MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

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What should you do if you observe a driver in oncoming traffic running a red light?

Flip on the vehicle and go after it
Let the driver go as it is just a civil infraction
Stop and wait for it to turn green
Report the incident to dispatch

The correct answer is: Let the driver go as it is just a civil infraction

The correct response in this situation involves understanding the nature of the infraction and your role as a law enforcement officer. When observing a driver in oncoming traffic running a red light, the appropriate action would be to report the incident to dispatch. This allows for proper tracking and potential intervention while ensuring your own safety and that of others on the road. Choosing to let the driver go, based on the belief that it is merely a civil infraction, may overlook the potential severity of the action. Running a red light can lead to serious traffic accidents and pose a significant danger to other drivers and pedestrians. Reporting the incident is essential as it not only alerts other officers to the situation but also provides a record that could be used for future enforcement or investigations. It's important for officers to follow established protocols in such scenarios rather than attempting to take immediate action alone, which could lead to unsafe and chaotic situations. By reporting to dispatch, the situation can be assessed by dispatched units who may then decide how to handle the violation safely and effectively.