TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Communication and Radio Procedures 2

Question 1

What does the radio code '10-4' mean?

Accepted Answer

Message received and acknowledged

Answer

10-4 is one of the most universally recognized radio codes, meaning 'message received and understood.'

Question 2

The ten-code '10-7' indicates that an officer is:

Accepted Answer

Out of service and unavailable

Answer

10-7 means 'out of service,' indicating the officer is not available for calls, such as during a meal break or end of shift.

Question 3

When a dispatcher provides a location address, the correct procedure for a Traffic Enforcement Agent is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge and repeat the address back to confirm accuracy

Answer

Repeating the address back to dispatch confirms accuracy and prevents errors caused by mishearing, background noise, or similar-sounding street names.

Question 4

What minimum information should a Traffic Enforcement Agent radio in when issuing a parking summons?

Accepted Answer

Location, plate number, vehicle description, and violation type

Answer

Complete documentation including location, plate, vehicle description, and violation ensures accurate record-keeping and supports any later dispute resolution.

Question 5

The signal '10-13' or 'Signal 13' in many police radio systems typically means:

Accepted Answer

Officer needs assistance

Answer

10-13 is widely used to signal that an officer needs immediate assistance, prompting a rapid response from nearby units.

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Communication and Radio Procedures 2