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Highway is often confused with Freeway which is defined as a "divided arterial highway for through traffic with full control of access and with all cross roads separated in grade from pavements for through traffic - Correct Answers ✅(257.18a) Roadway is that portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel - Correct Answers ✅(257.55) not defined in either the MVC or UTC but generally used to mean the roadway and shoulders - Correct Answers ✅Road Sidewalk is portion of the street between the curb lines or the lateral lines of the roadway and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians - Correct Answers ✅(257.60) Traffic is pedestrians , ridden or herded animals, vehicles, street cars either singly or together while using a highway for purposes of travel - Correct Answers ✅(257.69) Pedestrian is any person afoot - Correct Answers ✅(257.39)
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Vehicle is every device in,upon,or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices exclusively moved by human power or upon stationary rails - Correct Answers ✅(257.79) more than 1 year in the state prison - Correct Answers ✅Felony less than 1 year - Correct Answers ✅Misdemeanor
- Sheriff or Sheriff Deputy
- Village or township marshal
- Officer of any city, village or township
- Officer of the Michigan State Police
- Any peace officer trained and certified by MCOLES. While not defined peace officer generally includes certified officers of other government agencies and authorities - Correct Answers ✅Full enforcement by police officer (257.42)
- Weigh master
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- Motor Carriers
- Municipal parking enforcement
- Volunteers trained pursuant to 257.675d - Correct Answers ✅Partial enforcement authority A peace officer of any county, city, village or township of this state may exercise authority and powers outside his own county, city, village or township when he is enforcing this act on a street or highway which is on the boundary of the county, city, village or township the same as if he were in his own county, city village or township (257.726a) - Correct Answers ✅Enforcement on Boundary Streets
- Violation witnesses by police officer
- Investigation by police officer of a traffic crash with reasonable cause
- Investigation by police officer of a citizens complaint with approval by prosecutor - Correct Answers ✅Issuance of a Civil Infraction (257.742)
- Did a violation take place?
- Identifying the driver of the vehicle, drivers license, passport or other forms of id.
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- Description of the vehicle involved, color year, make, body style license plate. - Correct Answers ✅Elements of a traffic Violation
- Intent
- Mistake
- Ignorance of the law
- Contributory negligence ( Passing on double yellow to get by slow driver) - Correct Answers ✅Non Valid Defenses to traffic violations means on it's face, and there are two main prima facie zones.
- Residential / Business - Speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted.
- Rural - Speed limit is 55 mph, unless otherwise posted. - Correct Answers ✅Prima Facie A person driving a vehicle on a roadway shall drive at a careful and prudent speed, not greater than nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface, and width of the roadway and of any other condition then existing. A person shall not drive a vehicle upon a roadway at a speed greater than that which will permit a stop within the assured, clear distance ahead. - Correct Answers ✅Basic speed law - MCL 257.627 (1)
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- You are going to an address WITHIN the road closed area...work, home, business, etc. (this does not mean just on the other side of the road closed area, it must be within or you need to drive around it)
- You are an employee of the road construction crew and are currently working on that road - Correct Answers ✅There are only two reasons someone may need to enter into a road closed area: A current copy of proof of insurance and registration (no longer needing to be signed) Insurance is in LEIN and reported on the 1st & 15 of each month by the insurance company if not presented is a civil infraction - Correct Answers ✅Proper paperwork NO degree of window tint is legal on the windshield or driver / passenger side windows more than 4 inches down from the top. - Correct Answers ✅Window Tint Not only do seat belts have to be worn, but they have to be worn properly. The seat belt may NOT be worn with the shoulder strap tucked under your arm or behind your back. The citation is the same for improperly wearing
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your seat belt as it is for not wearing your belt at all. (257.710e) - Correct Answers ✅Seat Belts It is not safe and not legal to pass a car on the right unless there is a designated lane for it. - Correct Answers ✅Passing on the right It is not safe and not legal to follow the vehicle in front of you at a distance which would not afford you plenty of time to stop in case they emergency brake. You can be cited for following too close! - Correct Answers ✅Following too close This means ALL driveways where you are entering a public roadway, whether residential or business. - Correct Answers ✅You are required to stop before exiting a private drive. It is LEGAL to turn left on a red signal onto a roadway with traffic traveling in only one direction (one way road or divided roadway, like at a Michigan turn around) unless otherwise posted (no turn or no turn on red signs) - Correct Answers ✅Left turn at reds
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- DWLS (driving while license suspended)
- OWI (operating while Intoxicated)
- OWID (operating under influence of drugs)
- Suspension's (FCJ,FAC, Revoked, Denied)
- Reckless Driving vs. Careless Driving
- Manslaughter - Correct Answers ✅Violations 257.682b Permitting person under 18 to ride in open bed of pickup truck prohibited; exceptions; civil infraction. - Correct Answers ✅Open bed Pickup 257.611 Traffic control devices; obedience required; exception; avoiding obedience by driving on public or private property; violation as civil infraction - Correct Answers ✅Traffic Control 257.612 Traffic control signals; location; red arrow and yellow arrow indications; colors; traffic control signal at place other than intersection; stopping at sign, marking, or signal; violation of subsection (1) or (2) as civil infraction; approaching person using wheelchair or device to aid walking; violation of subsection (4) as misdemeanor; location of sign prohibiting turn
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on red signal; additional sign; location of temporary traffic control signal - Correct Answers ✅Red Light 257.626b Careless or negligent operation of vehicle as civil infraction. - Correct Answers ✅Careless 257.626 Reckless driving on highway, frozen public lake, or parking place; violation as misdemeanor; penalty - Correct Answers ✅Reckless 257.255 Valid registration plate required; exceptions; violation of subsection (1) as civil infraction or misdemeanor; penalty; nonpayment of apportioned fee under international registration plan as misdemeanor; penalty; impoundment; towing and storage costs; care of load in vehicle; impounded vehicle subject to lien; hearing; certification of unpaid judgment; foreclosure sale. - Correct Answers ✅Expired Registration 257.301 Valid operator's or chauffeur's license required; group designation and indorsements; surrender of other valid licenses; notice; number of licenses permitted; certifying nonpossession of valid license - Correct Answers ✅Expired License
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257.676b Interference with normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic prohibited; exception; violation as civil infraction. - Correct Answers ✅Impeding Traffic 257.649 Right-of-way; rules; violation as civil infraction - Correct Answers ✅Failed To Yield 257.636 Overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in same direction; limitations, exceptions, and special rules; violation as civil infraction. - Correct Answers ✅Lane Use 257.256 Unlawful lending or use of certificate of title, registration certificate, registration plate, special plate, or permit; unlawful carrying or display of registration certificate or plate; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; unlawful display of registration plate on commercial vehicle. - Correct Answers ✅Improper Plates 257.602b Reading, typing, or sending text message on wireless 2-way communication device prohibited; use of hand-held mobile telephone
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prohibited; exceptions; "use a hand-held mobile telephone" defined; violation as civil infraction; fine; local ordinances superseded - Correct Answers ✅Texting 257.215 Vehicle unregistered or without certificate of title; operation; misdemeanor, exception. - Correct Answers ✅Unregistered 257.310e.amended Graduated licensing - Correct Answers ✅GDL Violations 257.904.amended Operating vehicle if license, registration certificate, or designation suspended, revoked, or denied; penalty; extending period of suspension or revocation; informing court of record and status; applicability - Correct Answers ✅DWLS 257.625 Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated; "operating while intoxicated" defined; operating motor vehicle when visibly impaired; penalties for causing death or serious impairment of a body function; operation of motor vehicle by person less than 21 years of age; requirements; controlled substance; costs; enhanced sentence; guilty plea or nolo contendere; establishment of prior conviction; special verdict; public record; burden of proving religious service or ceremony; ignition interlock
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device; definitions; prior conviction; violations arising out of same transaction. - Correct Answers ✅OUIL -The driver who committed violation -The Vehicle Involved -What violation was committed - Correct Answers ✅Elements of the a Traffic Violation
- Intent (civil infraction) -Ignorance : Didn't know it was a law -Intoxication -Mistake (most are mistakes) -contributory negligence -Knowledge - Correct Answers ✅Non Elements of the violation Normal flow of traffic Clear View of violations Access to violator
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Low visibility of patrol vehicle - Correct Answers ✅poistion patrol Vehicle to provide Fixed Objects, speed to other vehicles, Engine Sound - Correct Answers ✅Estimating a speed of vehicle Radar Device, Laser Device, Pacing - Correct Answers ✅Devices used to Obtain Speed true - Correct Answers ✅Positioning of the patrol car is critical for your safety as well as for the person stopped.
- Medical Reasons
- Horrible driver
- Age - Correct Answers ✅Request for Driver Evaluation (OC-88) To divert traffic and/or pedestrians away from or safely through a possibly hazardous situation.
- Traffic accident or fire scene
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- Event/crowd control: parade, fair, beach, Coast Guard.
- Traffic Control device failure
- Road Blocks - will generally only involve law enforcement personnel
- Evacuation due to weather or other hazards
- Construction Zones: Temporary
- Just plain routine intersection control: Usually only in big cities New York, Chicago ect.. - Correct Answers ✅Purpose Traffic & Control "A traffic incident in an emergency road user occurrence, a natural disaster or other unplanned event that effects or impedes the normal flow of traffic"
- Correct Answers ✅What is a "Traffic Incident" Crashes, Stalled Vehicles, Felony Arrests, "ANYTHING" that impedes the normal flow of traffic. - Correct Answers ✅Examples of Traffic Incidents •Safety!! •Responders •Motorists
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•Pedestrians - Correct Answers ✅What is the primary purpose of Emergency Traffic Control:
- Have a PLAN
- Decide who will lead the direction and who will follow that lead
- Use of Signal & Gestures
- Think SAFETY
- People are watching you! - Correct Answers ✅General Rules for Traffic Control -Positions patrol vehicle in a safe location to protect the motorist, the officer and disabled vehicle -Determines the source of the vehicle operational malfunction by questioning the driver and inspecting the vehicle -Assisting motorist using proper agency procedures -Direct traffic around the stranded vehicle, etc - Correct Answers ✅Assisting Stranded Motorist
- Enter vehicle information (plate to find registered owner)
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- Direct traffic around vehicle until moved
- Remove vehicle obstructing traffic by determining why the vehicle will not move and providing the appropriate type of assistance - Correct Answers ✅Removing Unattended vehicle obstructing traffic -considering degree of congestion, vehicle traffic -Determine the seriousness of the incident, length of time required and detour routes - Correct Answers ✅Determine proper method for directing traffic -Obstacles , shoulders, side streets and traffic volume - Correct Answers ✅Determine alternate routes
- Stand in a safe and highly visible area
- Observing traffic from all directions
- Communicates with other officers
- Determines if flares or cones are needed and the amount needed
- Using your flashlight and cones to it
- Understanding hand signals to direct traffic
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- Directing pedestrians safely - Correct Answers ✅Traffic Direction and Control Immediate approach of authorized emergency vehicle; duty of driver of another vehicle; duty of streetcar operator; violation as civil infraction - Correct Answers ✅257. Stationary emergency vehicle giving visual signal; duty of approaching vehicle to exhibit due care and caution; violation; penalty - Correct Answers ✅257.653a Prohibited conduct; void or canceled licens - Correct Answers ✅257.324.amended Transportation or possession of alcoholic liquor in container open or uncapped or upon which seal broken; violation as misdemeanor; exception; definitions - Correct Answers ✅257.624a Compliance with order or direction of police officer. - Correct Answers ✅257.
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Failure to stop at signal of police or conservation officer; penalty; subsection (1) inapplicable unless officer in uniform and vehicle identified; violation of subsection (1) as felony; conviction for conduct arising out of same transaction; "serious injury" defined. - Correct Answers ✅257.602a Motorcycle indorsement; issuance, suspension, revocation, cancellation, or renewal; special restricted license to operate moped; requirements; expiration; duration; fees - Correct Answers ✅257.312a Operation of bicycle upon highway or street; riding close to right-hand curb or edge of roadway; exceptions - Correct Answers ✅257.660a 257.660b Operation of bicycle upon highway or street; riding more than 2 abreast - Correct Answers ✅257.660b Operation of bicycle upon sidewalk or pedestrian crosswalk - Correct Answers ✅257.660c Parking bicycle on sidewalk, highway, or street - Correct Answers ✅257.660d
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Carrying package, bundle, or article on bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, moped, or motorcycle - Correct Answers ✅257. Rights and duties of persons riding bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, or moped or operating low-speed vehicle. - Correct Answers ✅257. Bicycles or electric personal assistive mobility device; equipment; violation as civil infraction. - Correct Answers ✅257. Inspects the license by visually verifying the license is valid, not expired, restrictions, information not altered on it - Correct Answers ✅Conduct a License check for an operator of Motor Vehicle Whether suspended or revoked, Whether there are Restrictions, Check for wants and warrants Check repeated offender status\ Is the license appropriate for vehicle - Correct Answers ✅Request a LEIN check to verify current status of the license
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the proper endorsements ..motorcycle , semi driver, school bus driver, operator, chauffeur's - Correct Answers ✅check for valid or not? - Correct Answers ✅Determine the Status of the license The insurance not expired The description of the vehicle matches the vehicle The VIN on the insurance certificate matches the vehicles VIN - Correct Answers ✅Determine the status of Auto Insurance Is it valid, no alterations, all required information. - Correct Answers ✅Determining if the insurance is legitimate (500.3101) Determine if the registration corresponds to the vehicle by comparing information on the registration to the vehicle - Vehicle license plate, year, make,model and VIN - Correct Answers ✅Check vehicle for proper registration Verify registration via Secretary of State for instate and out of state records
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Identify Driver and Vehicle Licensing Violations comparing the facts of alleged offense with requirements of the law - Correct Answers ✅License plate tags (remember small tab) true - Correct Answers ✅Recording the violation on your daily, this is very important even with verbal warning being issued
- Collects information necessary to complete the traffic citation from documents (operator license,registration,vehicle code)
- Explains the legal procedures to traffic violator
- describes options for handling citation (appear in court, mail fine, correct equipment violations, pay online)
- describe distinctions between civil and misdemeanors violation
- Accepts bond from out of state driver if cited - Correct Answers ✅Complete a Uniform Law Citation
- Recording bond receipt
- Identifying location ,weather conditions, witnesses etc. - Correct Answers ✅Records circumstances regarding traffic citations for purpose of court presentation which include
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- OWI
- Fleeing and Eluding
- Negligent Homicide
- No operators license (never applied, suspended, revoked)
- Other traffic Felonies, Misd - Correct Answers ✅Make a custodial Traffic Arrest when Appropriate
- Officers keep this kind of activity in check. No one likes to get a ticket, but if a ticket deters us from doing things that put the community's safety at risk.
- The main reason officers conduct traffic stops is to enforce the law and to encourage voluntary compliance with these laws. The goal is to reduce injuries and deaths on our roadways - Correct Answers ✅Why Officers Conduct Traffic Stops
- Traffic stops are one of the most dangerous things that a law enforcement officer does.
- Many officers are killed each year and thousands more are injured in traffic related incidences.
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- There is no such thing as a "routine traffic stop." Officers find uninsured drivers, drivers with suspended licenses, impaired drivers, illegal firearms, drugs and fugitives. - Correct Answers ✅Traffic Stops Are Dangerous
- Report to work with a working portable radio
- Have communications with the deputy your with whether it be it your 1st time or your 100th time.
- Get to know the equipment in the cruiser: Radio, Patrol Rifle Release, Other Equipment
- Know your location when you're the second officer at ALL times - Correct Answers ✅Traffic Stops Sometimes, the method of approaching the car just depends on the police officer's instincts As you approach the driver, you keep looking, keep being aware - Correct Answers ✅Driver or passenger side approach? On July 24, 2017, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that a private driveway is a place "generally accessible to motor vehicles" for purposes of charging
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under MCL 257.625 or drunk driving - Correct Answers ✅P v. Rea ; Driveway is generally accessible to motor vehicles