202-24 Motor Scooter Operator

Front 1

How fast may a scooter be operated?

Back 1

Operate scooter at a slow, safe rate of speed. 3-wheel scooters may be operated on all tours at speeds not exceeding 20 M.P.H

(step 1,1a)

Front 2

T or F: Scooter headlights are only necessary when operating a scooter at night

Back 2

False! Operate scooter with headlights on at all times

(step 2)

Front 3

Report to command by telephone this often

Back 3

Report to command by telephone each hour or during emergencies as directed by CO

(step 3)

Front 4

When may a scooter be used to pursue motor vehicles or be assigned to expressways or parkways?

Back 4

Never! Do not use scooter to pursue motor vehicles nor be assigned to expressways or parkways

(step 4)

Front 5

What step must be done immediately after arrival on post?

Back 5

Check road conditions of entire post and make Activity Log entry

(step 6)

Front 6

When weather/road conditions make scooter operation dangerous, what will the scooter operator do?

Back 6

Request reassignment when original assignment is hazardous due to spill out from trucks, construction or other poor road surface conditions

(step 6)

*remember, PS will direct you to Lt.PC/DO for reassignment (202-17)*

Front 7

When is scooter duty not performed?

Back 7

When:

Rain, snow, sleet, heavy fog, or any precipitation causes ground to become slippery. 3-wheel scooters may be used in moderate rain and fog

Patches of snow or ice remain from previous storm

High winds interfere with control of scooter

Temp. falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 0 degrees Celsius, except 3-wheel scooters

(step 7 a-d)

Front 8

Receive refresher training in motor scooter operation when member:

Back 8

a. Has been involved in scooter collision

b. Has not operated a Dept scooter within 6 mos period and is being considered for assignment to operate scooters

c. Has performed scooter duty for 1 year period without attending refresher course

(step 8 a-c)

Front 9

Inspect scooter to ensure it is in serviceable condition and enter this in Activity Log

Back 9

F.O.G

Findings

Odometer reading

Gas, in tank

(step 9)

Front 10

When may a member operate a scooter?

Back 10

Only when assigned, properly licensed and designated as qualified Dept Scooter Operator

(step 10)

Front 11

Always monitor this

Back 11

Monitor portable radio

(step 11)

Front 12

What must be worn while operating scooters, and what is the exception with 3-wheel scooters?

Back 12

Wear dual-purpose disorder control/scooter helmet with face shield in place. Face shield is not required to be in place when operating 3-wheel scooter

(step 12, 12a)

Front 13

Wear reflective belt or reflective traffic safety vest during these hours

Back 13

During the hours of darkness

(step 13)

Front 14

Obey all traffic control devices, and operate siren and roof lights on 3-wheel scooters when

Back 14

Necessary

(step 14, 14a - verbatim)

Front 15

Use extreme caution when approaching

Back 15

Intersections or making turns

(step 15)

Front 16

May a scooter operator respond to a job within 5 blocks of their location?

Back 16

Do not respond to radio runs unless specifically directed by Central.

*5 block rule does not apply to scooters*

(step 16)