Code 3 Driving (3.200 - Excluding Pursuit Driving)

Question 1

What is code 3 driving

Answer 1

A police tactic used in responding to an emergency.

Question 2

Code 1

Answer 2

Normal response - MUST obey all traffic laws and rules.

Question 3

Code 2

Answer 3

Non-emergency - lights ONLY MAY be used:

1. To stop violators (consideration SHALL be given for immediate activation of emergency lights).
2. Upon arriving in the area where the USE of the siren MAY signal suspects.
3. To signal other motorists of traffic hazards when an officer is moving at a slow speed in traffic (eg, pushing a stalled vehicle, moving at slow speed as a crime prevention tool, or making unusual movement on the roadway). Officer MUST drive the SPEED LIMIT or BELOW.
4. When approved by a SGT or ABOVE during an authorized motorcade. NOTE: Officers responding to non-emergency calls WILL NOT use emergency lights and / or siren for the SOLE purpose of crossing intersections.

Question 4

Code 3

Answer 4

Emergency lights and siren, emergency response driving, WILL NOT exceed posted speed limit by more than 20 mph. In regard to pursuit driving, the 20 mph over posted speed limit maximum rule is removed.

Question 5

Officer MAY respond C3 when: (4)

Answer 5

1. Imminent danger to citizens and the officer’s arrival MIGHT save lives.
2. Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation.
3. Reliable information exists of a felony in progress.
4. Pursuits

Question 6

Field Supervisors WILL:

Answer 6

Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy and will cancel or direct code 3 responses, AS WARRANTED.