Vehicle Impoundment Criteria Quiz

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According to the text, when can a vehicle be impounded under California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 14602.6(a)(1)?

When the vehicle is stolen

When the vehicle is involved in a hit and run accident

When the driver does not have a valid driver license

When the driver has a suspended license (correct)

What did the court rule in the case Brewster v. 9" Circuit United States Court of Appeals?

The initial impoundment of Brewster's vehicle was justified

The Department Manual should not be changed

Brewster's brother-in-law had a valid driver license

Brewster's Fourth Amendment rights were violated (correct)

According to the text, what section of the Department Manual has been revised?

Section 4/222.05 (correct)

Section 22651(p)

Section 14602.6(a)(1)

Section 9" Circuit United States Court of Appeals

According to the text, when can officers impound a vehicle under CVC Section 22651(p)?

When the driver is arrested and taken into physical custody Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can officers release a vehicle to the registered owner or an authorized licensed driver at a DUI checkpoint?

When the registered owner is present or able to respond to the scene prior to the conclusion of the checkpoint operation Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can officers impound a vehicle engaged in street racing and reckless driving?

When a custodial arrest of the driver is affected Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the impound authority for situations other than those specified?

CVC Section 22651(h)(1) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Community Caretaking Doctrine, under what circumstances is impoundment of a vehicle likely warranted?

When the vehicle is impeding traffic or jeopardizing public safety and convenience Signup and view all the answers

What must Department personnel do when a vehicle is impounded?

Document the impound authority in the Remarks Section of the Vehicle Report Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can officers release a vehicle in lieu of impound?

The registered owner or his or her designee has a valid California Driver License Signup and view all the answers

What is the impound authority used for all vehicles being impounded when the driver is driving without a valid California Driver License?

California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22651(p) Signup and view all the answers

According to the California Vehicle Code Section 14602.8(a)(1), under what circumstances can an officer impound a vehicle from a driver?

If the driver has been convicted of driving under the influence within the past 10 years and has a blood alcohol content of 0.10 percent or more. Signup and view all the answers

How long will a vehicle be impounded if the driver has been convicted once for violating Sections 23140, 23152 or 23153 of the California Vehicle Code?

5 days Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when they determine that a driver involved in a traffic collision was operating the vehicle without a valid license?

Issue a Traffic Notice to Appear citation to the unlicensed driver. Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the Vehicle Report when a driver involved in a traffic collision was operating the vehicle without a valid license?

Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of witnesses. Signup and view all the answers

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