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Patrol Techniques & Traffic Enforcement Flashcards

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  1. An officer observes a vehicle with a broken tail light at 2 a.m. in a high-crime area. This observation:

    Answer: Constitutes a valid basis for a motor vehicle stop

    A defective equipment violation is a traffic infraction that independently justifies a motor vehicle stop under New Jersey law.

  2. The primary purpose of a 'RAP' (Routine Activity Patrol) log is to:

    Answer: Record officer activity, contacts, and observations during patrol for accountability and intelligence

    Activity logs document patrol contacts and observations, providing a record for supervisory review and contributing to intelligence about neighborhood conditions.

  3. When conducting a vehicle checkpoint in New Jersey, officers must follow guidelines established in:

    Answer: Illinois v. Lidster (2004) and State v. Kirk (1985)

    New Jersey checkpoint procedures are governed by federal standards from cases like Lidster and the state's own Kirk decision, which require neutral, non-discriminatory selection.

  4. If a driver refuses to exit a vehicle after a lawful traffic stop, an officer may:

    Answer: Order the driver out under Pennsylvania v. Mimms and use reasonable force if necessary

    Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1977) held that officers may order drivers out of vehicles as a routine safety measure following a lawful stop.

  5. The 'two-second rule' in traffic enforcement refers to:

    Answer: The legal minimum following distance between vehicles

    The two-second rule is the widely-taught minimum safe following distance between vehicles at highway speeds.

  6. A driver presents a commercial vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. The officer should verify the driver has a minimum of:

    Answer: Class B CDL

    A Class B CDL is required for single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more that are not towing a heavy trailer.

  7. When documenting a crash scene, an officer's diagram should always include:

    Answer: North arrow, scale or 'not to scale' notation, roadway features, and point of impact

    Standard crash diagrams require a north arrow, scale notation, road features, and the point of impact to be legally useful and reproducible.