DCJS Patrol and Traffic Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer is investigating a traffic crash where there are no apparent injuries, but the total property damage appears to be approximately $2,000.
According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-373, what is the officer's reporting requirement?

Accepted Answer

The officer must complete and forward a written report to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 24 hours.

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The officer must have the drivers exchange information, but a formal police report is not required.

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The officer only needs to file a report if one of the drivers requests it for insurance purposes.

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The officer must file a report with their local agency, but it is not required to be sent to the DMV.

Question 2

According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-920, when a law enforcement officer is operating a vehicle under emergency conditions, such as a pursuit, which of the following actions is permitted?

Accepted Answer

Disregarding the speed limit, while having due regard for the safety of persons and property.

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Exceeding the speed limit without activating emergency lights or siren.

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Completely disregarding the safety of persons and property.

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Proceeding past a steady red signal without slowing down.

Question 3

An officer is directing traffic at a busy intersection where the traffic light is malfunctioning. According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-1309, what is the proper hand signal to stop moving traffic?

Accepted Answer

Stand with shoulders parallel to the moving traffic and raise arms forty-five degrees above the shoulder with palms towards the traffic.

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Extend an arm towards the traffic with the palm facing up and make a beckoning motion.

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Stand with shoulders perpendicular to the traffic and point at the lead vehicle.

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Face the traffic to be stopped and hold one hand up with the palm facing out.

Question 4

A law enforcement officer in Virginia initiates a vehicle pursuit. According to DCJS model policies and common Virginia agency standards, which of the following is a primary consideration for continuing or terminating the pursuit?

Accepted Answer

Whether the risk to the public and officers outweighs the need for immediate apprehension.

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The time of day and the shift supervisor's preference.

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The need to apprehend the suspect at all costs to prevent any escape.

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The officer's belief that they can successfully stop the vehicle within five minutes.

Question 5

An officer stops a truck on a highway where the general maximum speed limit is 55 mph for passenger cars. According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-870, what is the maximum speed limit for a 'truck, tractor truck, or combination of vehicles designed to transport property' on this type of highway?

Accepted Answer

45 mph

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55 mph

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50 mph

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60 mph

Question 6

During a routine patrol, an officer observes a vehicle disabled in a lane of travel on a busy highway, creating a traffic hazard. According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-888, what authority does the officer have regarding this vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The officer may order the removal of the vehicle at the owner's expense.

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The officer must wait for the owner to arrange for a private tow service.

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The officer can only move the vehicle if the driver gives explicit consent.

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The officer must leave the vehicle in place and direct traffic around it indefinitely.

An officer is investigating a traffic crash where there are no apparent injuries, but the total property damage appears to be approximately $2,000.According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-373, what is the officer's reporting requirement?

An officer is investigating a traffic crash where there are no apparent injuries, but the total property damage appears to be approximately $2,000.
According to the Code of Virginia § 46.2-373, what is the officer's reporting requirement?