What are the 7 steps of a traffic stop?
What are the 7 steps of a traffic stop?
Terms in this set (7)
- Greeting and identification of the agency.
- Statement of violation committed.
- Identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle.
- Statement of action to be taken.
- Take action stated.
- Explain what violator must do.
- Leave.
What is the 7 step violator contact?
7 Cards in this Set
| 1 | Greeting and identification of police agency |
|---|---|
| 2 | Statement of violation committed |
| 3 | Identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle |
| 4 | Statement of action to be taken |
| 5 | Take that action |
What should an officer do before he or she impounds a vehicle?
The officer needs to park behind and to the right of the violator when pulling him over. An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual movement. At night time, it is important to shine the spotlight where? Is it not important to keep the element of surprise on his side?
What are the three essential elements of a motor vehicle stop?
Reasonable Suspicion to Stop a Vehicle
- Probable Cause Standard. While probable cause may be used to support a traffic stop, it is not necessary.
- Reasonable Suspicion Standard.
- Purpose of Investigatory Stops.
- Protective Searches.
- Reasons for Traffic Stops.
Where does the officer recommend placing your hands on the steering wheel during a traffic stop?
You probably learned to keep your hands at the 10 and 2 o’clock positions on the steering wheel. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends drivers put their hands at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
Why do police touch your car on a traffic stop?
If something were to happen to the officer during the traffic stop, their interaction with the driver could be traced back to the fingerprints left on the vehicle. “One of those things is proving that that officer was with that car, so when officers approach a vehicle, they touch the rear of it.”
What should you do during a traffic stop?
Plan your patrol car positioning during the stop based upon location, traffic conditions, your safety needs, and your tactical plan. As the suspect vehicle is almost stopped unfasten your seatbelt and make sure it is clear of your duty gear. Make sure your hands are free of radio mics, pens, food, drinks, or whatever.
Why is a traffic stop always at risk?
Traffic stops are no exception. A traffic stop generally has two threat levels; you are either at risk or at high risk. A traffic stop is always an at-risk situation because you never know who is in the vehicle and what an occupant’s intentions are. You also don’t know what’s inside the vehicle and how it can be used against you.
What’s the angle of an angled traffic stop?
Angled – When performing the angled car stop position an officer pulls directly in behind the offender’s vehicle and then angles the patrol car approximately 30 degrees into the lane of travel. I’ve seen some officers cant their vehicles as much as 45 degrees.
How are police cars positioned during a traffic stop?
There are three basic methods of positioning our police cars during a vehicle stop, and in talking with officers from several different states it seems that these are fairly universal.