POL 108 - Introduction to Traffic

1. Discuss the principles and practice of traffic enforcement and control
2. Engage in a detailed examination of Michigan motor vehicle law
3. Recognize Michigan vehicle and driver licensing
4. Demonstrate safe tactics for performing traffic stops
5. Examine and evaluate information obtained via LEIN (law enforcement information network)

V.A.1.1. Demonstrate Proficient Use of the Michigan Vehicle Code

V.A.2.1. Use Appropriate Words and Phrases in the Interpretation of the Michigan Vehicle Code

V.A.3.1. Identify Different Classifications of Traffic Related Offenses

V.A.3.2. Determine Where Traffic Laws Can Be Enforced

V.A.3.3. Identify Authority to Take Enforcement Action Outside Employing Jurisdiction

V.A.3.4. Identify Elements and Non-Elements of a Traffic Violation

V.A.4.l. Determine Whether There Was a Violation of Law

V.A.4.2. Identify Elements Relevant to Specific Traffic Offenses

V.B.l.1. Conduct a License Check for an Operator of a Motor Vehicle

V.B.I.2. Determine the Status of an Operator’s Auto Insurance

V.B.l.3. Check a Vehicle for Proper Registration

V.B.l.4. Identify Driver and/or Vehicle Licensing Violations

V.B.2.l. Monitor Traffic for Violations

V.B.2.2. Visually Estimate the Speed of Vehicles

V.B.2.3. Determine the Speed of a Vehicle by Using the Pacing Technique (i.e., Using Speedometer)

V.B.2.4. Follow a Suspect Vehicle to Observe for a Traffic Violation

V.B.2.5. Make a Determination About the Appropriate Action to be Taken For a Traffic Offense

V.B.3.l. Identify Possible Stolen Motor Vehicles

V.B.3.2. Investigate to Verify if a Vehicle is Stolen

V.B.4.l. Stop Vehicles to Investigate Traffic Violations

V.B.4.2. Stop Vehicle to Investigate Possible Felony

V.B.4.3. Interview Driver on a Traffic Stop

V.B.4.4. Inspect Vehicles for Conformance with the Michigan Vehicle Code

V.B.4.5. Participate in Roadblocks

V.C.l.1. Assist Stranded Motorists

V.C.l.2. Remove an Unattended Vehicle Obstructing Traffic

V.C.l.3. Determine Proper Method for Directing Traffic

V.C.l.4. Direct Traffic Safely

V.C.2.l. Explain State Traffic Vehicle Laws and Procedures at a Traffic Stop to a Traffic Offender

V.C.2.2. Issue Verbal Warnings to Traffic Violators

V.C.2.3. Complete a Uniform Law Citation (UD-8)

V.C.2.4. Issue a Citation and Collect Bond (if Necessary) For a Traffic Violation

V.C.2.5. Make a Custodial Traffic Arrest When Appropriate

Applied Scenarios: 70-80%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None