Shall not

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Question 22

If circumstances arise that preclude an officer from completing Phase 2 RADAR training within _____ days, the Area shall forward a memorandum through channels to Assistant Commissioner, Field.

Answer 22

90 days

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Question 23

Within ______ days of completing both training phases, the Area RADAR/LIDAR coordinator shall test the speed and distance capabilities of each officer.

Answer 23

30 days

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Question 24

Speed estimation testing shall consist of ____ stationary speed estimations within _____ miles per hour.

Answer 24

5; 5

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Question 25

Distance estimation testing shall consist of ______ reasonably accurate distance estimates.

Answer 25

10

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Question 26

Officers are required to score ______ percent correct or better during the speed and distance estimations in order to be considered certified.

Answer 26

80%

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Question 27

How often are RADAR/LIDAR-certified officers required to be re-certified?

Answer 27

Every calendar year

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Question 28

All LIDAR operators are required to complete _______ hours of Academy-supervised LIDAR training.

Answer 28

8 hours

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Question 29

During accuracy checks of RADAR equipment, optimal position of the tuning fork is approximately ________ inches in front of the antenna aperture.

Answer 29

1 1/2 to 2 inches

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Question 30

Calibration checks should produce a displayed speed within ______ MPH of the rated tuning fork speed.

Answer 30

One MPH

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Question 31

_____________ refers to the sequence of steps performed by the officer prior to issuing a RADAR/LIDAR citation.

Answer 31

Tracking history

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