Ohio Traffic Laws Quiz for Law Enforcement and Public Safety

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What is the purpose of emergency equipment on a police vehicle?

To prevent crashes during routine operations

To identify the police vehicle

To direct traffic during a parade

To assist in responding to an emergency call (correct)

What is the definition of 'due regard' according to the text?

The degree of care necessary to prevent harm to animals

The degree of care necessary to prevent harm to others (correct)

The degree of care necessary to prevent harm to oneself

The degree of care necessary to prevent harm to property

What qualifies as an 'emergency call' for law enforcement personnel?

Any call from a business reporting a theft

Any call from a citizen reporting suspicious activity

Any call from a citizen requesting police assistance (correct)

Any call from a citizen reporting a traffic violation

According to the General Order 3.90, what is the maximum speed limit for sworn personnel when approaching intersections against a stop sign or red traffic signal while using EVO?

Sworn personnel should slow down as necessary for the safety of traffic and proceed into these intersections at a speed which would allow sworn personnel and/or other drivers and pedestrians a reasonable opportunity to avoid a traffic crash Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Order 3.90, when can sworn personnel violate minor traffic laws without using Lights and Siren/Emergency Equipment?

Sworn personnel may have to violate minor traffic laws for short distances and short periods of time, without using Lights and Siren/Emergency Equipment, in order to effectively address suspected criminal activity or traffic violations in progress Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Order 3.90, which of the following traffic laws from the ORC must sworn personnel not violate even while responding using EVO?

4511.75, Stopping for school bus, signals on bus Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Order 3.90, when should sworn personnel advise the Communications Coordinator that EVO is no longer needed?

As soon as practical Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy statements, what factors should Division personnel consider when driving a vehicle?

Traffic conditions, weather and/or roadway conditions, type of vehicle, seriousness of the call for service Signup and view all the answers

When should the use of High Speed be limited according to the policy statements?

Situations involving a life threatening condition or a risk of serious physical harm Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria that justify the use of EVO by sworn personnel assigned to a call for service, regardless of the codes?

The situation is likely to result in serious physical harm to a person, there is an immediate need to apprehend a suspect due to the serious nature of the crime committed, there is an immediate need to secure a crime scene or witness(es), there is an immediate need for traffic or crowd control, there is an immediate need for officer assistance or back up, at the direction of a sworn Division supervisor Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy statements, when is the use of EVO not authorized even if it is authorized for the call for service?

A passenger is onboard a police vehicle, and unless exigent circumstances dictate, EVO is not authorized unless the passenger is a sworn law enforcement officer Signup and view all the answers