Policy Text
Number:
Winter Garden
59
Police Department
Rescinds:
General Order
SUBJECT: Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations
EFFECTIVE: December 2, 2013
REVISED: November 1, 2017
Table of Contents:
59.1 Purpose
59.2 Policy
59.3 Authority
59.4 Definitions
59.5 Procedures
59.6 Response to Calls for Service
59.1 PURPOSE:
This directive provides procedures for the operation of a law enforcement vehicle by a
department member.
59.2 POLICY:
All personnel operating emergency law enforcement vehicles shall exercise due regard for
the safety of all persons and operate the vehicle in compliance with all applicable state
traffic laws.
59.3 AUTHORITY:
Section 316.072(5), Florida Statutes
Florida Law Enforcement Driving Task Force Committee
59.4 DEFINITIONS:
59.4.1 Distracted Driving – Any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from
the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and
bystander safety. These types of distractions include texting, using a cell phone
or smartphone, eating and drinking, using a navigation system, viewing and/or
typing on a laptop, or reading while driving.
59.4.2 Due Regard – When a reasonably careful person, performing similar duties
under similar circumstances, would act in the same manner.
59.4.3 Emergency – A situation in which there is a high probability of death or serious
bodily injury to an individual or significant property loss.
59.4.4 Officer – Any sworn law enforcement agent who has the authority to arrest.
General Order 59
Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations
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