Broward Sheriff's Office: Red Light Camera Policy

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Who can issue commercial SunPasses to employees?

The Sheriff or his designee (correct)

The Human Resources Department

The agency's Finance Department

The Fleet Division

What is the purpose of commercial SunPasses?

For personal use on weekends

For commuting to and from work

For official business purposes (correct)

For family members of employees

Who is responsible for funding commercial SunPasses?

The employee's division (correct)

The Fleet Division

The agency's administration

The County Government

What form do employees need to fill out to request a commercial SunPass?

SunPass Authorization Request/Renewal Form (BSO A#182) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to SunPass transponders when they are assigned to a vehicle?

They are not to be removed or transferred Signup and view all the answers

Who installs SunPass decals on law enforcement and fire rescue vehicles?

Fleet Control Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the issuing authority does not agree to dismiss the violation pursuant to an internal administrative review?

The notice of violation will be forwarded to the vehicle's assigned command Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for performing due diligence to ascertain who was driving at the time of the violation?

The supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What happens to violations of policy?

They are handled in accordance with the employee complaint and disciplinary process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Post Uniform Traffic Citation (UTC) Issuance Affidavit?

To transfer responsibility from BSO to the employee Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of official business?

Commuting to and from work Signup and view all the answers

What type of SunPass account is for companies or businesses with corporate owned, leased or rented vehicles?

Commercial Signup and view all the answers

How do personnel exempt themselves from paying tolls?

By utilizing a department-issued non-revenue SunPass decal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Internal Affairs maintaining a record of all notice of violations and their respective outcomes?

To maintain a record of all violations and their outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which Florida Statutes chapter is related to vehicle operations?

Chapter 316 Signup and view all the answers

Who is exempt from Red Light Camera violations?

No one is exempt Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a BSO personnel driving a BSO-assigned vehicle is identified as violating Red Light Camera traffic laws?

The case is forwarded to Internal Affairs for review Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of BSO personnel who are found to be in violation of Red Light Cameras laws?

Paying any and all required fines Signup and view all the answers

What happens after a violation is dismissed?

The violation is forwarded to the vehicle's assigned command Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a supervisor in a Red Light Camera violation?

Identifying who was in the care, custody, and control of the assigned vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Internal Affairs in a Red Light Camera violation?

To request the dismissal of the violation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing supporting documentation in a Red Light Camera violation?

To determine whether the vehicle's operations were consistent with BSO policy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Red Light Camera/Toll Policy

Employees of the Broward Sheriff's Office are expected to obey all Florida laws and agency policies regarding vehicle operations.
Sworn Law Enforcement personnel and Fire Rescue and Emergency Services personnel are not exempt from red light camera violations, except when responding to an emergency call, in pursuit, or responding to a fire alarm.

Red Light Camera Violations

All BSO personnel driving a BSO-assigned vehicle, whether on or off duty, who violate red light camera traffic laws will have their case forwarded to Internal Affairs for review.
Employees may contest the violation with the issuing authority, and if not dismissed, will notify Internal Affairs and their command of the outcome.
Employees found to be in violation of Red Light Cameras laws while driving a BSO-assigned vehicle will be responsible for paying any and all required fines.
Internal Affairs will request that the issuing authority have the violation dismissed pursuant to an internal administrative review.

Toll-Way Procedures

Employees operating an agency-owned vehicle are exempt from toll payment when on official business, including commuting to and from work.
Official business includes approved vehicle usage outlined in the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual within the employee's functions.
Types of SunPass/Transponder Accounts: Non-Revenue, Commercial, and Personal.
To be exempt from paying tolls, personnel must utilize a department-issued non-revenue SunPass decal affixed to the vehicle's windshield.
Non-revenue SunPass decals will be installed by Fleet Control on all marked and unmarked law enforcement and fire rescue vehicles.
Commercial SunPasses may be issued to employees for specialized functions, and will be funded by the respective employee's division.

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This quiz covers the Broward Sheriff's Office policy on red light camera violations and toll policies for employees. It's based on Florida laws and statutes.