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The action taken by the police to compel obedience to traffic laws and ordinances regulating the use and movements of motor vehicles to deter unlawful behavior.

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Traffic Enforcement

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The part of enforcement involving the arrest, issuance of Traffic Citation Ticket or Inspection Report, Summons, or warning to any person using traffic ways.

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Traffic Enforcement

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The part of traffic enforcement performed by police and other agencies with police power, including the deterrent effect of uniformed officers and special equipment.

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Police Traffic Law Enforcement

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The part of traffic law enforcement carried out by the courts through adjudication and penalization.

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Court Traffic Law Enforcement

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The traffic enforcement process that involves looking for defects in the behavior of motorists, pedestrians, vehicles, equipment, and roadway conditions.

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Detection

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The traffic enforcement step where the police take immediate action to prevent continued and future violations.

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Apprehension

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The court function where police prepare and introduce evidence and work closely with prosecution officers.

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Prosecution

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The court function where police act as witnesses or provide additional evidence to help determine guilt or innocence.

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Adjudication

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The step where the court imposes penalties, influenced by previous conviction records provided by the police.

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Penalization

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The goal of traffic law enforcement aimed at reducing accidents and saving lives.

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To increase the safety level

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The goal of traffic law enforcement focused on minimizing delays and improving flow on the road.

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To increase traffic efficiency

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A conflict where trying to improve safety can slow down traffic flow.

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Attempt to maximize safety sometimes reduces efficiency

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A conflict where trying to make traffic flow faster can reduce safety.

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Maximization of efficiency sometimes detracts from safety

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The ideal component of any traffic enforcement program that includes a clearly defined purpose and methods to achieve it.

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Clear, concise, and detailed statement of objectives

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Traffic law enforcement activity that includes patrols, supervising traffic, investigating accidents, and removing hazards.

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Preventive Activities

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Traffic law enforcement activity that involves giving warnings or using visible patrols to influence behavior.

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Persuasive Activities

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Traffic law enforcement activity that involves legal actions typically handled by the police, courts, or traffic authorities.

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Punitive Activities

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The component of traffic enforcement that includes laws, police, courts, and penalties to ensure road users follow rules.

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Enforcement System

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This group includes pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and passengers, whose behavior is influenced by knowledge, skills, and personal traits.

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Road Users

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The system consisting of roads, vehicles, and behavior patterns that can lead to congestion and accidents.

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Traffic System

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The part of police traffic enforcement that includes arrest, citation, or warning of a person believed to have violated traffic laws or regulations.

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Police Traffic Enforcement Action

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An enforcement action involving taking a person into custody to answer for a law violation before the court.

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Traffic Arrest

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This enforcement action is made when the offense is serious, there’s a need to prevent further violations, or there’s doubt the violator will appear in court.

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Traffic Arrest

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A ticket issued to an erring driver in exchange for their driver’s license, serving as a temporary license during the specified period.

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Traffic Citation

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A type of traffic citation ticket used by the LTO and deputized officers, valid as a temporary driver’s license nationwide for 72 hours.
Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP)
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A type of traffic citation used in Metro Manila by the MMDA and LGUs, valid as a temporary license for 72 hours within the issuing agency’s jurisdiction.
Unified Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR)
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A traffic citation used by LGUs outside Metro Manila, valid as a temporary driver’s license for five (5) days within the jurisdiction of the issuing agency.
Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR)
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A traffic law enforcer may confiscate a driver’s license for any violation under RA 4136 or local ordinances, and must instruct the driver to report to the redemption center within what minimum time?
Not less than 24 hours
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An enforcement action that does not result in court penalty and aims only to caution the violator.
Traffic Warning
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A type of traffic warning where the enforcer uses gestures or signals to indicate awareness of a minor violation.
Visual Warning
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A type of traffic warning where the enforcer informs the violator of the infraction and educates them on the associated hazard.
Verbal Warning
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A type of traffic warning that combines a verbal warning with a citation-like form, having no immediate penalty but a stronger deterrent effect.
Written Warning
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The part of police traffic supervision involving driving or walking in an area to enforce traffic laws and provide public service.
Traffic Patrol
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This traffic patrol objective aims to discourage violations and unsafe driving behaviors.
Deterrent to violation and dangerous driving
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This traffic patrol objective involves stopping those who break traffic laws.
Detecting and apprehending violators
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This traffic patrol objective involves noting and reporting how traffic is flowing.
Observing and reporting traffic condition
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This traffic patrol objective involves noting and reporting the state of the roads.
Observing and reporting road condition
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This traffic patrol objective involves assisting the public with traffic-related needs.
Providing certain services to the public
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This traffic patrol objective involves addressing accidents and other urgent situations to maintain smooth traffic flow.
Handling emergencies as they arise and keeping traffic flowing smoothly
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A type of traffic patrol involving movement or stationary observation along a specific road segment between two points.
Line Patrol
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A type of traffic patrol that covers a wider area or beat, including multiple streets or sections of a highway.
Area Patrol
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A type of traffic observation conducted at a selected location known for accidents or traffic issues to detect or deter violations.
Stationary Traffic Observation
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A stationary traffic observation where the enforcer remains fully visible to attract the attention of road users.
Conspicuous Traffic Observation
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A stationary traffic observation where the observer is visible but placed in a location that requires effort from road users to notice.
Visible Traffic Observation
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A stationary traffic observation where the enforcer is hidden from the view of drivers using normal observation.
Concealed Traffic Observation
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This procedure must be done with regard for the safety of the officer, the violator, other drivers, and pedestrians.
Stopping and Approaching Violators
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The correct approach to a vehicle during a traffic stop is from this side and direction.
On the left side from the rear
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During a traffic stop, you should avoid doing this action when asking for the driver's license or ID.
Extending your hand inside the motor vehicle
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When asking for a license or ID during a stop, you should consider this part of your body for safety.
Your strong arm
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The control of road user movements according to proportionate time using signals or hand gestures.
Traffic Direction and Control
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The position with the greatest visibility and control for directing traffic, but also the most dangerous.
Standing in the center of the intersection
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The safer position for directing pedestrian traffic during traffic control.
Standing on the corner
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The hand gesture to stop traffic involves this signal.
An upraised palm with eye contact toward the first driver
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To begin traffic flow, the officer points at the first driver, then does this motion.
Upturns the palm, bends the elbow, and draws the palm in a come-forward motion past the head
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What does one (1) whistle blast mean in traffic control?
Stop
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What do two (2) whistle blasts mean in traffic control?
Go
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What is the use of repeated short whistle blasts in traffic control?
To attract attention when individuals are not responding
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When hand gestures or whistles fail, what method may an officer use to direct traffic?
Verbal cues
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What is the first action upon arriving at a traffic congestion (gridlock) area?
Report the traffic situation to the nearest police station
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If traffic congestion is caused by an accident, what must be done? (Name at least one)
Inform the police station, call for traffic investigator or ambulance, act as first responder, and remove the vehicles involved
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If traffic congestion is caused by mechanical trouble, what is the first step?
Assist the motorist in moving the vehicle or contact a towing service
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After clearing a mechanical obstruction, what should the enforcer do at the traffic post?
Conduct a systematic traffic flow and observe for improvements
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Where should a traffic law enforcer stand for better control and visibility?
In the middle of the intersection

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