TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Communication and Radio Procedures

Question 1

What does the ten-code '10-8' indicate when used by a Traffic Enforcement Agent over the radio?

Accepted Answer

In service and available

Answer

10-8 is the standard ten-code meaning 'in service' or available for calls, signaling the officer is ready to receive assignments.

Question 2

When calling in a license plate for a vehicle records check, which piece of information should be provided FIRST?

Accepted Answer

License plate number

Answer

The license plate number is the primary unique identifier used to run a vehicle check through the DMV database.

Question 3

The standard method for spelling out a difficult or unclear word during a radio transmission is:

Accepted Answer

Use the NATO phonetic alphabet

Answer

The NATO phonetic alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc.) is the law enforcement standard for spelling words clearly over radio to avoid misunderstanding.

Question 4

What does '10-20' mean in standard radio ten-code communication?

Accepted Answer

Location of the officer or subject

Answer

10-20 is the standard ten-code requesting or providing a location, commonly heard as 'What's your 10-20?'

Question 5

A Traffic Enforcement Agent encounters a situation requiring immediate police assistance. Which radio priority level should they use?

Accepted Answer

Emergency

Answer

Emergency priority is reserved for situations involving immediate threat to life or officer safety and triggers the fastest possible response.

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

Traffic Enforcement Agent Test Practice Test

TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Communication and Radio Procedures