OPOTA Patrol and Traffic 2

Question 1

Under ORC 4511.19, what is the legal BAC limit for operating a vehicle in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.10%

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0.05%

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0.12%

Question 2

What are the three Standardized Field Sobriety Tests recognized by NHTSA?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand

Answer

Touch nose, recite alphabet, count backwards

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Balance test, reaction time test, coordination test

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Blood draw, breathalyzer, urine test

Question 3

What is a 'pretextual stop' and is it legal in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

A traffic stop based on a valid violation where the officer's underlying motivation may be to investigate other activity--legal per Whren v. United States

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An illegal stop based on profiling

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A stop without legal basis

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A stop authorized only by detectives

Question 4

During a traffic stop, when may an officer order the driver and passengers to exit?

Accepted Answer

Officers may order the driver out (Pennsylvania v. Mimms) and passengers out (Maryland v. Wilson) during any lawful stop

Answer

Only if the driver is under arrest

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Only with a warrant

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Only if the vehicle is being searched

Question 5

What is the 'automobile exception' to the warrant requirement?

Accepted Answer

Officers may search a vehicle without a warrant if they have probable cause, due to the vehicle's mobility

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Cars are exempt from all search rules

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Officers can search any vehicle anytime

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Only applies to stolen vehicles

Question 6

What is an officer's duty regarding drug-impaired driving detection?

Accepted Answer

Officers must recognize drug impairment signs and may use DRE protocols or ARIDE

Answer

Ohio officers only test for alcohol

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Drug-impaired driving is not illegal

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Only narcotics officers can investigate