This document provides examples of driving behaviors and conditions that traffic officers should watch out for and potentially investigate further. These include driving extremely slow, racing, excessive maneuvering, suddenly turning when a police vehicle approaches, and damaged or customized vehicles with obscured license plates. The duties of traffic patrol officers include deterring unsafe driving, observing traffic conditions to supply information to the department, and detecting and apprehending violators.
This document provides examples of driving behaviors and conditions that traffic officers should watch out for and potentially investigate further. These include driving extremely slow, racing, excessive maneuvering, suddenly turning when a police vehicle approaches, and damaged or customized vehicles with obscured license plates. The duties of traffic patrol officers include deterring unsafe driving, observing traffic conditions to supply information to the department, and detecting and apprehending violators.
This document provides examples of driving behaviors and conditions that traffic officers should watch out for and potentially investigate further. These include driving extremely slow, racing, excessive maneuvering, suddenly turning when a police vehicle approaches, and damaged or customized vehicles with obscured license plates. The duties of traffic patrol officers include deterring unsafe driving, observing traffic conditions to supply information to the department, and detecting and apprehending violators.
unsafe driving This kind of driver may not have enough driving experience he may be under the influence of liquor or narcotics that may later on contribute to an accident if no action is taken against him at once. F. Example of Actions and Conditions which may Need Close Watching for Further Investigations. While patrolling traffic officers must give special attention to some conditions that may result to greater danger or continuous violations. These are:
1. Driving extremely at low speed.
2. Slow moving vehicles in left or "high speed" lanes. 3. Racing motor sliding stops, jumping starts, and the like. 4. Excessive maneuvering such as backing up four or five times to get into a parking space. 5. Pulling to curb lane at traffic signal. 6. Having turn signals on when not attempting to turn. 7. Waving in roadway. 8. Failing to slow for an intersection with obstructed view. 9. Passing or attempting to pass several cars in a bunch. 10. Suddenly turning off at approach of police vehicle. 11. Teen-age groups at night particularly when in two or more vehicles. 12. Damage or dressed up vehicles. 13. Faulty or obscured license plates. 14. Unlighted parked cars with motor running
Warn drivers or pedestrians who are about to
commit a violation. Confirm your observation of a driver by making a sign or signal that his intended action is to be avoided. G. Detecting and Apprehending Violators. These are the main jobs or duties of traffic patrol officers. H. Observing Traffic Conditions As traffic patrol officer, you are the eyes and ears of the department when on traffic patrol. You must supply information about what is happening on the street. This information may be used for many purposes. T H A N K YO U !