Traffic Stops
Training reference: officer notes, state codes, and scripted scenarios for speeding and reckless driving. Each main section is collapsible — click "Details" to expand.
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Officer Notes (General)
Officer badge number left blank for in-game use: Badge _____.
- Always position vehicle slightly left, front protruding for visibility and safety.
- Suspect steps out and moves to side of the road for questioning.
- Run Plate confirms vehicle registration & owner only.
- Caution only if driver not registered owner.
State Codes (Quick Reference)
- 2 = On Patrol
- 5 = Enroute to Incident
- 7 = Committed – Deployable
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Scenario 1 – Speeding & Reckless Driving (Driver Owns Vehicle)
Situation
Vehicle travelling erratically, driver is the registered owner.
Step-by-Step
Initial Sighting / Stop Request
Radio: "Badge _____ reporting, vehicle [make/colour/plate], speeding, reckless driving on A321, postcode 4B2, travelling northbound, State 5."
Initiate Stop
- Activate lights.
- Position slightly left, front protruding.
- Radio: "Badge _____ stopping vehicle, State 7."
Direct Suspect
"Please turn off your engine and step out of the vehicle. Move to the side of the road for safety."
Check Vehicle & Driver
Run Plate → registration & owner
Radio: "Badge _____ plate [ABC123], driver confirmed as registered owner, State 7 clear."
Introduce Yourself & Explain Stop
"Good evening, I’m [Rank/Name] with KNG Police Department. You were stopped for speeding and reckless driving."
Actions
- Issue FPN / report.
- No arrest or caution required.
Conclude Stop
"Thank you for your cooperation. You may return to your vehicle and continue once my lights are off."
Radio: "Badge _____ stop complete, driver compliant, State 2."
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Scenario 2 – Speeding & Reckless Driving (Driver Not Registered Owner)
Situation
Vehicle travelling erratically, driver is not the registered owner.
Step-by-Step
Initial Sighting / Stop Request
Radio: "Badge _____ reporting, vehicle [make/colour/plate], speeding, reckless driving on B502, postcode 7D4, travelling southbound, State 5."
Initiate Stop
- Activate lights, position left, front protruding.
- Radio: "Badge _____ stopping vehicle, State 7."
Direct Suspect
"Please turn off your engine and step out. Move to the side of the road for safety."
Check Vehicle & Driver
Run Plate → registration & owner
Radio: "Badge _____ plate [DEF456], driver not registered owner, questioning authorisation, State 7."
Introduce Yourself & Give Caution
"You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention something later relied upon in court. Anything you say may be used in evidence."
Ask: "Are you authorised to drive this vehicle?"
Actions if Not Authorised
- Instruct: "You are not authorised to drive this vehicle. Turn around and place your hands behind your back."
- Place under arrest.
- Officer remains State 7 while handling suspect.
- Follow server arrest procedures (e.g., handcuffs, F9>Player>Put in vehicle if transporting).
Section 32 PACE Act Search (If Arrested)
- Radio: "Badge _____ conducting Section 32 search on arrested suspect, State 7."
- Check outer clothing (pockets, waistband, jacket) for weapons or dangerous items.
- Document any items seized.
- Radio: "Badge _____ Section 32 search complete, transporting suspect to custody, State 7."
Actions if Authorised
- Issue FPN / report.
Conclude Stop
"You may return to your vehicle once my lights are off."
Radio: "Badge _____ stop complete, driver compliant, State 2."
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Scenario 3 – Vehicle Stop (Stolen Vehicle)
Situation
A vehicle has been reported stolen and is spotted travelling erratically.
Step-by-Step Scenario
Initial Sighting / Stop Request
Radio: "Badge _____ reporting, stolen vehicle [make/colour/plate] sighted on C123, postcode 3F7, travelling eastbound, State 5."
(State 5 = Enroute to Incident)
Initiate Stop
- Activate lights immediately.
- Position vehicle slightly left, front protruding.
- Radio: "Badge _____ stopping stolen vehicle, State 7."
(State 7 = Committed – Deployable)
Direct Suspect
"Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and step out. Move to the side of the road for your safety."
Check Vehicle & Plate
Run Plate → shows vehicle stolen alert
Confirm registered owner does not match driver
Radio: "Badge _____ plate [GHI789], stolen vehicle, driver unauthorised, State 7."
Introduce Yourself & Issue Caution
"You do not have to say anything, but anything you do say may be used in evidence. You are in possession of a stolen vehicle."
Ask: "Are you the authorised driver of this vehicle?"
Actions if Not Authorised
Instruct suspect:
"You are not authorised to drive this vehicle. Turn around and place your hands behind your back."
- Place under arrest immediately.
- Officer remains State 7 while securing suspect and vehicle.
Section 32 PACE Act Search (After Arrest)
- Radio: "Badge _____ conducting Section 32 search on arrested suspect, State 7."
- Check outer clothing (pockets, waistband, jacket) for weapons or dangerous items.
- Document any items seized.
- Radio: "Badge _____ Section 32 search complete, transporting suspect to custody, State 7."
Transport / Conclude Stop
"You will be transported to custody for possession of a stolen vehicle."
Radio: "Badge _____ stop complete, suspect under arrest, State 2."
(State 2 = On Patrol / returning to normal duties after securing suspect)
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Radio / State Reference & Step Table
Radio / State Reference
State Meaning 2 On Patrol 5 Enroute to Incident 7 Committed – Deployable Step-by-Step Action Table
Step Action Officer Line Radio Line State 1 Initial Sighting / Stop Request – "Badge _____ reporting, vehicle [make/colour/plate], speeding, reckless driving on [road], postcode [XXXX], travelling [direction], State 5." 5 (Enroute to Incident) 2 Initiate Stop / Position Vehicle Position slightly left, front protruding; lights on "Badge _____ stopping vehicle, State 7." 7 (Committed – Deployable) 3 Direct Suspect Ask suspect to step out safely – 7 4 Check Vehicle & Driver Run plate → confirm registration & ownership "Badge _____ plate [XXXX], driver confirmed/not owner, State 7." 7 5 Introduce Yourself / Explain Stop "Good evening, I’m [Rank/Name] with KNG PD. Stopped for speeding/reckless driving." – 7 6 Question (if driver not owner) Give caution, ask if authorised "Badge _____ questioning authorisation, State 7." 7 7 Actions If authorised → FPN / report; If not authorised → instruct turn, place under arrest – 7 8 Section 32 Search (if Arrested) Check outer clothing for weapons/dangerous items (if arrested) "Badge _____ conducting Section 32 search, State 7." 7 9 Conclude Stop / Transport "You may return to your vehicle once my lights are off." OR transport to custody if arrested "Badge _____ stop complete, driver compliant, State 2." OR "Badge _____ Section 32 complete, transporting to custody, State 7." 2 (On Patrol) or 7 (if transporting) Scenario Notes
- Scenario 1: Driver owns vehicle → no caution or arrest required.
- Scenario 2: Driver not owner → give caution, arrest if unauthorised, conduct Section 32 search.
- Scenario 3: Stolen vehicle → always arrest, conduct Section 32 search before transport.
- Section 32 PACE Act Search: Mandatory after arrest; check outer clothing for weapons/dangerous items before transport to custody.
- Suspect safety: Always step out and move to side of the road.
- Vehicle positioning: Officer slightly left, front protruding for visibility.
- Run Plate → registration & ownership only.
Adapt scripts to the situation and always prioritise officer and public safety.