OPOTA Unit 10 Questions And Answers
Describe the role of a police officer regarding traffic ANS Enforcement and investigation: traffic
law enforcement is important in reducing general crime, it is your duty and responsibility to take
appropriate enforcement action if you have probable cause to believe a violation of law exists.
Officers will investigate traffic collisions including hit skip and serious injury involving felony
charges, officers need to be aware that these investigations may turn into something more than just a
traffic violation
Primary reason for traffic enforcement ANS To reduce traffic collisions, their resulting injuries,
and to facilitate the safe and expedient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
ORC section that covers the definitions related to motor vehicle offenses ANS .01 section of each
chapter
ORC code for speeding offense ANS 4511.21
ORC for faulty exhaust system ANS 4513.22
ORC for equipment violations ANS 4513
ORC that covers license suspensions ANS 4510
ORC that covers motor vehicle crimes ANS 4549
List a police officer's priorities and protecting the scene of the crash ANS First priority is to
protect the crash victims in the first responders. Always wear your high visibility safety vest when
directing traffic or investigating crashes. Check for injuries: even if called to a non-injury crash, EMS
should always be requested to respond to the scene if an injury is reported or suspected. If responding
to a fatality, protect and cover up the victims. Any injured or deceased victim should be treated the
same way that you would treat your own family. Make sure to protect the crash scene from traffic,
place warning devices on approach to the scene as well as appropriate directional signs to give proper
warning to drivers.
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