Traffic Stops Quiz

Why is traffic enforcement important?

• Voluntary Compliance
• Safety
• 80% of criminal acts involve a motor vehicle
• All of the above

In order for plain view to be held up in court, what must be present?

• Officer must legally be in the area
• Consent of the vehicle owner
• Must have a warrant
• Officer needs RAS

Detailed factual information beyond a reasonable doubt that a specific person committed a specific crime.

• Affidavit
• RAS
• Plausible explanation
• Probable Cause

A traffic stop based on assumption of criminal activity or prejudice.

• routine traffic stop
• probable cause traffic stop
• terry stop
• pretextural stop

Traffic enforcement falls under the scope of which amendment?

• 5th
• 10th
• 4th
• 2nd

The automobile exception is covered in which U.S. Supreme Court case?

• Terry vs Ohio
• Wren vs U.S.
• Carroll vs U.S.
• Pennsylvania vs Mimms

What is the legal requirement to requesting consent from a driver to search the vehicle?

• Driver must be detained
• Driver must be under arrest
• Driver must be told about arrest before contraband is siezed
• Driver must be told they are free to leave

Which case grants the authority to an officer to direct a passenger from the vehicle without probable cause?

• Maryland vs Wilson
• Pennsylvania vs Mimms
• Wren vs U.S.
• Terry vs Ohio

Prior to initiating a traffic stop, what should an officer provide to communications?

• location
• vehicle registration
• occupancy
• all of the above

During a two officer approach of a stopped vehicle, which technique is used?

• Contact and Cover
• good cop / bad cop
• arrest / interview
• none of the above