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How should the year be entered in a report?
How should the year be entered in a report?
- In words
- In alphanumeric format
- In two characters
- In four characters (correct)
What is the purpose of using a reference line in the coordinate method of measurement?
What is the purpose of using a reference line in the coordinate method of measurement?
- To find the direction of north
- To provide a visible, permanent line from which to measure (correct)
- To locate the point of impact
- To measure the speed of the vehicles
What is the primary purpose of taking measurements at a crash scene?
What is the primary purpose of taking measurements at a crash scene?
- To determine fault
- To determine the speed of the vehicles
- To create a scale diagram (correct)
- To reconstruct the accident
What is the benefit of using the coordinate method of measurement?
What is the benefit of using the coordinate method of measurement?
How should the time of an accident be recorded?
How should the time of an accident be recorded?
What is meant by 'late death' in the context of a traffic crash?
What is meant by 'late death' in the context of a traffic crash?
Why should the point or area of impact not be used as a reference point in the coordinate method?
Why should the point or area of impact not be used as a reference point in the coordinate method?
What is required when reporting a late death?
What is required when reporting a late death?
How should lane numbers be assigned on a roadway with multiple lanes?
How should lane numbers be assigned on a roadway with multiple lanes?
What is the purpose of the triangulation method of measurement?
What is the purpose of the triangulation method of measurement?
Within what timeframe must a law enforcement officer forward a report of a vehicle accident to the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol?
Within what timeframe must a law enforcement officer forward a report of a vehicle accident to the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol?
What is the minimum amount of total property damage required for a law enforcement officer to file an accident report?
What is the minimum amount of total property damage required for a law enforcement officer to file an accident report?
What must be reported immediately to the Patrol Records Division via MULES?
What must be reported immediately to the Patrol Records Division via MULES?
Who approves alternative reporting times and formats for accident reports?
Who approves alternative reporting times and formats for accident reports?
Who is responsible for filing accident reports with the patrol?
Who is responsible for filing accident reports with the patrol?
Where should crash reports be submitted to?
Where should crash reports be submitted to?
What information should be included in the narrative portion of the MUCR?
What information should be included in the narrative portion of the MUCR?
What is the purpose of recording the direction of NORTH in the diagram?
What is the purpose of recording the direction of NORTH in the diagram?
What type of evidence may be present along the roadside beyond the shoulder?
What type of evidence may be present along the roadside beyond the shoulder?
What is included in the category of 'debris' in the crash scene investigation?
What is included in the category of 'debris' in the crash scene investigation?
When should measurements be made to locate objects and evidence related to the traffic crash?
When should measurements be made to locate objects and evidence related to the traffic crash?
What type of evidence may be moved or disappear soon after the collision?
What type of evidence may be moved or disappear soon after the collision?
What is the purpose of marking the location of objects prior to removal?
What is the purpose of marking the location of objects prior to removal?
What is an example of a 'temporary' type of evidence?
What is an example of a 'temporary' type of evidence?
Why is it important to record the location of damaged vehicles in the traveled portion of the road?
Why is it important to record the location of damaged vehicles in the traveled portion of the road?
What is the purpose of documenting the location of other vehicles or objects that may be view obstructions?
What is the purpose of documenting the location of other vehicles or objects that may be view obstructions?
What is the timeframe for a law enforcement officer to forward a report of a vehicle accident to the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol?
What is the timeframe for a law enforcement officer to forward a report of a vehicle accident to the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol?
What is the minimum amount of total property damage required for a law enforcement officer to file an accident report?
What is the minimum amount of total property damage required for a law enforcement officer to file an accident report?
Who approves alternative reporting times and formats for accident reports?
Who approves alternative reporting times and formats for accident reports?
What type of accident requires immediate reporting to the Patrol Records Division via MULES?
What type of accident requires immediate reporting to the Patrol Records Division via MULES?
Where should a law enforcement officer submit a crash report?
Where should a law enforcement officer submit a crash report?
What happens to the completed crash report after a fatal crash is reported to the Patrol Records Division via MULES?
What happens to the completed crash report after a fatal crash is reported to the Patrol Records Division via MULES?
When recording the time of an accident in a report, what format should be used?
When recording the time of an accident in a report, what format should be used?
What is the primary purpose of using the coordinate method of measurement?
What is the primary purpose of using the coordinate method of measurement?
Why is it important to record measurements at a crash scene?
Why is it important to record measurements at a crash scene?
What is required when submitting a report of a late death?
What is required when submitting a report of a late death?
What is the purpose of numbering roadway lanes?
What is the purpose of numbering roadway lanes?
What is the advantage of using the coordinate method over the triangulation method?
What is the advantage of using the coordinate method over the triangulation method?
What is the common mistake among investigators when using the coordinate method?
What is the common mistake among investigators when using the coordinate method?
What should be done when there is no natural reference line in the triangulation method?
What should be done when there is no natural reference line in the triangulation method?
What should be included in the report when reporting a late death?
What should be included in the report when reporting a late death?
What is the purpose of the reference line in the coordinate method?
What is the purpose of the reference line in the coordinate method?
What information should be included in the location of the collision?
What information should be included in the location of the collision?
What type of evidence may be present along the roadside?
What type of evidence may be present along the roadside?
What should be recorded when measuring the location of objects and evidence?
What should be recorded when measuring the location of objects and evidence?
What type of evidence requires immediate measurement?
What type of evidence requires immediate measurement?
What should be included in the diagram of the crash scene?
What should be included in the diagram of the crash scene?
Why is it important to locate and document evidence at the crash scene?
Why is it important to locate and document evidence at the crash scene?
What type of evidence may be present on the pavement?
What type of evidence may be present on the pavement?
What is the purpose of marking the location of objects prior to removal?
What is the purpose of marking the location of objects prior to removal?
What type of evidence may be present beyond the shoulder of the road?
What type of evidence may be present beyond the shoulder of the road?
What should be recorded when documenting the location of objects and evidence?
What should be recorded when documenting the location of objects and evidence?
Study Notes
Missouri Uniform Crash Report Preparation
- Every law enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury or death, or total property damage of $500 or more, must file an accident report with the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol within 10 days after the investigation.
Reporting Fatal Crashes
- Fatal crashes must be reported immediately to the Patrol Records Division via MULES, followed by the completed crash report as soon as possible.
Date and Time
- Date format: Month-Day-Year (e.g., 01-03-2024)
- Time format: 24-hour clock (military time) (e.g., 1:30 p.m. is 1330 hours)
Late Death Reporting
- Any death occurring within 30 days of the accident, as a result of an injury sustained from the accident, must be reported to the Patrol Records Division via MULES.
- An updated crash report or supplement with the date, time, and location of death must be submitted.
Roadway Lane Numbering
- Lane numbering on roadways with two or more lanes in the same direction begins on the inside of the roadway next to the median or barrier and progresses to the outside lanes.
Measuring Crash Scene
- Measurements taken at the crash scene are the foundation for speed calculations and understanding how the crash occurred.
- There are two methods of measuring a scene: the Coordinate Method and the Triangulation Method.
Coordinate Method
- Requires two measurements to locate each point using a reference line and a reference point.
- The reference line can be a real or imaginary line, and the reference point must be noted in the diagram.
Triangulation Method
- Requires two measurements from two separate reference points, forming a triangle with the measured point.
- The distance between the two reference points must also be measured.
Crash Scene Elements
- Elements to record at the crash scene include:
- Location of the collision
- Time and date of the collision
- Names of persons taking measurements and preparing the field sketch (if different from the investigating officer)
- Direction of North
Crash Scene Evidence
- Eight types of evidence to locate at the crash scene:
- Positions of vehicles at final rest
- Positions of pedestrians, motorcycle or bicycle riders, and ejected occupants
- Gouges on the pavement
- Scratches and scrapes on the pavement
- Location of tire marks
- Scars on the roadside
- Debris (vehicle parts, liquid debris, and other objects)
Measuring Crash Scene Evidence
- Measurements should be made to locate objects and evidence related to the traffic crash for diagramming purposes.
- Temporary evidence (e.g., skid mark shadows, gasoline or water puddles) and short-lived evidence (e.g., gouges in the roadway, oil and blood stains) require immediate measurement.
Missouri Uniform Crash Report Preparation
- Every law enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury or death, or total property damage of $500 or more, must file an accident report with the superintendent of the Missouri state highway patrol within 10 days after the investigation.
Reporting Fatal Crashes
- Fatal crashes must be reported immediately to the Patrol Records Division via MULES, followed by the completed crash report as soon as possible.
Date and Time
- Date format: Month-Day-Year (e.g., 01-03-2024)
- Time format: 24-hour clock (military time) (e.g., 1:30 p.m. is 1330 hours)
Late Death Reporting
- Any death occurring within 30 days of the accident, as a result of an injury sustained from the accident, must be reported to the Patrol Records Division via MULES.
- An updated crash report or supplement with the date, time, and location of death must be submitted.
Roadway Lane Numbering
- Lane numbering on roadways with two or more lanes in the same direction begins on the inside of the roadway next to the median or barrier and progresses to the outside lanes.
Measuring Crash Scene
- Measurements taken at the crash scene are the foundation for speed calculations and understanding how the crash occurred.
- There are two methods of measuring a scene: the Coordinate Method and the Triangulation Method.
Coordinate Method
- Requires two measurements to locate each point using a reference line and a reference point.
- The reference line can be a real or imaginary line, and the reference point must be noted in the diagram.
Triangulation Method
- Requires two measurements from two separate reference points, forming a triangle with the measured point.
- The distance between the two reference points must also be measured.
Crash Scene Elements
- Elements to record at the crash scene include:
- Location of the collision
- Time and date of the collision
- Names of persons taking measurements and preparing the field sketch (if different from the investigating officer)
- Direction of North
Crash Scene Evidence
- Eight types of evidence to locate at the crash scene:
- Positions of vehicles at final rest
- Positions of pedestrians, motorcycle or bicycle riders, and ejected occupants
- Gouges on the pavement
- Scratches and scrapes on the pavement
- Location of tire marks
- Scars on the roadside
- Debris (vehicle parts, liquid debris, and other objects)
Measuring Crash Scene Evidence
- Measurements should be made to locate objects and evidence related to the traffic crash for diagramming purposes.
- Temporary evidence (e.g., skid mark shadows, gasoline or water puddles) and short-lived evidence (e.g., gouges in the roadway, oil and blood stains) require immediate measurement.
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This quiz covers the procedures and guidelines for law enforcement officers to prepare and file accident reports in Missouri, based on the 2024 Missouri Uniform Crash Report Preparation Manual and other relevant resources.
