Chapter Twelve Traffic Investigation Traffic Laws Most crimes

Chapter Twelve Traffic Investigation

Traffic Laws • Most crimes require that intent be proved. This is not true in the case of most traffic laws

Five Traffic Laws that can be Enforced on Private Property • D. U. I. • Reckless Driving • Leaving the Scene of an Accident • Negligent Homicide • Automobile Homicide

• An officer must be called to investigate all accidents where total damage exceeds $1000. 00 or involves injuries.

• Most traffic violations are classified as Class C misdemeanors.

• Intentionally running over someone with a car is not a traffic violation • It is assault

• If involved in an accident, the driver must produce: – Driver’s license – Registration – Proof of insurance

Reckless Driving • Willful or wanton disregard for life or property

Exhibition Driving • A driver does not have to exceed the speed limit in order to receive a citation for exhibition driving.

Exhibition Driving • Speed contests can result in a citation for Exhibition Driving.

Turn signals must be on for at least 2 seconds before turning

Exhibition Driving

At an open intersection, which cars has the right of way if the two arrive at the same time? • The car on your right.

Bicyclists have to stop for red lights

A car must be parked 30 feet from traffic control devices

An exhaust system must not allow excessive noise or smoke

Most cars and trucks must display both a front and a rear license plate

A motor cycle must display a license plate on the rear of the vehicle.

The three “E”’s of highway safety • Engineering • Education • Enforcement

Skid marks • Caused by friction between the road and a locked tire.

Upon arrival at the accident scene, an officer should look for: • Witnesses • Debris • Skid marks

What does a traffic diagram show • Final resting position of vehicles

What is Evasive action? • Any action other than braking. Changing direction or speed to avoid impact.

A person can be charged for D. U. I. if the blood alcohol content is at or above:

Blood alcohol chart

Measurements taken at an accident scene can be utilized by either: • Triangulation • Fixed object / baseline method

Things that an officer should plan for when making a traffic stop. • • Time of day Street lighting Traffic Officer safety

Time of day and street lighting

Traffic

Officer Safety

Officer Safety

Measurement of skidmarks will provide minimum speed.