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

Ohio establishes 0.08% BAC as the per se legal limit.

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

The three NHTSA-validated SFSTs are HGN, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand.

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

Answer

A pretextual stop is legal as long as there is objective justification, regardless of the officer's subjective motivation.

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

The Supreme Court has ruled officers may order both drivers and passengers to exit during any lawful traffic stop.

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

Answer

The automobile exception allows warrantless vehicle searches when officers have probable cause.

(OPOTA) Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Practice Test

(OPOTA) Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Practice Test

OPOTA Patrol and Traffic 2