Removed Fall 2006
February, 1995
Chabot College
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 65
TRAFFIC RULES AND INVESTIGATION
Catalog Description:
65 - Traffic Rules and Investigation
Traffic law enforcement, regulation and control; fundamentals of traffic accident
investigation; California Vehicle Code. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 61
(completed with a grade of C or higher). 3 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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understand the historical development and current trends in traffic control;
know the majority of the laws relating to all aspects of traffic;
understand public relations;
list the majority of the techniques used in traffic investigation;
develop attitudes necessary for coping with future problems.
Course Content:
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Introduction
A.
History of traffic control
B.
Current trends
Direction
A.
Visual
B.
Registration and title
C.
Licenses
D.
Administration
E.
Rules of the road
Law Enforcement
A.
California Vehicle Code
B.
Local Municipal Ordinances
C.
General Enforcement
D.
Selective Enforcement
E.
Citation, summons, arrest
Accident Prevention
A.
Maintaining order on streets and highways
B.
Public education
3 units
Chabot College
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 65, Page 2
February 1995
Course Content: (continued)
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Accident Investigation
A.
Reason for investigation
B.
Approach to public
C.
Requirements for a traffic investigation
D.
Stages in the investigation
(1)
Preventing additional accidents at a scene
(2)
Recording scene
a.
Photography
b.
Measurements
c.
Sketching
d.
Evidence and conditions
e.
Drivers' statements
f.
Witnesses' statements
E.
Accident Report
F.
Court Appearance
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Audio-visual
Classroom and field demonstrations
Information sheets
Guest lecturers
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Short quizzes
Term paper or project evaluation
Mid-term and final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Collision Road Manual, Department of Motor Vehicles
Special Student Materials:
None.
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