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PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Issued Date: 03-31-15
Effective Date: 03-31-15
DIRECTIVE 3.2
Updated Date: 11-02-17
SUBJECT: VEHICLE LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA (VEHICLE CODE) VIOLATIONS PLEAC 2.4.1 INDEX SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 Example Appendix “A” Appendix “B”
TITLE PAGE NUMBER Policy 1 Requisition of Traffic Citations and 2 Parking Violation Reports Internal Control of Traffic Citations and 2 Parking Violation Report Books Preparation and Issuance of Traffic Citations 3 and Parking Violation Reports Review and Processing of Traffic Violation 7 (TVR) Reports Cancellation of Traffic Citations and Parking 9 Violation Reports Cancellation of Traffic Violations (TCs or PVRs), 11 Red Light Camera, Speed Timing Camera, and Toll Booth Violations Issued to Police Vehicles Motor Vehicle Code, Section §4581: Occupant 13 Protection Laws Pennsylvania Graduated License Program 15 Motor Carriers Road Tax 17 Resident Permit Parking Districts 19 List of Permit Parking Districts 20 Cancellation of Violation Issued to Police Vehicle Letter Traffic Citation (TC) Preparation Instructions Parking Violation Report (PVR) Preparation Instructions
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Issued Date: 03-31-15
Effective Date: 03-31-15
DIRECTIVE 3.2
Updated Date: 11-02-17
SUBJECT: VEHICLE LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA (VEHICLE CODE) VIOLATIONS PLEAC 2.4.1 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.
POLICY A. In accordance with Title 75 Pa. C.S.A., Vehicle Law of Pennsylvania (Vehicle Code), only uniformed police personnel will issue Traffic Citation Reports (TC).
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NOTE: In all situations where a vehicle is stopped for Motor Vehicle Code violations and the operator is ultimately arrested for other criminal offenses that are discovered during the vehicle investigation, the officers shall issue all relevant TVR(s) for the underlying MVC violation(s). The TVR(s) will be issued to the operator and submitted to the Municipal Court-Traffic Division. B. There are two types of violations: 1. Traffic Citation (TC)--Traffic citations will be distributed and controlled by Philadelphia Traffic Court. Traffic citations will be used for moving violations only. 2. Parking Violation Report (PVR)--Parking violation reports will be distributed and controlled by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Parking violation reports are used for parking violations only. All parking violations are reported as violations of the Philadelphia Traffic Code. C. Every reasonable effort will be made to enforce parking laws, stop moving violators, and issue the proper TC or PVR. In some situations, a verbal warning is an appropriate alternative to issuing a traffic violation.(PLEAC 2.4.1) NOTE: The unauthorized practice known as “hard-backing” a violation (TC or PVR) is strictly prohibited. Hard-backing is when a copy of the TC is not provided to the operator of the vehicle at the time of the violation, or a copy of the PVR is not left on the windshield of the vehicle at the time of the violation. Any police officer who engages in this prohibited practice is subject to departmental discipline. Refer to Section 4-C-2 for permissible exceptions.
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REQUISITION OF TRAFFIC CITATIONS AND PARKING VIOLATION REPORTS A. Commanding Officers, Districts/Units will make a requisition for TCs and PVRs by: 1. Traffic Citations - Prepare a memorandum, in duplicate, to the Commanding Officer, Philadelphia Traffic Court Liaison Unit, requesting the number of TC books needed. When the memorandum is presented, Traffic Court Liaison Unit personnel will sign and record on the original and copy of the memorandum and the beginning and ending citation numbers of those books being issued. Traffic Court will keep the original and the copy will be returned to the district/unit with the citation books and will be retained in the district/unit files. a. Commanding Officers will ensure that the citation books received are matched with those invoiced on the memorandum. 2. Parking Violation Reports - Prepare a memorandum in duplicate, to the Manager of Ticket Operations, Philadelphia Parking Authority, requesting the number of PVRs needed. When the memorandum is presented to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, 35 North 8th Street, Parking Authority personnel will then provide the officer with a receipt listing the number of books being issued and their corresponding ticket numbers. The second copy of the memorandum and receipt will be returned to the district with the ticket order and are retained in district/unit files.
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a. Commanding Officers will ensure that the violation books received are matched with those listed on the receipt received from the Parking Authority. B. The Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) will return defective book(s) by preparing a Request for Cancellation (Form 75-147), in quadruplicate (original and three copies), describing the nature of the defect(s). 1. Defective Traffic Citation books--Return the defective books along with the original and one copy of the 75-147 to the Deputy Administrator, Operations, Philadelphia Traffic Court. Forward one copy to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court, and retain the last copy of the 75-147 in the district/unit files. 2. Defective Parking Violation Books - Return the defective books along with the original and two copies of the 75-147 to the Philadelphia Parking Authority and retain the last copy of the 75-147 in the district/unit files. ______________________________________________________________________________ 3.
INTERNAL CONTROL OF TRAFFIC CITATION AND PARKING VIOLATION REPORT BOOKS A. Responsibilities of the Operations Room Supervisor (ORS): DIRECTIVE3.2 - 2
1. Ensure all traffic violation books are distributed in strict numerical order, starting with the lowest number. 2. Prepare Control Log (75-189) for each 12PM x 8AM tour of duty as follows: a. Traffic Citation Books--Prepare the 75-189 in triplicate listing the distribution of all traffic citation books by that district/unit for the previous 24 hour period. Forward the original to the Deputy Administrator, Operations, Philadelphia Traffic Court, and the second copy to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court. Retain the last copy in the district/unit files. b. Parking Violation Books--Prepare the 75-189 in triplicate listing the distribution of all parking violation books by that district/unit for the previous 24-hour period. Forward the original to the Manager of Ticket Operations, Philadelphia Parking Authority and the second copy to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court. Retain the last copy in the district/unit files. 3. Ensure all officers transferred, detailed out, or severed from service return their TC or PVR books to the ORS. a. Ensure that all copies of the remaining TCs or PVRs listed on the front cover of the book are present in the returned book and in consecutive order. b. Place the used books in with the current supply. Used books will be reissued to officers before new books are issued. 4. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL T.C. OR P.V.R. BOOKS BE GIVEN TO OR EXCHANGED WITH OTHER DISTRICTS OR UNITS. ______________________________________________________________________________ 4.
PREPARATION AND ISSUANCE OF TRAFFIC CITATIONS AND PARKING VIOLATION REPORTS A. Upon receipt of a traffic citation (TC) book, the receiving officer will: 1. Examine each book received to ensure that all tickets are present and in consecutive order. Immediately return defective books to the ORS for replacement. Sign the 75-189 for books issued. Record required information on the front of the book and the TVR Control Log (75-430). Attach the 75-430 to the ticket book. a. Traffic Citation books will contain 20 tickets per book. b. Parking Violation Report books will contain 25 tickets per book. B. When preparing a TC, the officer will print all required information in the spaces provided using a ballpoint pen. After completing the violation, check all copies for legibility and completeness. DIRECTIVE3.2 - 3
1. When two police officers assigned to the same police vehicle stop a motorist for violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and/or Philadelphia Traffic Code, and more than one TC is issued as a result of the same incident, only one officer will issue the TC(s) for that incident. 2. Officer(s) will prepare a 75-48A on all occupied vehicle investigations. The number of TCs issued and the citation number will be included in the additional information section of the 75-48A. C. Traffic Citations (TC)--Follow the block-by-block instructions in Appendix “A” of this directive to properly complete a TC. 1. WHEN ISSUING A TRAFFIC CITATION, THE ISSUING OFFICER WILL ENTER A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT IN THE REMARKS SECTION OF EACH CITATION THAT IS BEING ISSUED. Additionally, when the defendant cannot provide a driver’s license (Section 1501 and 1511 of the Vehicle Code) a description of the defendant will be entered in the remarks section. 2. In cases where the defendant is not given a copy of the citation (i.e., abandoned autos, AID investigation), the date the TC was sent to Traffic Court will be entered and the “filed” section will be marked in block 64 on the TC. In these cases, all copies of the citation, including the defendant’s copy, will be forwarded to Traffic Court. An explanation of why the ticket was not given to the operator will be recorded in the remarks section. In addition, any other information that will help identify the vehicle, the vehicle’s owner and/or operator will also be listed. Traffic Court will ensure the defendant’s copy is mailed to the defendant. 3. When issuing a TC for Section 1301, 1311 and 1786 (C) (F) of the Vehicle Code, the violator may provide in person, documentation within five (5) calendar days to Traffic Court for adjudication of the specified traffic violations. When issuing a TC for sections 1501 and 1511 of the Vehicle Code, the violator may provide in person, documentation within fifteen (15) calendar days to Traffic Court for adjudication of the specified traffic violations. For all other violations, the violator must respond within ten (10) calendar days to Philadelphia Traffic Court or an arrest warrant will be issued. 4. Whenever an officer issues a TC for 1501-A (Driving without a License) or 1543 (Driving while License is Suspended or Revoked), a Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) check will be made via computer and a copy of the computer printout of the check will be attached to the “Police” copy of the TC. D. Parking Violation Reports--Follow the block-by-block instructions in Appendix “B” of this directive to properly complete a PVR. E. When an error is made during the preparation of either a TC or a PVR and a replacement ticket is being prepared, the issuing officer will: DIRECTIVE3.2 - 4
1. Print “VOID” across the face of the ticket in large bold letters. a. In the Remarks section of the TC, cite the reason for voiding the current citation and prepare the next available citation. On the voided citation, list the corrected TC number. b. When voiding a PVR, cite the reason for voiding the current PVR in the “Comments” section and prepare the next available PVR. On the voided PVR, list the corrected PVR number. NOTE: Since there is a replacement ticket of the same type being issued in the above situations, a 75-147 is not needed. c. When a PVR is improperly written for a TC or a TC is improperly written for a PVR, prepare the next proper type ticket and submit the voided ticket to the ORS. Ensure the corrected TC or PVR number is recorded on the voided ticket. F. When a TC or PVR is issued due to police error and a replacement ticket is not being issued, the issuing officer will: 1. Print “VOID” across the face of the ticket in large bold letters. a. In the remarks section of the TC, cite the reason for voiding the current citation and submit to the ORS for cancellation. b. When voiding a PVR, cite the reason for voiding the current PVR in the “Comments” section and submit to the ORS for cancellation. NOTE: All voided TCs and PVRs require a 75-147 if there is no replacement ticket of the same type being issued (see Section 6 of this directive). G. Selective Enforcement Program 1. The overall objective of the selective enforcement program is the reduction of vehicle accidents occurring within designated areas through aggressive and proactive patrol. This can be achieved through the identification of high accident areas and the subsequent increased uniformed patrol in the targeted areas along with a zero tolerance traffic enforcement approach. 2. The purpose of the selective enforcement bulletin is to alert uniformed personnel to high vehicle accident areas within their respective areas of assignments and also the number of hazardous traffic violations written by police in that same area.
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3. Selective enforcement bulletins are issued quarterly to all uniformed patrol personnel. These bulletins are sent out via the police system computer terminal during the first three (3) days of the new selective enforcement area period. The periods are from January to March, April to June, July to September, and October to December. 4. The information on the selective enforcement bulletin is compiled from a review of all traffic accident reports taken by police personnel during the previous three (3) months. The areas noted on these bulletins may change as a result of each review conducted. 5. Police should concentrate their traffic enforcement efforts whenever possible in these areas. 6. When issuing a traffic citation (TC) or a parking violation report (PVR) for the below hazardous violations, personnel will consult the current bulletin to ascertain if the violation occurred within one of the selective enforcement areas. a. Hazardous violations are: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19)
reckless driving exceeding speed limit (calibrated vehicles only) wrong side of road outside authorized lane following too closely improper passing improper turning no or improper signal failure to yield right- of- way (pedestrians/vehicles) failure to obey traffic signals failure to obey traffic signs and markings failure to obey a police officer passing a school bus driving through safety zone wrong way, one way street improper use of lights defective lights defective brakes parking – on bridge; tunnel; ramp or double
b. Hazardous traffic violations occurring in an area covered on the bulletin will be noted on block #45 of the Traffic Citation (refer to Appendix “A” – Traffic Citation (TC) preparation instructions) in order to alert Traffic Court that the violation occurred within a selective enforcement area.
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c. Hazardous parking violations occurring in an area covered on the bulletin will be noted on the PVR in block #9. (Refer to Appendix “B”, Parking Violation Report (PVR) Preparation Instructions) in order to alert the parking authority that the violation occurred within a selective enforcement area. d. Traffic Court/Parking Authority in turn will use this information when deciding on the severity of punishment to the ticket recipient, if any fines and/or punishment are appropriate. e. The recording of hazardous traffic tickets issued in the selective enforcement areas is essential for accurate selective enforcement bulletins. 7. A copy of the current selective enforcement bulletin will be carried by uniformed police officers and sergeants while performing a patrol function. Personnel will become familiar with the selective enforcement areas in their areas of assignment. 8. Uniformed patrol supervisors will be aware of these areas and monitor whether proper procedures are being followed. H. Verbal Warnings 1. Determination of whether to issue a traffic citation or give a verbal warning are based on the discretionary judgment of the officer with regard to such circumstances as the nature of the offense, location of the incident, time of day, etc. When using discretionary judgment to issue a motorist a verbal warning, sworn personnel will indicate such a warning by written notation on their patrol activity logs and 75-48A’s when given during a vehicle investigation/car stop and on their patrol activity logs when given to parking violators. (PLEAC 2.4.1) 2. While officers are given discretion to issue verbal warnings, in situations which fall under the “Live Stop” provisions, personnel will strictly adhere to guidelines listed in Directive 12.8, Appendix B “Live Stop Program.” ______________________________________________________________________________ 5.
REVIEW AND PROCESSING OF TRAFFIC VIOLATION REPORTS (TVR) A. Uniformed Supervisors will: 1. Regularly review TCs issued for completeness, accuracy, and legibility with specific attention given to ensure there is an appropriate reason for a TC being checked “filed” in block 64. 2. When reviewing TCs, compare against the current selective enforcement bulletin to determine if selective enforcement areas are being monitored for hazardous violations.
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B. The Operations Room Supervisor (ORS) will ensure that: 1. Traffic violation reports from the previous tour are separated into two categories, TCs and PVRs, and prepare an original and three copies of the Ticket Transmittal List (75-164) for each category of ticket. a.
A separate 75-164 must be prepared for each tour of duty.
2. Traffic violation report control numbers are recorded in numerical order (include all voided tickets) on each set of Ticket Transmittal Lists. EXCEPTION: When the correction ticket is not in numerical order with the voided ticket, list the correction ticket number immediately after the voided ticket number and place an asterisk (*) to the left of the correction ticket number to identify it as an out-of-sequence correction ticket. a.
When entering a voided traffic violation report on the transmittal, type “VOID” in the PVC/TCO box on the 75-164.
3. The total number of tickets being transmitted is posted in the spaces provided at the bottom right-hand corner of each 75-164. The only exception is a voided ticket, which has no replacement. In these cases, list the voided ticket on the 75-164, with the required 75-147 attached, but do not include the voided ticket in the total number of tickets issued. 4. The rank, name, and badge number of the person preparing the transmittal is typed in the appropriate box on all copies of the 75-164. The ORS will personally sign each copy of the 75-164. No facsimile or carbon signatures are permitted. 5. If a correction ticket has not been prepared, a 75-147 will be submitted along with the voided ticket to the Commanding Officer for review and signature. NOTE: This does not apply when a TC was improperly written for a PVR or a PVR was improperly written for a TC. Follow cancellation instructions as outlined in Section 6 of this directive. 6. Traffic Citations will not be broken down and will be transmitted as one document and in numerical order to Traffic Court. Attach the original and two copies of the 75-164 to all the TCs and send them to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court, in the provided Traffic Court Moving Violation transit bag, which will be locked and placed in the outgoing mail. Retain one copy of the 75-164 for the district/unit files.
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7. Parking Violation Reports will be attached to the original and one copy of the 75-164 and placed in the provided Parking Authority transit bag. The bag will then be locked and placed in the outgoing mail. Send one copy of the 75-164 to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court and retain one copy for the district/unit files. 8. When transmitting voided TCs or PVRs, the voided TC or PVR will be stapled on top of the corrected ticket. NOTE: This procedure does not apply to a voided PVR being replaced with a corrected TC, or a voided TC being replaced with a corrected PVR. List the “VOIDED” in the PVC/TCO box. Transmit the corrected ticket in the normal manner. 9. On a tour of duty where no TCs were issued, an original and two copies of the 75-164 will be prepared. In the space provided for the entry of the first TC number, type “No Traffic Citations issued”, and enter a zero (0) in the bottom right-hand corner box entitled “Total TVRs Transmitted”. Route the original and one copy of the 75-164 to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court, and retain one copy for the district/unit files. 10. On a tour of duty where no PVRs were issued, an original and two copies of the 75-164 will be prepared. In the space provided for the entry of the first PVR number, type “No Parking Violation Reports Issued”, and enter a zero (0) in the bottom right-hand corner box entitled “Total PVRs Transmitted”. Route the original of the 75-164 to the Parking Authority, a copy to the Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court, and retain one copy for the district/unit files. C. The Commanding Officer, Traffic Court Liaison Unit will ensure that: 1. The Commanding Officer of any district/unit failing to submit a 75-164 will be notified by memorandum. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.
CANCELLATION OF TRAFFIC VOLATIONS (TCs OR PVRs) REPORTS ISSUED BY POLICE A. Only a Traffic Court Judge can cancel a TC. B. Only the parking authority and/or a Bureau of Administration Hearing Examiner can cancel a PVR. C. Requests for cancellation of TCs or PVRs will be accepted under the following circumstances: 1. When the issuing officer voids a violation and prepares a correct/proper replacement violation. DIRECTIVE3.2 - 9
2. When the violation report was lost or damaged. 3. When the violation was issued to a vehicle or registration plate that was officially reported stolen or lost prior to the issuance of the violation. 4. When the violation was issued due to police error. D. Preparation of the Request for Cancellation Form (75-147) 1. The ORS will prepare a 75-147 in quadruplicate: a. When a TC was improperly written for a PVR or a PVR was improperly written for a TC, record the following information on the 75-147: 1) 2) 3) 4)
Voided ticket number. Correction ticket number. Name, rank, and badge number of issuing officer. Reason for cancellation.
b. When a traffic violation report was lost or damaged, record the following information on the 75-147: 1) All facts surrounding the loss or damage. 2) The lost or damaged ticket(s) number(s) 3) When loss or damaged occurred while in the officer’s possession, include the officer’s name, rank, badge number, and platoon. c. When a ticket was issued to a vehicle or registration plate that was officially reported stolen or lost prior to issuance of a violation, the ORS will inform the complainant to wait for a letter from Traffic Court or the Parking Authority and bring such notice to any district/unit for cancellation. 1. When the letter is presented for cancellation, the ORS will enter the following information on the 75-147: a) b) c) d) e) f)
District Complaint Number Date and time reported stolen Date and time recovered--If not recovered, so state General Radio Message number on theft, if applicable Computer general number of theft or theft cancellation, if recovered Summons number, date, time, location, and violation from the ticket
d. When a ticket was issued due to police error and a replacement ticket of the same type is not prepared, enter the following information on the 75-147 and submit to the commanding officer for approval:
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1) Voided ticket number 2) Name, rank, and badge number of issuing officer 3) Explanation of why the ticket was voided without a replacement ticket being issued. 4) Handicapped placard number (when a PVR was issued in error to a properly designated handicapped vehicle). 5) Residential Parking Permit (RPP) number (When a PVR was issued in error to a properly designated RPP vehicle which is legally parked in an area covered on the RPP permit displayed). E. Processing TVR Cancellation Requests 1. The ORS will ensure that a 75-147 is properly prepared for each voided TC or PVR issued when there is no correction ticket of the same type issued. Prepare the 75-147 in quadruplicate by typing their name, rank, and badge number in the appropriate block and sign each copy above their typed name. a. When replacing an improperly written TC with a PVR or an improperly written PVR with a TC, a 75-147 in quadruplicate will be prepared. Transmit the voided ticket and the original and two copies of the 75-147 to Police Liaison Traffic Court. The Police Liaison Officer, Traffic Court, will review and forward voided PVRs and 75-147s to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Retain the last copy of the 75-147 in the district/unit files. Cancellations of this type do not need command approval. b. If a replacement ticket was not prepared, forward the 75-147 and the voided Ticket to the Commanding Officer for review and approval. 2. The Commanding Officer, upon approval of the cancellation requests submitted, will sign each copy of the 75-147 and distribute the original and two copies along with the TC or PVR to Police Liaison, Traffic Court. Retain the last copy of the 75-147 in the district/unit files. 3. The Traffic Court Liaison Officer/Supervisor will: a. Upon receipt of canceled PVRs, review 75-147 and forward to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7.
CANCELLATION OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS (TCs OR PVRs), RED LIGHT CAMERA, SPEED TIMING CAMERA AND TOLL BOOTH VIOLATIONS ISSUED TO POLICE VEHICLES. A. The operator of a City vehicle or city leased vehicle being used for official City business, will be responsible for any TC, PVR, Red Light Camera, Speed Timing Camera and Toll Booth Violations and fines incurred for non-payment, while the vehicle was under the employee’s control unless exigent circumstances exist at the time of violation. DIRECTIVE3.2 - 11
B. Traffic Violations (TC or PVR), Red Light Camera, Speed Timing Camera, and Toll Booth Violations issued to a police vehicle while being used for authorized official business, the officer will: 1. Provide the TC or PVR to the ORS. 2. Provide details of exigent circumstances (if applicable) C. The ORS when cancelling a violation will: 1. Prepare a 75-147 quadruplicate, detailing the following: a. Facts showing the vehicle ticketed is a city-owned or city-leased being used for authorized official business at the time the ticket was issued. b. State exigent circumstances c. Vehicle Property Number d. Ticket number, violation, date, time, and location of issuance. e. Operators name, rank, and badge number. 2. A form letter found at the end of this directive will be prepared, attached and submitted with each 75-147 along with the TC or PVR in this category through the chain of command as follows: a. District/Unit Commanding Officers will forward the 75-147, TC/PVR and the form letter through the chain of command to the Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations who will review and approve the cancellation, affix their signature to the form letter, and forward to the appropriate issuing authority. D. When a violation notice is not in the possession of the officer (TC, PVR, Red Light Camera, Speed Timing Camera or Toll Booth Violations): 1. Office of Fleet Management identifies all violations (delinquent and current) incurred by department employees using city-owned or city-leased vehicles for authorized official business who forwards the violation notices to Automotive Services. 2. Automotive Services upon receiving the violation notices will forward the notices to the Chief Inspector, Organizational Strategy and Innovations who will forward the notices to the Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations. 3. Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations will notify pertinent Commanding Officers of any violations committed by their officers, which have not been adjudicated.
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a. Commanding Officers will ensure that the officer responsible for the violation (TC, PVR, Red Light Camera, Speed Timing Camera, or Toll Booth Violations) either adjudicates the violation at the proper issuing authority or is held financially responsible for the violation. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any personnel who fail to satisfy or adjudicate incurred violations, the Commanding Officers will send an action and report back to the Deputy Commissioner, Field Operations detailing for each violation the actions taken. ______________________________________________________________________________ 8.
MOTOR VEHICLE CODE, SECTION §4581: OCCUPANT PROTECTION LAWS A. In order to effect a reduction in the number of traffic injuries and fatalities and to maximize the safety of the motoring public, police personnel will enforce statutes governing the use of occupant restraint systems in conformance with the procedures and provisions outlined in this memorandum. B. Definitions 1. Safety Seat Belt System - Any strap, webbing, or similar device including buckles, fasteners, and all installation hardware, as specified by Federal Vehicle Safety Standards, designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle in order to lessen the results of any accident. 2. Child Passenger Restraint System - A system (e.g., car seat) designed to secure a child in a motor vehicle in order to lessen the results of any accident. Such systems must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 571.213) and must be used as designated by the manufacturer. 3. Motor Vehicle - For purposes of this memorandum, a motor vehicle is defined as Any passenger car, Class I or Class II truck, classic motor vehicle, antique motor vehicle, or motor home. C. Enforcement Procedures 1. Whenever an operator of a motor vehicle is found in violation of Child Passenger Restraint Laws, Section §4581(a)(1) (see Section 4-A of this Directive), police personnel will: a. Conduct a vehicle investigation in accordance with procedures outlined in Directive 12.8, entitled “Vehicle and Pedestrian Investigations”. b. Prepare a Complaint or Incident Report (75-48) listing the operator of the vehicle and all pertinent information. c. Issue a TVR for a violation of this section. DIRECTIVE3.2 - 13
D. Whenever an operator of a motor vehicle is found to be in violation of Front Seat Occupant Restraint Laws, Section §4581(A)(2) (see Section 4-B of this Directive), police personnel will: 1. Follow procedures outlined in Section 3-A-1-2 of this Directive. 2. Issue a TVR for a violation of this section only when issuing a TVR for a violation of any other provision of the Motor Vehicle Code which occurred at the same time. NOTE: No person shall be convicted of a violation of Section §4581(A)(2) unless that person is also convicted of another violation of the Motor Vehicle Code which occurred at the same time. (Therefore, a TVR for a violation of Section §4581(A)(2) must be incidental to any other TVR issued for a violation of the Motor Vehicle Code.) 3. In addition to other pertinent remarks, include in the remarks section of the incidental TVR, the citation number and the Motor Vehicle Code section under which the primary TVR was issued. (Example: “Operator was originally issued Citation #XXXXX for a violation of Section §3310, ‘Following Too Closely’”.) E. Provisions – Occupant Protection Laws 1. Section §4581(A)(1): Child Passenger Restraint Law “Any person who is operating a (motor vehicle) registered in Pennsylvania and who transports a child under four years of age anywhere in the motor vehicle, including the cargo area, shall fasten such child securely in a child passenger restraint system.” NOTE: If a person receives a TVR for a violation of this section, they can waive the fine upon presenting evidence of the acquisition of a child passenger restraint system to the appropriate court officer prior to, or at their court hearing. 2. Section §4581(A)(2): Front Seat Occupant Restraint Law “Except for children under four years of age and except as provided in Section § 4581(a)(1), each driver and front seat occupant of a motor vehicle shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system. The driver of a passenger automobile shall secure or cause to be secured in such a system any occupant in the front seat who is four (4) years of age or older and less than 18 years of age. This paragraph shall not apply to: a. A driver or front seat occupant of any vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966.
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b. A driver or front seat occupant who possesses a written verification from a physician or psychiatrist that he/she is unable to wear a safety seat belt for physical/medical or psychological reasons. c. A Rural Letter Carrier while operating any motor vehicle in the performance of duties between the first and last delivery points. d. A driver who makes frequent stops and is traveling less than 15 miles per hour for the purpose of delivering goods or services while in the performance of his duties and only between the first and last delivery points.” ______________________________________________________________________________ 9.
PENNSYLVANIA GRADUATED LICENSING PROGRAM A. Pennsylvania Law 1. Current State legislation imposes certain restrictions on Learner’s Permits and Junior Driver’s Licenses issued to young drivers in Pennsylvania (those persons aged 16-17). Contained herein are some of the provisions as well as the statute sections of the Motor Vehicle Laws of Pennsylvania (Vehicle Code) regarding this restrictions. The new restrictions were created to increase the level of driving skills for young drivers and applies to permits and licensing to operate both automobiles and motorcycles. B. Learner’s Permit, Under 18 Years of Age 1. A six-month skill-building period to practice and gain experience is required before a young driver may take the road test for a junior license. 2. A parent or guardian must certify to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at the time of application for a Junior Driver’s License that the young driver’s six (6) months of skill-building included at least 50 hours of practical, adult supervised driving experience. 3. A licensed driver aged 21 or older must accompany the young driver at all times (Section §1505 (b) of the Vehicle Code). 4. The young driver may not be behind the wheel between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Section §1503 (c) 1 of the Vehicle Code). a. Young drivers may travel for employment and for volunteer or charitable service during the restricted hours, provided they are carrying a certificate of authorization or affidavit from their employer, or volunteer or charity service. There is no standard form. It is preferred that the affidavit be affixed with the company or charity letterhead and signed by an appropriate supervisor.
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NOTE: This exemption does not extend to school activities, such as sports, dances, or other social or extracurricular activities. b. Young drivers found violating the nighttime driving restrictions without a certificate of authorization or affidavit, should be cited for violating Section §1503 (c) 1 of the Vehicle Code. 5. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seatbelts in the vehicle. a. Young drivers found violating the passenger to seatbelt restriction should be cited for violating §Section 4581 (a) (3) of the Vehicle Code. NOTE: This applies to all drivers under the age of 18. 6. The learner’s permit will be valid for one year, with extensions for those requiring more practice time. 7. A young driver's permit will be suspended for 90 days if he/she accumulates six (6) or more points or is convicted of a single high-speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit). C. Junior License: 1. Upon satisfactorily completing all learner’s permit requirements, including the road test, the following restrictions will still apply to anyone with a Junior Driver’s License: a. A junior operator license will be suspended for 90 days if he/she accumulates six (6) or more points or is convicted of a single high-speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit). b. A person operating with a junior license may not be behind the wheel during the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Section §1501(c ) 1 of the Vehicle Code). NOTE: Exceptions for employment and volunteer or charitable service still apply, provided the driver carries a certificate of authorization or affidavit regarding their need to travel. There is no standard form. It is preferred that the authorization be affixed with the company or charity letterhead and signed by an appropriate supervisor. This exemption does not extend to school activities, such as sports, dances, or other social or extracurricular activities. c. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in the vehicle. This applies to all drivers under the age of 18 (Section §4581 (a) (3) of the Vehicle Code).
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D. Unrestricted License 1. A young driver may apply for an unrestricted license before the age of 18 provided he/she maintains an accident and conviction-free record for 12 months and has completed an approved driver’s education course. 2. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in the vehicle. This applies to all drivers under the age of 18, (Section §4581 (a) (3) of the Vehicle Code). 3. A young driver’s unrestricted operator license will be suspended for 90 days if he/she accumulates six (6) or more points or is convicted of a single high-speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit). ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. MOTOR CARRIERS ROAD TAX A. It is the policy of the Philadelphia Police Department to enforce all highway statutes promulgated under the Motor Vehicle Laws of Pennsylvania (Vehicle Code) as well as to promote highway safety. The Motor Carriers Road Tax Statute, Chapter 21 of the Vehicle Code, can be an effective tool used to conduct investigations of vehicles and persons that police would otherwise not encounter. 1. If you have any questions regarding the Motor Carriers Road Tax contact the Police Traffic Division, Truck Enforcement Unit at (215) XXX-XXXX. B. Definitions 1. “IFTA” – The International Fuel Tax Agreement. 2. “Qualified Motor Vehicle” – A motor vehicle, other than a recreational vehicle, which is used, designed or maintained for transportation of persons or property and: a. Having two axles and a gross weight or registered gross weight exceeding 26,001 pounds or more. b. Having three or more axles regardless of weight. c. Used in combination, when the gross weight or registered gross weight of the combination exceeds 26,001 pounds. NOTE: If there is no registered gross weight, then the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of the motor vehicle shall be used.
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C. Enforcement 1. Identification markers and licenses or road tax registration cards shall be issued on a 12-month basis, effective January 1 of each year, and shall be valid through December 31. Enforcement of this section shall not become effective until March 1 of each year. NOTE: Enforcement begins each year on March 1st, in order to allow for out-ofstate operators to obtain identification markers and license or road tax registration cards. 2. Operators of new qualified motor vehicles must carry an IFTA application card which will be valid up to one year from issuance or the registration card. 3. All qualified motor vehicles required to display the identification markers shall permanently affix such identification markers to the exterior portion of both doors of the cab. 4. A legible copy of the IFTA license issued to the motor carrier shall be carried in the cab of any qualified motor vehicle subject to IFTA. a. A vehicle registered in Pennsylvania may bear IFTA stickers from another state. D. Exemptions 1. The following vehicles are exempt from the listed requirements: a. A Pennsylvania registered farm truck complying with the Vehicle Code, Section §1344. b. A Pennsylvania farm truck exempt from registration if in compliance with the Vehicle Code, Section §1302 (a) (10). c. An Emergency Vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code, Section §102 NOTE: A Tow Truck with a boom is classified as an Emergency Vehicle. d. A qualified motor vehicle operated on behalf of any department of the Commonwealth, political subdivision, the District of Columbia, Federal Government or any other state. e. A school bus. f. A motorbus owned or registered to a church. g. Any implement of husbandry as defined in the Vehicle Code, Section 102. DIRECTIVE3.2 - 18
h. Special mobile equipment as defined in the Vehicle Code, Section 102. i. An unladed or towed motor vehicle or unladed trailer entering Pennsylvania solely for repairs. j. A qualified motor vehicle needing emergency repairs securing authority from the State Police to enter the Commonwealth under this Section. k. A commercial implement of husbandry. ______________________________________________________________________________ 11. RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS A. Chapter §12-2700 of the Philadelphia Code establishes permit parking districts within the city.
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Under the provisions of this ordinance, City Council has designated 27 geographical permit parking districts. Any resident living within the boundaries of one of these numbered permit parking districts may apply to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for a permit. Applications may be obtained by mail or in person at the Philadelphia Parking Authority Administration Building, 35 North 8th Street. B. A resident parking permit entitles the holder to park his/her vehicle without regard to time in any parking area within the specified parking district where posted permit parking signs restrict parking to two (2) hours, and to park at a meter in the specified parking district without depositing any fees. C. A resident parking permit is valid only in areas controlled by parking meters or where parking is restricted to two (2) hours or less. The permit does not authorize parking in a “ tow away” zone, “no parking anytime” zone, or in any other area where parking is otherwise restricted or regulated. D. A resident parking permit is valid only on those streets within a permit parking district which have been specifically posted by the Philadelphia Parking Authority with signs authorizing permit parking. E. To be valid, a resident parking permit must be placed on the right rear passenger side window of the vehicle. F. Newer permits will have the expiration date as well as the first and last characters of the license plate punched accordingly. G. Prior to issuing a Traffic Citation (TC) for parking in excess of a posted two-hour limit or for a meter violation, police officers will check the right rear passenger side window of the vehicle to ascertain whether or not a valid resident parking permit is displayed. In addition, officers will check to ensure that the particular street has been posted by the Streets Department with signs authorizing permit parking. If either permit or signs (or both) are missing, a TC will be issued. DIRECTIVE3.2 - 19
H. Where permit parking districts adjoin, an overlapping zone will be created to extend one block into each of the adjoining Police Districts, in which permits from either of the parking districts will be valid. ______________________________________________________________________________ 12. LIST OF PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS: Parking District 1--Rittenhouse Boundaries are as follows: West side of Broad Street on the east, East side of 30th Street on the west, South side of Market Street on the north, North side of Washington Avenue on the south. Parking District 2--West Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: South side of Market Street, on the north, SEPTA high-speed line tracks (EL) on the east and south, the Cobbs Creek on the west. Parking District 3--West Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: SEPTA regional high-speed line tracks on the east and north, City Line Avenue on the west, the Cobbs Creek on the southwest, North side of Market Street on the south. Parking District 4--Washington Square- West Boundaries are as follows: South side of Market Street, on the north, West side of Seventh Street, on the east, North side of South Street, on the south, East side of Broad Street, on the west.
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Parking District 5--Society Hill Boundaries are as follows: South side of Market Street, on the north, North side of South Street, on the south, East side of Seventh Street, on the west, the Delaware River on the east. Parking District 6--Logan Square Boundaries are as follows: West side of Broad Street, on the east, North side of Market Street, on the south, the Schuylkill River on the west, South side of Fairmount Avenue, on the north (to its intersection with 27th Street). Parking District 7--Queen Village Boundaries are as follows: South side of South Street, on the north, North side of Wharton Street, on the south, East side of Sixth Street, on the west, the Delaware River on the east. Parking District 8--East Falls Boundaries are as follows: Wissahickon Avenue, on the east, Wissahickon Creek on the north, Ridge Avenue, on the west, Hunting Park Avenue, on the south. Parking District 9--North Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: West side of Broad Street, on the east , East side of 32nd Street on the west, South side of Lehigh Avenue, on the north, North side of Montgomery Avenue on the south.
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Parking District 10--Chinatown/Old City Boundaries are as follows: North side of Market Street, on the south, South side of Girard Avenue, on the north, the Delaware River on the east, East side of Broad Street, on the west. Parking District 11--Fern Rock/Feltonville Boundaries are as follows: South side of Cheltenham Avenue, on the north, East side of Broad Street, on the west, Roosevelt Boulevard. on the south, SEPTA regional high speed line tracks on 9th Street, Ninth Street to Roosevelt Boulevard on the east. Parking District 12--Frankford Boundaries are as follows: West side of Oxford Avenue to Wakeling Street, South side of Wakeling Street to the Regional High-Speed Line, West side of the Regional High-Speed Line to the Frankford Creek, Frankford Creek to Castor Avenue and the east side of Castor Avenue to Oxford Avenue. Parking District 13--Hunting Park Boundaries are as follows: Broad Street on the west, 5th Street on the east, Roosevelt Boulevard on the north, SEPTA regional high-speed line tracks on the south. Parking District 14--West Oak Lane/Germantown Boundaries are as follows: Broad Street on the east, Hunting Park Avenue on the south, Wissahickon Avenue on the west, Mt. Pleasant Avenue on the northwest and Stenton Avenue on the northeast.
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Parking District 15--Manayunk Boundaries are as follows: The Schuylkill River on the west, the Wissahickon Creek on the south and the east, Germantown Avenue on the northeast and Northwestern Avenue on the northwest. Parking District 16--Lehigh/Somerset Boundaries are as follows: North side of Lehigh Avenue, on the south, West side of Broad Street, on the east, Ridge Avenue on the west, South side of Hunting Park Avenue, on the north. Parking District 17--Fairmount Boundaries are as follows: North side of Fairmount Avenue, on the south, West side of Broad Street, on the east , South side of Montgomery Avenue, on the north, Fairmount Park on the west. Parking District 18--Olney Boundaries are as follows: South side of Cheltenham Avenue, on the north, the Tacony Creek on the east, Roosevelt Boulevard on the south, SEPTA regional high-speed line tracks to 9th Street 9th Street to Roosevelt Boulevard on the west. Parking District 19--Port Richmond Boundaries are as follows: North side of Allegheny Avenue, on the south, South side of Castor Avenue, on the north, East side of Frankford Avenue, on the west, Interstate I-95 on the east.
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Parking District 20--Juniata Park Boundaries are as follows: The Frankford Creek on the north and east, Kensington Avenue, on the southeast, Erie Avenue, on the south, “G” Street, on the west, Ramona Street, on the northwest. Parking District 21--Chestnut Hill Boundaries are as follows: Stenton Avenue, on the east, Northwestern Avenue, on the north, the Chesham Creek on the south, the Wissahickon Creek on the west. Parking District 22--South Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: South side of South Street on the north, West side of 6th Street on the east, East side of Broad Street on the west, North side of Washington Avenue on the south. Parking District 23--South Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: South side of Washington Avenue, on the north, West side of 6th Street, on the east , East side of Broad Street, on the west, North side of Morris Street, on the south. Parking District 24--South Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: South side of Morris Street on the north, West side of 6th Street on the east, East side of Broad Street on the west, North side of Oregon Avenue on the south.
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Parking District 25--Kensington Boundaries are as follows: North side of Girard Avenue on the south, South side of Allegheny Avenue, on the north, Interstate I-95 on the east, East side of Kensington Avenue to York Street, to the east side of 6th Street on the west. Parking District 26--South Philadelphia (west side) Boundaries are as follows: West side of Broad Street, on the east, South side of Washington Avenue, on the north, North side of Morris Street, on the south, the Schuylkill River on the west. Parking District 27--South Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: North side of Oregon Avenue, on the south, South side of Morris street, on the north, West side of Broad Street, on the east, the Schuylkill River on the west. Parking District 28 –South Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: South side of Oregon Avenue on the north, West side of Broad Street on the east, Along the Schuylkill River to its intersection with Passyunk Avenue on the west, the Delaware River reserve basin on the south. Parking District 29 – South Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: South side of Oregon Avenue on the north, the Delaware River on the south and east, East side of Broad Street on the west.
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Parking District 30 – North Philadelphia Boundaries are as follows: East side of Broad Street on the west, SEPTA regional high speed line tracks on the north, North side of Girard Avenue on the south, West side of Front Street on the east. ______________________________________________________________________________ RELATED PROCEDURES: Directive 9.6, Vehicular Accidents Directive 12.8, Vehicle and Pedestrian Investigations ______________________________________________________________________________ PLEAC – Conforms to the standards according to the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. ______________________________________________________________________________ BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER ______________________________________________________________________________ FOOTNOTE GENERAL# DATE SENT REMARKS *1 8583 09-01-17 Changes *2 7005 11-02-17 Change
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EXAMPLE _________________ (Date)
Corinne O’Connor Deputy Executive Director Philadelphia Parking Authority 701 Market Street Suite 5400 Phila, PA 19106 Re: Vehicle Registration #:____________, City Property #: ____________, Vehicle owner (if other than City): _____________________________ Dear _________________ This employee, ______________________, Payroll # _________, of the City of Philadelphia, Police Department, received a parking violation. On the date and time indicated, _______________, was conducting official Police Department business in the area of_____________________________________, On the date of ___________________ at approximately ___________ a.m. /p.m. During this period, the enclosed parking violation(s), Citation(s) # ____________ ____________________________________ was issued to the vehicle used by this employee in the discharge of his/her duties. Please schedule an administrative review of this citation(s). Sincerely, _______________________ (Signature of Commanding Officer) _______________________ (Rank/Title)
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PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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APPENDIX “A” Issued Date: 03-21-12
Effective Date: 03-21-12
Updated Date:
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CITATION (TC) PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.
PROCEDURE A. The following is a block-by-block description for the proper preparation of the Traffic Citation (TC). When preparing a TC, the officer will print all required information in the spaces provided using a ballpoint pen ensuring sufficient pressure to ensure legibility on all copies. After completing the citation, check all copies for legibility and completeness. BLOCK 1: DRIVER NO. Enter the defendant’s Operator’s License Number (OLN) appearing on the driver’s license. If no driver’s license is produced, or no operator’s license number is known, leave this space blank. BLOCK 2: C.D.L. (COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE) Mark this block if the operator has a Commercial Driver’s License. BLOCK 3: STATE Place an “X” in the box if the defendant has provided a Pennsylvania Driver’s License, or enter the standard abbreviation of the state, which issued the defendant’s driver’s license. (Do not enter this information if Driver’s Number is unknown.) BLOCK 4: D.O.B. (DATE OF BIRTH) Enter month, day, and year of the defendant’s birth. MUST BE SIX DIGITS. (Example: 10/05/70) BLOCK 5: SEX Place an “X” in the block designating the defendant’s sex. BLOCK 6: DEFENDANT’S FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME, and LAST NAME Enter the first, middle, and last name of the defendant as it appears on the driver’s license. DIRECTIVE 3.2 - 1 APPENDIX “A”
BLOCK 7: DEFENDANT’S STREET ADDRESS Enter the address of the defendant. If the defendant has moved since issuance of the driver’s license and does not have a change of address, enter the present address in this block and the old address in the Remarks section (Block 57) at the bottom of the citation. BLOCK 8: CITY Enter the city as it appears on the defendant’s driver’s license. BLOCK 9: STATE Place an “X” in the box provided if the defendant is a Pennsylvania resident, or enter the standard abbreviation of the state where the defendant resides as it appears on the defendant’s driver’s license. BLOCK 10: ZIP CODE Enter the zip code assigned to the area in which the defendant resides as it appears on the defendant’s driver’s license. BLOCK 11: OWNER’S NAME (if different from defendant) Enter the owner’s name as it appears on the registration card. If the owner and operator is the same person, leave this block blank. BLOCK 11A: IDENTIFICATION SOURCE Check the block for the appropriate source of documentation that supports the information entered in block #11. BLOCK 12: OWNER’S ADDRESS (if different from defendant) Enter the owner’s address. If the owner has moved since issuance of the registration card and does not have a change of address, enter the present address in this block and the old address in the Remark section (Block 57). BLOCK 13: VEHICLE REGISTRATION NO. Enter the registration number of the vehicle being operated. If the violator is operating a bicycle print the word “BICYCLE” in this block. BLOCK 14: REG. YR. Enter the last two (2) digits of the registration year. DIRECTIVE 3.2 - 2 APPENDIX “A”
BLOCK 15: STATE Place an “X” in the box provided if the vehicle is registered in the State of Pennsylvania, or enter the standard abbreviation of the state that issued the registration plate. BLOCK 16: MAKE Enter the specific make of the vehicle. (Example: Lincoln, Saab, Ford, Subaru) BLOCK 17: TYPE Enter the standard abbreviation of the type of vehicle. Ambulance Bus Bicycle Convertible Coupe Fire Truck Hearse House Trailer Implement of Husbandry Mobile Home Moped Motorcycle Motor Driven Cycle Motor Home Omnibus Pedacycle Roadster School Bus Sedan Snowmobile Special Mobile Equipment Station Wagon Taxi Touring Car Trailer Truck Truck Tractor
AMS BUS BY CONV CP FT HEAR HT IMP MH MOPD MC MODC HC OBUS PCY RD SBUS SDN SNO SME SW TAXI TR TRL TK TT
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only basic colors. For cars with two different colors, separate the colors with a slash (example: red/blue). BLOCK 19 If two or more vehicles are linked (e.g. tractor-trailer, tow truck), use TO 24: these blocks to enter the registration information of the linked vehicles. BLOCK 25: VIOLATION TYPE Check “Vehicle Code” or “Ordinance.” Then check “Filed on Information Received,” “Active Work Zone,” “Lab Services Requested,” or “Safety Corridor” if any of these apply. Finally, enter the total fine due in accordance with current Traffic Court fine schedules. NOTE: Several fines on the citation book cover have been designated as escalating fines. The Total Due block will be left blank for any violation that has an asterisk (*) in the “Fine” column of the citation book cover. The defendant will be advised that he/she must appear at Traffic Court in these instances as explained on the back of the defendant’s copy of the citation. BLOCK 26: CHARGE SECTION & SUBSECTION Enter the appropriate section and subsection violated in either the Vehicle Code or local ordinance. Enter the exact title of the section violated as shown in the Vehicle Code (example: Overtaking Vehicle on the Right) or the exact title of the City Ordinance). BLOCK 27: NATURE OF OFFENSE Enter a brief but sufficient summary of the facts to advise the defendant of the nature of the charge against him/her (example: Improper Overtaking of a Vehicle on the Right, Passed on Shoulder). If the description of the offense being entered in this block is the same as listed in Block 25, leave this block blank. Do not enter “Same as Above.” NOTE: If the citation is filed on the basis of information received either by a civilian or by another police officer, check the block “FILED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED” in Block 25. BLOCK 28: SPEED TIMED Enter the speed, if applicable, that the defendant’s vehicle was timed or estimated. Include “EST” (estimated) when applicable. BLOCK 29 SPEED ALLOWED Enter the posted speed limit allowed, if applicable. DIRECTIVE 3.2 - 4 APPENDIX “A”
BLOCK 30: WEIGHT PERMITTED When issuing a citation for violations of Chapter 49 of the Vehicle Code, pertaining to size, weight, and load enter the posted weight permitted in this block. BLOCK 31: ACTUAL VEHICLE WEIGHT When issuing a citation for violations of Chapter 49 of the vehicle Code, pertaining to size, weight, and load enter the actual loaded weight of the vehicle in this block. BLOCK 32: FOLLOWED Enter the distance followed in miles or tenths of miles. BLOCK 33: TIMED (MILES) Enter the distance timed in miles or tenths of miles. BLOCK 34: TIMED (SECONDS) Enter the distance timed in seconds. BLOCK 35: SPEED EQUIP. SERIAL NO. Enter the serial number of the equipment used to determine the defendant’s speed. If a speedometer, enter the registration number of the patrol vehicle. BLOCK 36: SPEED DETECT. EQUIP. TYPE Enter the type of speed detector equipment used to determine the defendant’s speed. (Example: Speedometer, stopwatch, VASCAR). BLOCK 37: STAT. EQUIP. TST. Enter the type of speedometer-testing station or the speed-timing device testing station. BLOCK 38: DATE EQUIP. TST. Enter the month, day, and year the patrol vehicle speedometer was tested or the date the VASCAR or other speed detector equipment was tested by the speedometer-testing station or speed-timing device testing station.
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BLOCK 39: ACC. ARREST/RPT. NO. Legally, when a citation is issued, it is an arrest. If a citation is issued as a result of an auto accident, this block will be checked “yes.” In addition, the District Control Number (DC #) assigned to the Accident Report will be placed in this block. If a citation is issued and no accident occurred, this block will be left blank. BLOCK 40: LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE Enter the location of the violation. (Example: Westbound on the 1500 block Market Street; or if at an intersection, southbound on 57th Street at Vine Street). BLOCK 41: DISTRICT OCC. Enter the number of the police district where the violation occurred. BLOCK 42: SELECTIVE ENF. Enter the two-digit code number 01 to 10, if the violation occurred in a selective enforcement zone. BLOCK 43: DIR. OF TRAVEL Circle the appropriate direction of travel (N-S-E-W). BLOCK 44: WEATHER CONDITIONS Enter the weather conditions at the time of the violation. (Example: CLEAR, CLOUDY, RAIN, SNOW, FOG, SLEET.) BLOCK 45: OFFENSE DATE Enter the month, day, and year the violation occurred. MUST BE SIX DIGITS. (Example: 10/26/94.) BLOCK 46: DAY Enter the day of the week on which the violation occurred. (Example: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.) BLOCK 47: TIME Enter the time the violation occurred. Place an “X” in the box for the appropriate AM/PM designation. DO NOT USE MILITARY TIME. (Example: 2:30 PM.) DIRECTIVE 3.2 - 6 APPENDIX “A”
BLOCKS: 48-51
NOTICE TO APPEAR These 4 blocks must be filled in by the issuing officer indicating the month, day, year and time the defendant is to appear at Traffic Court. The information for these blocks can be found on the inside cover of the ticket book.
BLOCK 52: DEFENDANT’S SIGNATURE – ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF CITATION The defendant shall be requested to sign his/her name in this space. If they refuse to do so, enter the word “REFUSED” and issue the violator their copy of the citation. No further action is necessary. BLOCK 53: DATE Enter the month, day, and year the citation was issued to the defendant and place an “X” in the “Issued” block. In cases where it is not feasible to issue the citation to the defendant or where evidence of another offense is determined during an investigation, enter the date the citation is filed (transmitted) with Traffic Court, and place an “X” in the “Filed” block. BLOCK 54: STATION ADDRESS Enter “Franklin Square” BLOCK 55: DIST. ISS. Enter the number of the police district/unit, platoon, and squad to which the officer completing the citation is assigned. (Example: 35th District, 2 Platoon, Squad B would be written as 35-2B.) BLOCK 56: LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Place an “X” in the box designated “CITY POLICE”. BLOCK 57: 75 PA C.S.A. SEC. 1543 VIOLATION/JUVENILE A&B If a juvenile is issued a citation for Section 1543 of the Vehicle Code, “Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended or Revoked,” the “Parents Notified” block (#57B) will be checked “yes” or “no.”
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BLOCK 57: REMARKS Every citation issued must contain a concise narrative of the violation, including a description of the defendant when he/she cannot provide a driver’s license to the officer. If the citation is filed on the basis of information received, include the name of the civilian or other police officer providing the information. If accompanied by another officer, include their rank and name. Refer to any other related report by number and the name of the defendant. NOTE : Police Officers issuing a traffic citation for violations occurring in a school crossing zone or a street adjacent to a school during the hours of 6am to 6pm, Monday-Friday, will indicate “School Zone Violation” in this section of the violation. This will allow traffic court and parking authority personnel to alert judges to the severity of these infractions. BLOCK 58: COMM. VEH. Place an “X” in this block if the defendant was operating a commercial vehicle. HAZ. MAT. Place an “X” in this block if the defendant was operating a vehicle that contained a hazardous material. BLOCK 59: SCHOOL VEH. Check this box if the vehicle is specifically designated or placarded for the transportation of school children whether or not there are student passengers aboard. 16 PASS. VEH. Check this box if the vehicle has the capacity for 16 or more passengers whether or not there are passengers aboard. BLOCK 60: MARKED / UNMARKED Place an “X” in the appropriate box to indicate if the vehicle of the stopping officer was marked or unmarked. BLOCK 61: TOTAL DUE Enter the total fine due in accordance with current Traffic Court fine schedules (information can be found on the inside cover of the ticket book).
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BLOCK 62: SECTION / SUB SEC. Enter the appropriate section and subsection violated in either the Vehicle Code or City Ordinance. BLOCK 63: DATE The date issued or filed with Traffic Court must be placed in this block for tracking purposes. NOTE: The block for the officer’s signature is not numbered. However, it can be found just below block #48 (Notice to Appear section). Officers will legibly sign their name and clearly enter their badge number in this block. ______________________________________________________________________________ BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER ______________________________________________________________________________
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PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
DIRECTIVE 3.2
APPENDIX “B” Issued Date: 04-10-00
Effective Date: 04-10-00
Updated Date:
SUBJECT: PARKING VIOLATION REPORT (PVR) PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ 1.
PROCEDURE A. The following is a block-by-block description for the proper preparation of the Parking Violation Report (PVR). When preparing the PVR, the issuing officer will print all required information in the spaces provided using a ballpoint pen. After completing the violation, check both copies for legibility and completeness. BLOCK 1: DATE Enter the date the violation occurred. Fill in the date, starting with the month, followed by the day of the month, followed by the year. Use numeric characters. Use only the last two characters of the year (example: 8/17/00). BLOCK 2: STATE Check the box corresponding to the license plate state if the vehicle bears a plate from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland, or Virginia. If the state is not listed, use the two boxes to the right to enter the two-character state abbreviation. BLOCK 3: VEHICLE LICENSE NUMBER Write the license plate number of the vehicle in violation in the boxes provided, one character per box. Start in the first box on the left. If the plate number does not fill all spaces, draw a horizontal line through the remaining spaces (example: /A/B/C/1/2/3/4/-/). BLOCK 4: VEHICLE MAKE The correct entry under vehicle make is the manufacturer, not the model. Do not record vehicle models. Check the box corresponding to the vehicle make. If the vehicle make is not listed use the section to the left to write the appropriate vehicle make abbreviation. BLOCK 5: VEHICLE COLOR Write the color of the vehicle. Try to be as descriptive as possible using only basic colors. For cars with two different colors, separate the colors with a slash (i .e., red/blue).
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BLOCK 6: TIME If the ticket required timing the vehicle, enter the time it was first observed in the left section and circle AM or PM. Then write the time the ticket was issued in the right section and circle AM or PM. If the ticket is issued for a violation which does not require timing write the time of the violation in the right section and circle AM or PM. The time the ticket is written is always in the right section of this area of the ticket. BLOCK 7: LOCATION Be as accurate as possible when writing the location. Always use actual number addresses when possible. If there is no address in front of you, but there is one across the street, use “opposite”. If there is no address available, use the block number as the location of the vehicle. Be as specific as possible, but be brief. The following are some examples: 1803 Race opposite 1803 Race 1800 Race, NW corner BLOCK 8: N/S/E/W Use this area to indicate side of the street on which the violation is located (i. e., north side, south side, east side, west side). BLOCK 9: DISTRICT Enter the number of the police district where the violation occurred. This is entered as a two-digit numeric code (example: 5th Police District would be entered as 05, not 5th). In addition, enter the two-digit code, number 1 to 10, if the parking violation occurred in a selective enforcement area (example: 35th Police District, Area 5, would be written 35-05). BLOCK 10: METER NUMBER Enter the meter number, one character per box. BLOCK 11: TAZ/RPP Check off the block marked “TAZ” if the violation occurred in a posted Tow-Away-Zone. Check off the block marked “RPP” if the vehicle is parked in a posted Residential Parking Permit block. BLOCK 12
: BADGE NUMBER
Clearly write your badge number. DIRECTIVE 3.2 - 2 APPENDIX “F”
BLOCK 13
: DISTRICT/ PLATOON/ SECTOR
Enter the numeric district and platoon and the alpha character of the squad in which the issuing officer is assigned (example: 35th Police District, 2 Platoon, and Squad A, would be entered 35-2-A). BLOCK 14
: SIGNATURE OF OFFICER
Sign your first initial and last name. BLOCK 15
: VIOLATIONS
Check the box next to the appropriate violation. Do not circle the violation or the fine amount. Seven additional violations have been added to the ticket reducing the number of occasions you will have to write the violation information on the ticket. They are: PASSENGER LOADING ZONE BLOCKING DRIVEWAY HANDICAPPED SPACE BLOCKING HP RAMP TAXI STAND IMPROPER 2-WAY SNOW ROUTE A few violations require additional information: STOPPING PROHIBITED If it is a rush hour or no stopping during specific hours, check the box next to “BETWEEN POSTED HOURS”. PARKING PROHIBITED Check the box next to the appropriate No Parking regulation-- ANYTIME, IN THIS STREET, BETWEEN POSTED HOURS OTHER For violations not listed, enter the appropriate section of the Traffic Code found on the ticket book and the associated fine. Do not write an amount for fine and penalty. Write the name of the violation on the line for comments. BLOCK 16:
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COMMENTS
In this space, include any information which you would have included in the “Notes” section of the old ticket. Include any notes or circumstances which you feel are important to document the validity of the ticket. It is no longer necessary, however, to indicate the time the vehicle was first observed on violations which require timing, since that was DIRECTIVE 3.2 - 3 APPENDIX “F”
recorded in Section 6. In addition, police officers issuing a violation report for violations occurring in a school crossing zone or a street adjacent to a school during the hours of 6am to 6pm., Monday-Friday, will indicate “School Zone Violation” in this section of the violation. This will allow traffic court and parking authority personnel to alert judges to the severity of these infractions. When the ticket is completed, place it on the vehicle with the word “VIOLATION” at the top facing out. ______________________________________________________________________________ BY COMMAND OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER ______________________________________________________________________________
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(Reverse Side of PVR)
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