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TEMECULA PUBLIC/TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD AT
CITY HALL
43174 Business Park Drive
Temecula, California
Thursday, February 24, 1994 - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONERS: Pen1', Sander, Guerriero,
Johnson, Coo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on
items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you
desire to speak to the Commission about an item rlQt listed on the Agenda, a pink 'Request
to Speak' form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items, a 'Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording
Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a five (5) minute time limit for
individual speakers.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Minutes of January 27.1994
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of January 27, 1994.
(Continued to the Meeting of March 24, 1994)
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8.
9.
10.
"StOD" Sign on Enfield Lane at Riverton Lane
RECOMMENDATION
2.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend to City Council to
establish a "Stop" control on Enfield Lane at Riverton Lane.
Sub-Committee to Study the Jefferson Avenue Corridor from Via Montezuma North
to Sanborn Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission form a sub-committee to investigate
possible safety improvements along Jefferson Avenue from Overland Drive
north to Sanborn Avenue.
Traffic SiQnal Priority List - MethodoloQy
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the Methodology to be used
to establish a Traffic Signal Priority List.
Pedestrian. Vehicular and Bicycle Traffic Adjacent to Temecula Community Recreation
Center/Rancho California Soorts Park
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Item placed on agenda by Commissioner Guerriero for discussion only.
Speed Undulations - Follow-uo Reoort
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Receive and File
Traffic Engineer's Report
Police Chief's Report
Fire Chief's Report
Commission Reports
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be
held on Thursday, March 24, 1994 at 7:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room,
43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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ITEM NO. I
ITEM NO. 2
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Leuber, Traffic Engineer
February 24, 1994
Item 2
"$too" Sign on En~eld Lane at Riverton Lane
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission recommend to City Council to establish a "Stop"
control on Enfield Lane at Riverton Lane.
BACKGROUND:
Staff received a request to investigate the possible need for placing a "Stop" Sign on Enfield
Lane at Riverton Lane. Staff has verified that this location does warrant positive right of way
assignment.
Upon investigation of the intersection of Enfield Lane and Riverton Lane it became obvious
that sight distance was limited for eastbound traffic due to the existing topography. The
California Department of Transportation's Traffic Manual lists seven (7) conditions which may
warrant a "Stop" Sign. The one that applied to this location states:
"That a stop sign may be warranted on a minor street, where the safe approach speed
to the intersection is less than 10 miles per hour."
Due to sight restrictions, staff recommends the installation of a "Stop" sign on Enfield Lane.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Stop Sign and Post -- $125.00
Attachments:
Exhibit "A"
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ITEM NO. 3
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer//~,Z
February 24, 1994
Item 3
Sub-Committee to Study the Jefferson Avenue Corridor from Via
Montezuma North to Sanborn Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission form a sub-committee to investigate possible safety
improvements along Jefferson Avenue from Via Montezuma north to Sanborn Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The Public/Traffic Safety Commission felt that the existing traffic patterns along Jefferson
Avenue should be examined in order to investigate possible improvements that could increase
safety. It was felt that it is important to include the adjacent property owners, two members
of the Commission, Police and staff in a sub-committee to investigate reducing the existing
conflicts.
The initial task of the sub-committee could be to determine four things:
2.
3.
4.
Exact limits of the study area.
A list of committed members.
General meeting schedule and date of completion.
Overall project goals and objectives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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ITEM NO. 4
AGENDA REPORT
TO:
FROM:
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer ~,Z
DATE:
February 24, 1994
SUBJECT:
Item 4
Traffic Signal Priority List - Methodology
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Public/Traffic Safety Commission approve the Methodology to be used to establish
a Traffic Signal Priority List.
BACKGROUND:
The Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department has formulated a proposed
methodology forthe prioritization of future traffic signal locations. The proposed methodology
is provided below for your review and comment. A brief description of our analysis procedure
is also included to help understand the proposed document.
CITY OF TEMECULA
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY PROCEDURE
Purpose
The City now has numerous signalized intersections, with other intersections that
meet or are close to meeting traffic signal warrants. The City's traffic signal
mitigation fee allows the installation of several signal systems each year. Requests
are regularly received from various areas of the City for new traffic signals. In the
past, it has been difficult to evaluate the importance of a request for installation of
traffic signals in the context of an overall Capital Improvement Program. As a result
of these difficulties, and in order to assist Staff, the Traffic and Transportation
Commission along with the City Council in programming future projects, this Traffic
Signal Priority Procedure has been developed.
Methodology
In order to prioritize the need for a traffic signal installation at a not yet signalized
intersection, a numerical or point ranking system based on nine (9) traffic signal
warrants was utilized. Listed below are the warrants. These warrants are established
and published by both Caltrans and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Minimum Vehicle Volume
Interruption of Continuous Traffic
Minimum Pedestrian Volume
Accident Experience
Combination of Warrants
Four Hour Volume
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7. Peak Hour Volume
8. School Crossing
9. Systems
The above warrants are listed in their order of importance. The list was developed
after discussions with traffic engineers and professional judgment. For each study
intersection and study location, a percentage satisfied for each warrant was
determined (see Figures I through 7) and then assigned a point value using the graphs
shown in Figures 8 through 14. The intersection with the highest point total was
given the highest priority.
Procedure
Traffic counts and historical accident data are collected for each intersection. This
information was used to complete the traffic signal warrant sheets and are discussed
below.
Percentages satisfied for warrants was calculated as below. These percentages are
then plotted on the appropriate graph and a point value assigned:
Warrant No. 1 - Minimum vehicular volume
Warrant No. 2 - Interruption of continuous traffic
Warrant No. 3 - Minimum pedestrian volume
Warrant No. 5 - Combination of warrants
Warrant No. 8 - School Crossing
For Warrant No. 4, Accident Experience, the total number of correctable accidents is
plotted on the appropriate graph and the corresponding points assigned.
Warrant No. 6, Four Hour Volumes, and Warrant No. 7, Peak Hours Volumes and
Systems, were assigned points using figure - only, if the warrant was 100% satisfied.
The total number of points for each warrant at each intersection is determined. The
location with the highest point value is ranked as having the highest priority for
construction.
Figures I through 14 are included for your reference. The Traffic Division will be scheduling
analysis of potential intersections considered, stating with those shown in Table 1. If you feel
other locations should be included in our analysis, please contact my office at your
ConvenjeRce.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
Attachments:
Figures 1 through 7
Figures 8 through 14
Figure 15
Table I
Warrant Sheets
Point Value Graphs
Point Value Summary Sheet
Future Locations Considered For Signalization
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANTS
CALC DATE
CHK DATE
Major St: Critical Approach Speed
Minor St: Critical Approach Speed
Critical speec~ of major street traffic > 40 mph ......... [] 1
' ' ' ' ' or RURAL (R)
In built up area of isolated community of < 10,000 pop .......... []
[] URBAN (U)
WARRANT I - Minimum Vehicular Volume
MINIMUM REOUIREMENTS
(BO% SHOWN IN BRACKETS)
u I n II u t n
LANES
Maior S~'eet (400)
(336)
100% SATISFIED YES []
80% SATISFIED YES []
PERCENT SATISFIED
POINTS
mph
mph
NO []
NO []
Hour
WARRANT 2 - Interruption of Continuous Traffic
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(80% SHOWN IN BRACKETS)
u I n u I
APPROACH 1 II 2 Or more
LANES
_M, aior Street (600)
(504)
100% SATISFIED YES [] NO []
80% SATISFIED YES [] NO []
PERCENT SATISFIED
POINTS
/////
Hour
WARRANT
3 - Minimum Pedestrian Volume
100% SATISFIED
REOUIREMENT FULFILLED
Pedestrian volume crossing the major street is 100 or more
for each of any/our hours or is 190 or more during any one Yes [] No []
hour; AND
There are less than 60 gaps per hour in the major street traf-
fic stream of adequate length for pedestrians to cross; AND Yes F~ No []
The nearest traffic signal along the major street is greate~
than 300 teet; AND Yes [] No []
The new traffic signal will not seriously disrupt progressive
traffic flow on the major street, Yes [] No []
YES [] NO []
PERCENT SATISFIED
POINTS
The satisfaction of a warrant is net necessarily justification tor a signal. Delay, congestion, confusion or other
evidence of the need for right-of-way assignment must be shown.
Figure I
Not Applicable .......... []
~,RRANT 4 - School Crossings See School Crossings Warrant Sheet []
ARRANT 6 - Accident Experience
REQUIREMENTS
ONEWARRANT
SATISFIED
80%
SATISFIED YES [] NO [] POINTS
WARRANT ,/
WARRANT 1 - MINIMUM VEHICULAR VOLUME
OR
WARRANT 2 - iNTERRUPTION OF CONTINUOUS TRAFFIC
;IGNAL WILL NOT SERIOUSLY DISRUUPT PROGRESSIVE TRAFFIC FLOW
~,DEOUATE TRIAL OF LESS RESTRICTIVE REMEDIES HAS FAILED TO REDUCE ACCIDENT FREQUENCY
~,CC. WITHIN A 12 MONTH PERIOD SUSCEPTIBLE OF CORR. & INVOLVING INJURY OR _> $500 DAMAGE '
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS
5 OR MORE
FULFILLED
YES [] NO []
[] []
[] []
'ARRANT 7 - Systems Warrant
SATISFIED YES [] NO [] POINTS
MINIMUM VOLUME ENTERING VOLUMES - ALL APPROACHES
REQUIREMENT
FULFILLED
DURING TYPICAL WEEKDAY PEAK HOUR VEH/HR
1000 VEH/HR ....................................
OR
DURING EACH OF ANY 5 HRS. OF A SAT. AND/OR SUN. VEH/HR
CHARACTERISTICS OF MAJOR ROUTES MAJOR ST. MINOR ST.
H'A'Y. SYSTEM SERVING AS PRINCIPLE NET~NORK FOR THROUGH TRAFFIC
RURAL OR SUBURBAN HWY OUTSIDE OF, ENTERING, OR TRAVERSING A CITY
APPEARS AS MAjOR ROUTE ON AN OFFICIAL PLAN
ANY MAJOR ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS MET, BOTH STREETS
YssQ NOr]
~ARRANT 8 - COmbination of Warrants
SATISFIED YES [] NO []
PERCENT SATISFIED
POINTS
REQUIREMENT
TWO WARRANTS
SATISFIED
80%
WARRANT
1. MINIMUM VEHICULAR VOLUME
2. INTERRUPTION OF CONTINUOUS TRAFFIC
FULFILLED,
YES m NO []
Flare 2
WARRANT 9 - Four Hour Volume
SATISFIED* YES [] NO' {~]
POINTS
Approach Lanes
Both Approaches , Major Street
Highest Approaches , Minor Street
One
2 Or
more
Hour
*Refer to Fig. 9-2A (URBAN AREAS) or Figure 9-2B (RURAL AREAS) to determine if this warrant is satisfied.
WARRANT11- Peak HourVolume SATISFIED" YES [] NO
POINTS
Approach Lanes
2 Or
One more
Hour
· Refer to Fig. 9-2C (URBAN AREAS) or Figure 9-2D (RURAL AREAS) to determine if this warrant is satisfied.
PART A
Vehicle Volume
School Age Pedestrians
Crossing Street
SCHOOL AREA TRAFFIC SIGNALS (All parts must be satisfied)
_Minimum ReQuirements
U R
Each of 500 350
2 hours
Each of 100 70
2 hours
or 500 350
per day
AND
PART B
Is nearest controlled crossing more than 600 feet away?
SATISFIED YES [] NO []
PERCENT SATISFIED
POINTS
SATISFIED YES [] NO []
SATISFIED YES [] NO []
TOTAL POINTS
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CITY OF TEMECULA Table 1
FUTURE LOCATIONS CONSIDERED FOR SIGNALIZATION
NO. LOCATION
1. Margarita Road (Redhawk) & Route 79 (South)
2. Winchester Road (Route 79) & Nicolas Road
3. Pala Road & Route 79 (South)
4. Margarita Road & Avenida Barca
5. Margarita Road & Solana Way
6. Route 79 (South) & I-15 (N/B Ramps)
7. Route 79 (South) & I-15 (S/B Ramps)
8. Front Street & Santiago Road (1st Street)
9. Winchester Road & Diaz Road
10. Jefferson Avenue & Overland Drive
11. Winchester Road & Enterprise Circle West
12. Winchester Road (Route 79) & Winchester Creek Avenue
13. Rancho California Road & Business Park Drive (Vincent Moraga)
14. Nicolas Road & North General Kearny
15. Margarita Road & De Portola Road
16, Jedediah Smith Road & Route 79 (South)
17. Pala Road & Rainbow Canyon Road
18. Pala Road & Wolf Valley Road
19. Ynez Road & Jedediah Smith Road
20. Ynez Road & La Paz Street
21. La Paz Street & Route 79 (South)
22. Meadows Parkway & Route 79 (South)
23. Butterfield Stage Road & Route 79 (South)
24. Diaz Road & Rancho Way
25. Rancho California Road & Meadows Parkway
26. Rancho California Road & Butterfield Stage Road
27. Margarita Road & Santiago Road
28. Margarita Road & Jedediah Smith Road
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CITY OF TEMECULA Table 1
FUTURE LOCATIONS CONSIDERED FOR SIGNALIZATION Page 2
NO... : ... ... .......
29. Margarita Road & Pio Pico Road
30. Rancho Vista Road & Meadows Parkway
31. Rancho Vista Road & Butterfield Stage Road
32. Pauba Road & Meadows Parkway
33. Pauba Road & Butterfield Stage Road
34. La Serena Way & Meadows Parkway
35. La Serena Way & Butterfield Stage Road
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ITEM NO. 5
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer ~/~,L/
February 24, 1994
Item 5
Pedestrian, Vehicular and Bicycle Traffic Adjacent to Temecula
Community Recreation Center/Rancho California Sports Park
RECOMMENDATION:
Item placed on agenda by Commissioner Guerriero for discussion only.
BACKGROUND:
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ITEM NO. 6
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA REPORT
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
Marty Lauber, Traffic Engineer
February 24, 1994
Item 6
Speed Undulations - Follow-Up Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File
BACKGROUND:
As a follow-up to the installation of speed undulations on Calle Pir~a Colada, the Traffic
Division of the Public Works Department has complied the following information. Our
research is broken down into three distinct areas:
Travel Patterns - Before and After
Speed Undulation - Public Survey Results
Input from Public Service Providers
Travel patterns on Calle PiCa Colada have been compared using count and speed data.
Our data shows a two direction, 24 hour volume of 1425 prior to the installation of
speed undulations and 1449 after. Radar speed studies conducted indicated an
average critical speed of 33 mph before and 29 mph after. Speeds were taken
between both Bravos Court/Yuba Circle and Del Rey/Salt River Court and then
averaged to represent overall change over the complete roadway link. This represents
an average decrease in speeds of 4 mph during off peak (unrestrained) periods.
Public input surveys were distributed to all property owners fronting Calle PiCa Colada,
Salt River Court, Yuba Circle and Bravos Court. These are the same properties that
were required to provide 65% signatures in favor of the installation of speed
undulations.
Exhibit "A" is a copy of the survey sent and the number of responses received for each
question. Questions 3 through 5 reflect responses from those people who live on Calle PiCa
Colada. Resident perceptions indicate a feeling that speeds have remained the same or
decreased, that traffic volumes have remained the same and that noise has stayed the same
or increased. Those surveyed were evenly split between the benefit or detriment of installing
this type of residential traffic control. Those surveyed also felt that the height of the
undulation was too low.
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Additional comments received regarding citizen perception included:
- Cars speed between undulations
- Undulations are an eye sore, ugly
- Sporadic thrill seekers grossly violate speed limit
- Undulations are ineffective at high speeds
- Undulations are detrimental to car maintenance
- Drivers try to avoid undulation by driving in gutter
- Kid use street as play area
In order to gage the complete impacts of speed undulations, staff has solicited input
from all related public service providers.
The Police Department observed vehicles hugging the curbline in order to avoid hitting the
undulations with both sides of their car. They have also worked radar after installation and
have cited very few drivers because of conformance to the posted speed limit. The School
District, Fire Department, Public Works Maintenance Division, and Solid Waste Haulers all
responded by stating the undulations did not create a significant problem for their operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NORe
Attachment:
Exhibit "A" - Calle Pif~a Colada Speed Undulation Survey Results
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CALLE PINA COLADA SPEED UNDULATION SURVEY
January 1994
The Traffic Engineering Division of the City of Temecula's Public Works Department is
conducting a follow-up evaluation of the speed undulations recently installed on Calle Pi~a
Colada. Please take a few minutes to fill out the attached survey and return to my office.
Thank you.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
I live on:
[ 19 ] Calle Pina Colada
[ 16 ] Other street. Name:
If you live on Calle Pina Colada, is a speed undulation directly in front of your house?
[ 12 ] Yes [ 7 ] No, number of houses away
Since the installation of the speed undulations, vehicle speeds on my street have:
[ 6 ] decreased [ 11 ] stayed the same [ 4 ] increased
Since the installation of the speed undulations, the amount of traffic on my street has:
[ 2 ] decreased [ 17 ] stayed the same [ 3 ] increased
Since the installation of the speed undulations, the noise of traffic on my street has:
[ 3 ] decreased [ 9 ] stayed the same
The installation of the road humps has had:
[ 10 ] an overall beneficial impact
[ 9 ] no impact
[ 11 ] an overall negative impact
I feel that the height of the road humps are:
[ 2 ] too high [ 12 ] just right
Any additional comments?
[ 8 ] increased
[ 14 ] too low
Please complete survey and return to City of Temecula, Public Works Department, 43174
Business Park Dr., Temecula, CA 92590 by February 1, 1994. Thank you for your
participation in this survey.
"EXHIBIT A"
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ITEM NO. 7
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 8
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
City of Temecula
43174 Business Park Drive · Temecula, California 92590
J.Sal Mu~oz
Mayor
Ron Roberrs
Mayor Pro Tem
Ronald J. Parks
Councilmember
Jeff Stone
Councilmember
Patricia H. Birdsall
Councilmember
David F. Dixon
City Manager
(909) 694-1989
FAX (909) 694-1999
TO:
City Council
David Dixon / City Manager
Public/Traffic Safety Commission
From: Rick Sayre
Police Chief
Date: February 15, 1994
Re:
POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR JANUARY, 1994
The following report reflects the Part I Crimes, Traffic
Activity, and miscellaneous activity occurring in the
City of Temecula during the month of January, 1993.
As in previous months the Part One Stats are broken down
by individual districts within the City. This provides
a greater understanding of the criminal activity within
the City for police staff deployment and for Council /
Commission interest.
The third Community Drug forum was attended by about
fifty community members. The forums continue to attract
community members with an interest in the subject
To date, all stores in Temecula have complied with the
graffiti ordinance. Lynn Fanene did an outstanding job
with gaining business community compliance.
I've attached a copy of a letter that was sent to me from
Supervising Deputy District Attorney Craig Datig who
prosecuted the suspect in the Temecula High School crash.
The letter speaks for itself regarding the quality of the
officers involved in the investigation and court
hearings. From a police perspective the matter is
closed.
The large party that ended in a shooting in the county
area outside Temecula was a result of gang members from
the Elsinore area attending, and name calling from two
groups. The persons who were injured are not cooperating
with the investigators.
POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT
JANUARY, 1994
PAGE TWO
During March the Business Crime Prevention officer will be
assisting the Finance Department with updating their list of
business names, and requesting compliance regarding obtaining a
business license.
During this period a 15 year old minor was arrested for stealing a
car. Just after the victim reported the theft officers observed
the stolen car entering the 15 freeway north bound. The suspect
car rear ended another vehicle causing both vehicles to be totaled.
The suspect was not injured however the driver of the other vehicle
was. According to the suspect this was his third arrest in one
week for auto theft. The juvenile lives in San Bernardino County.
I've attached two press releases related to incidents that occurred
during the first of February. Both incidents attest to the level
of service Temecula provides and the cooperation from the citizens
in the effort to combat crime.
Temecula Police
Department
Monthly Statistics
January 1994
1989
February 94
T ble of Contents
Statistical Information
Map of Districts ..................................... Page 01
January 1994 Number Totals ........................... Page 02
Graphs
Part 1 Property Crimes ............................... Page 03
Part 1 Persons Crimes ................................ Page 04
Activity Breakdown by District ....................... Page 05
Burglaries by District ............................... Page 06
Burglary Comparison .................................. Page 07
Arrest Statistics .................................... Page 08
Miscellaneous Activity ............................... Page 09
Traffic Violations ................................... Page 10
Traffic Collisions ................................... Page 11
Narcotic Activity .................................... Page 12
Part I
City of Temecula
Cr~m~s by Reporting District
January 1994
District C
Persons 0
Property 4
Total 4
District D
Persons 3
Property 21
Total 24
District G
Persons 5
Property 15
Total 20
District A
Persons 0
Property 8
Total 8
District B
Persons 3
Property 7
Total 10
District
Persons
Property
Total
District E
Persons 0
Property 15
Total 15
District F
Persons 1
Property 18
Total 19
CRIME
HOMICIDE
RAPE
ROBBERY
FELONY ASSAULT
TOTAL PERSONS
BURGLARY
GRAND THEFT
AUTO THEFT
ARSON
TOTAL PROPERTY
GRAND TOTAL
HAZARD CITES
NON-HAZARD CITES
PARKING CITES
TOTAL CITES
DIST. PEACE
SHOPLIFT
PETTY THEFT
VANDALISM
MISD. ASSAULT
ALARMS
PUBLIC INTOX.
DUI
TOTAL
TIC INJURY
T/C NON-INJURY
FATAL TIC
TOTAL TIC
RESID. BUBG~,e~RY
COMM. BURGLARY
OTHER BURGLARY
VEHICLE BURGLARY
A
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
0
8
8
49
23
3
75
7
1
4
12
4
114
7
8
157
1
10
0
11
0
1
1
1
B
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
2
0
7
10
35
34
1
70
11
0
1
5
4
18
5
6
50
0
5
0
5
0
3
0
0
C
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
4
4
53
15
0
68
3
2
2
6
0
3
1
1
18
0
3
0
3
1
1
0
0
D
E F G H TOTAL
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 0 1
3 0 0 0 0 3
0 0 I 4 0 8
3 0 I 5 0 12
10 9 13 8 3 50
8 2 2 3 0 23
3 4 3 4 1 19
0 0 0 0 0 0
21 15 18 15 4 92
24 15 19 20 4 104
39 6 13 121 16 332
31 2 13 19 5 142
0 13 3 3 I 24
70 21 29 143 22 498
14 28 12 24 6 105
11 0 0 3 0 17
9 4 2 4 4 30
8 7 2 10 1 51
9 6 3 12 3 41
27 23 8 30 20 243
1 0 0 1 1 16
6 1 2 3 0 27
85 69 29 87 35 530
2 I 1 2 1 8
12 8 5 5 4 52
0 0 0 0 0 0
14 9 6 7 5 60
2 7 3 6 0 19
6 0 10 1 0 22
2 2 0 1 3 9
4 1 2 I 0 9
MISD. ARRESTS 21 19 6 25 8 7 17 5 108
FELONY ARRESTS 2 13 2 18 2 1 12 3 53
TOTAL ARRESTS 23 32 8 43 10 8 29 8 161
251l
TOTAL ACTIVITY
93l
1351
1931 1141 831 2571 661 1192
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OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT .ATTORNEY
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
4075 MAIN STREET FIRST FLOOR
RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA 92501
909/275-5400
GROVER TRASK
K~NDALL 1,2 TAGAMI
DON R IN:-KEEP
January 14, 1994
Captain Rick Sayre
Riverside Sheriff ' s Department
P.O. Box 892050
Murrieta, CA 92563
Dear Captain Sayre:
It is my pleasure to call to your attention the outstanding
performance of three members of your department in the
investigation and prosecution of People v. Jesus Sandoval Macias,
often referred to as "The Temecula Border Patrol Crash Case." In
this matter, which involved a 17-year-old defendant charged with
six counts of murder arising from a traffic collision, the
investigating team of Sgt. James Domenoe, Deputy Charles Wilhite,
and Deputy Mark Leggett conducted themselves according to the
highest standards of diligence and professionalism both in their
exhaustive investigation and reconstruction of the collision, as
well as their presentation i~ court. Sgt. Domenoe and Deputy
Leggett, both of whom qualified before the court as accident
reconstruction experts, riveted the attention of the jury with
their clear and interesting explanations of complex principles.
Deputy Wilhite, in his capacity as designated investigating
officer, provided great and valuable assistance to the prosecution
throughout the trial with his expertise, knowledge, and insight.
Thanks largely to the enthusiasm and ability of these officers, we
were able to confront the defense with an unbeatable team, and the
results speak for themselves: guilty as charged, with the jury
deliberating less than one day.
On behalf of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, I
would like to thank you and the Riverside Sheriff's Department for
your commitment and cooperation in this significant case, and
congratulate you on the excellence of the officers under your
command.
Very truly yours,
CGD:ps
cc: Sgt. James Domehoe
Deputy Charles
Deputy Mark Leggett
GROVER TRASK
District Attorney
Supervising Deputy District Attorney
TE1VIECULA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 3, 1994 - .
Chief Doyle - Sheriffs Administration
Deputy Lohman - Public Informalion Officer
ISB - Riverside
FROM: Sergeant J.B. Burden
At 2040 hours, {his date, Officers of the Temecula police Department were dispatched to the
Circle-K Store located at 28410 Front Street regarding a theft of four (4) 18 pak of beer. The
information supplied by the clerk indicated thai a male white and male mexican came into the
store and stole the beer. The suspects ran from the market and jumped into a red NLssan pick-up
truck and drove from the area.
At 2121 hours, this date, Officers of the Temecula police Department were dispatched to the
Oakridge Apartments located on Stonewood Avenue, Temecula, to a reported assault. A radio
broadcast was made indicating that the suspect vehicle was a red colored pick-up Iruck seen
leaving the area.
A short time later, Officer Joseph Nardone observed a red Nissan pick*up driving into the
parking lot of the Park Manor Apartments on Rancho California Road. A vehicle stop was
initiated on this vehicle. Subsequent investigation disclosed thatthe vekicle, with a white male
and mexican male, had been involved in the assault at the Oakridge Apartments. However, the
victim of the assault did not wish any action be t__nken. In the rear portion of the vehicle was
four (4) 18 pak of beer was observed. The clerk of the Circle-K Store responded to the location
and identified to two (2) occupants of the truck as the suspects who entered the store and stole
the beer.
Michael Dean VINEYARD, white male, 23 years, of Temecula, and F_xiward Anthony
PEDROZA, mexican male, 29 years, of Temecula, were arrested for burglary and possession
of stolen property. Both suspects were transporled and booked at the Southwest Detention
4
RIngER: TER94033058 - Deputy Nardone
TEMECULA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 02-08-94
TO:
Sheriff*s Admin/ISB - Chief Doyle, Deputy Lohman
FROM: Sgt. Domenoe
RE:
Press Release
At approximately 3:30AM on 2-7-94, officers from the Temecula
Police Department received a call of a vehicle burglary in progress
at the Vintage View Apartment complex located at 29500 Mira Loma.
The citizen informant indicated that two male subjects had broken
into a small blue vehicle in the parking lot and were removing an
unknown item from the vehicle.
Officer Glenn Scott responded to the complex and while walking
through the parking lot observed two males walking away from some
bushes near one of the apartment buildings. Officer Scott detained
the two men and investigated further. Officer Scott discovered
that a blue Geo Storm had been broken into and the radio had been
removed. Officer Scott checked the area that the two men had been
seen walking from and found the cars radio in the bushes.
The men were identified by the witness as the two men who had
broken into the vehicle and removed the radio. Deputy Scott
subsequently arrested the men for burglary and prowling. The men
are identified as 19 year old Jason Arredondo of Temecula and 21
year old Eduardo Rocha of Temecula.
The men were hooked into the Southwest Detention Center on the
above mentioned charges.
Refer Officer Glenn Scott/TER94038005
ITEM NO. 9
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
HARRIS
CHIEF
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
210 WEST SAN JACINTO AVENUE · PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92570 * (909) 657-3183
January 5, 1994
TO :
Temecula City Council
Temecula Public Safety Commission
Attn. :
Mr. David Dixon
Temecula City Manager
Re. .'
TEMECULA FIRE SERVICES
January 1994 Activity Report
The following statistics reflect the monthly fire suppression and fire prevention activity of your
fire department for the month of January, 1994.
All emergency incidents were routine in nature. Public relations and fire prevention activities
were conducted by both fire stations as scheduled. Programs were conducted for a local Brownie
Troop, Linfield School, and some pre-schools.
As we do annually, we supplied the Thomas Brothers Map Company with updated local
information for the 1995 edition of their Riverside County map book. This insures street status
changes such as the Avenida De La Reina closure and Margarita Road extension to Winchester
Road, etc. are accurately recorded for all users, especially public safety agencies. City fire
department crews attended the two park dedications held during this month.
No obvious damage was sustained by the earthquake. Fire department personnel followed a pre-
designated local area inspection process to assess our community after the quake. Riverside
County Fire sent some fire engines and overhead personnel to Los Angeles to assist with fires,
urban search and rescue, and management of the Northridge Earthquake Incident. Some of
RCOFD management are still there as of this date, actually in charge of the assessment and
recovery activities in LA. Full staffing was maintained at the Temecula City stations.
This concludes this months report. Have a great February and thank you for your support.
J. M. Harris, Chief
Riverside County Fire
By: Mark Brodowski
Battalion Chief
Temecula Battalion
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TEMECULA FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY INCIDENT ETATISTICE FOR PUBLIC EAFETY COMMISSION
Month January Year 1994
FIRE CONTROL ACTIVITIES STATION #12 STATION #73 TOTAL
Structure Fires
Vehicle Fires
Vegetation Fires
Other Fires
Medical Aids
Traffic Collisions
False Alarms
Fire Menace Standby
PSA's
Assists and Covers
3 5 8
3 1 4
8 3 11
3 0 3
100 40 140
25 13 38
18 10 28
13 3 16
3 4 7
15 23 38
T O T A L E: 191 102 293
STATION FIRE PREVENTION STATION #12 STATION #73
TOTAL
Community Activities
School Programs
Fairs and Displays
Company Inspections
LE-38 Inspections
Fire Investigation
Burning Permits Issued
1 4 5
0 1 1
0 0 0
55 112 167
0 0 0
0 4 4
60 0 60
TOTALS:
116 121
FIRE PREVENTION CAPTAIN ACTIVITIES
Community Activities - Miscellaneous
School Programs
Fairs and Displays
Company Inspections
LE-38 Dooryard Vegetation Inspections
Fire Cause Investigation
Burning Permits Issued
Training
Administrative Work
REMARKS:
237
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HARRIS
CHIEF
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
210 WEST SAN JACINTO AVENUE · PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92570 · (909) 657-3183
February 4, 1994
To :
Re. :
Temecula Public Safety Commission
GOODHEW AMBULANCE DRIVING POLICIES
As per the request by Commissioner Ron Perry at a recent PTSC meeting, the following
operational policies were obtained from the Goodhew Ambulance Company for your review.
Both emergency and non-emergency operations are addressed.
J. M. Harris, Chief
Riverside County Fire
By: Mark A. Brodowski
Battalion Chief
Temecula Battalion
printed on recycled paper ~
Goodhew
Pioneering the Standard of Care
AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC
DRIVERS MISSION STATEMENT
SPEED DOES NOT SAVE LIVES. It is the trained ambulance
crew who arrives safely at the patient and prepared to
render care that prolongs life. You are the eyes and ears of
the physician at the patients location: You are trained to
provide medical care, treatment, and transportation to the
public. You have accepted the responsibility to arrive
safely and efficiently, with the skills and training
necessary to identify and treat the medical needs of the
patient with professional care, service and the safe
delivery of the patient to the appropriate medical facility.
3198 FIFTEENTH STREET · RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92507 · (714) 684-5520
Goodhew
Pioneerin8 the Standard of Care
AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC
TEN COMMANDMENTS
FOR
PATIENT TRANSPORT AND VEHICLE OPERATION
I. Thou shall not start or operate a patient transport
vehicle without doing a complete checkout,
II. Thou shall not start or move your vehicle before you
know the location and the rout of travel to your call.
III. Thou shall practice defensive driving whenever you are
the operator of a patient transport vehicle.
IV.
Thou shall use your partner for map reading, operating
the radio, clearing intersections, and looking out for
hazardous situations.
V. Thou shall not start to back up any vehicle without
using a spotter.
VI.
Thou shall not operate the vehicle at speeds over the
posted speed limits, or at a speed that is unsafe for
road conditions.
VII .
Thou shall use the wail~'~osition of the siren whenever
traveling code three, and shall activate the yelp mode
and use the mechanical siren a minimum of one hundred
and fifty feet prior to any Controlled intersection.
VIII. Thou shall come to a complete stop before starting
through any controlled intersection when traveling code
three.
Thou shall use common sense, think ahead, and maintain
a four second following distance when operating a
vehicle.
Thou shall not operate the vehicle in any manner that
may be unsafe for the patients condition.
3198 FIFTEENTH STREET · RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92507 · (714) 684-5520
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
II.
III.
Defensive driving means doing everything reasonably
possible to avoid being involved in an accident,
regardless of what the law is, what the other driver
does, or what the driving conditions are.
Elements of defensive driving:
A KNOWLEDGE: The driver must know the rules of th~
road, be aware of the proper procedures for
passing, yeilding the right of way, and other
maneuvers. In addition, they must know their own
limitations, the vehicles limitations, and the
limitations imposed by the environment.
B
ALERTNESS: The driver must develop powers of
observation to be fully aware of what is
happening, to be alert to potential hazards,
to changing weather and driving conditions.
and
C
VISION: Drivers should raise their field of vision
to at least one quarter mile ahead to observe
potential hazards. As speed increases, visual
acuity, peripheral vision, and depth perception
all deteriorate.
D
JUDGEMENT: The driver must know what to do and
when to do it ... every time!
E
SKILL: The driver must have a good understanding
of how to handle the ambulance. Skill is the
combination of proper training and practice.
Tips
A
B
for defensive driving
BASIC CONTROL: The driver can control only the
vehicles speed and direction.
LOSS OF CONTROL:
1 Driving too fast for weather, road, or tire
conditions.
2 Accelerating too hard
3 Braking improperly
4 Changing directions abruptly
5
Tracking a curve at too high a speed
C
D
INTERSECTIONS:
1 Visibility at intersections is obstructed by
buildings, landscaping, or other vehicles
2 Motorists do not hear or see the approaching
ambulance.
3 Two or more emergency vehicles often meet at
intersections.
SAFE
1
2
3
FOLLOWING DISTANCE:
Enables a driver to stop or steer around
without mishap if the vehicle in front comes
to a sudden stop.
Doubled if the road surface is loose or
slippery, vision is obscured, or the driver
is not fully alert.
Tripled if the road surface is packed snow or
ice.
DUE ~A~D
For the safety of all persons using the highways, state
vehicle codes provide for and give special privileges
to the operators of emergency vehicles, however this
does not relieve the operator from the duty and
responsibility to drive with "Due Regard" for the
safety of all persons using the highways, streets,
intersections, and freeways, nor does'the law protect
the operator from the consequences of an arbitrary
exercise of the "special privilege".
4
5
Even when exempt from the specified traffic rules, a
driver can be held criminally 0r civilly liable if
involved in an accident where property damage, injury,
or fatality occurs.
Deciding whether a driver has exercised "Due Regard"
for the safety of others is always based upon the
specific sets of circumstances. Certain principles may
serve as guide lines:
1 Sufficient notice of the ambulances approach must
be given to allow other motorists and pedestrians
to yield the right of way. Failure to give notice
until a collision is inevitable generally does not
satisfy the principle of "Due Regard".
2 In determining whether or-not the driver was
exercising "Due Regard" in using the signalling
equipment, the courts will consider the following:
a. Whether it was reasonably necessary to use
the signaling equipment.
b. Whether the signaling equipment was used.
c. whether the signal was audible or visible to
the other motorist or pedestrians.
3 Proper use of the signaling equipment does not
relieve the driver of the duty to otherwise
exercise caution, and never travel at speed that
does not permit complete control of the vehicle.
If the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle
observed that a motorist was not yielding the
right of way and that a collision would probably
result unless he slowed, then failure to slow
would amount to a failure to drive with "Due
Regard" for the safety of others.
Willful or wanton disregard for the safety of
persons or property when driving any vehicle upon
the highway also constitutes a failure to drive
with "Due Regard".
After The Call
A. The ambulance should be left running after a code
three response, and all lights, air conditioner,
etc. turn~ off, so that the electrical system can
recharge properly.
B. Use emergency brake when parked.
C. Keep the ambulance locked when there are no
Goodhew personnel in the area.
I
~ ..- '= AWl._., PEAR FaqD COLLISIONS .-: ~ ~' c '-." -.- '~-
~ear and collisions can .be av~i..ded by ~.maint~ining a ·
safe-~ollowing distance, thinking and lookjag. ahead,
controlling your speed, and not allowing your vehicle
to roll backwards.
II To avoid 'rear endcollisions the operator must use safe
following and stopping distances.
III Rear-end collisipns are responsible for 15 % of all
reported aocid~.ntS..- .. .- .
IV To drive safely the operator must maintain adequate
following distances, and understand the elements of
safe stopping times
V
V1
A
REACTION TIME: The time form when a situation
arises, is identified, the appropriate action is
decided upon, and action is initiated until action
is executed.
B STOPPING'T/a~[ the;time frOmfghensthe brakes are
applied, until the vehicle comes to a complete
stop.
Guidelimes~for maintaining.dis~ce~-: ...-:.c.;u~ ~J~;:a:
A' ~'Allow four seconds between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you.
B?---])ouble~-~che~listance-when~.a patient is on board.
eear Be~l]o]uei~he~limta2cer~;po~=k~isibili~y~o~froad
reporC6~d~onsv~s.
A:~' ~p:yo~ vehicle so the front b~per does not
erierid into or over ~e first white line.
B
Stop-the vehicle so that you can see a minimum of
two feet past the first white line;, --- .... =-._n~
C When stopped in traffic you should always be able
t6 see-~ minimum offi~e-~feet~:~oad surface~ '~
between your vehicle and the:vehicle::stopped'in
front of you.
D
Do not take
the vehicle
accelerate.
your foot off of the brake-pedal until
in fron~ of ~ou. has started to
E Anticipate that= the vehicle in front o~ you that
is acCelera%ing. away .from an intersection will
_ st~p at=any, mo.men~.
A~C~LEKAT~ON
PURPOSE:
Minimize the high risks of collision within the first few
seconds of transition from being stopped to moving.
GOAL:
Apply the correct pressure on the accelerator to propel the
vehicle forward at a constant low force:
STEPS:
2
3
4
check left-front-right before moving, at the same time
moving foot gradually from brake to accelerator.
Feather touch accelerator to begin acceleration.
Continue with smooth downward motion on accelerator to
maintain 15% acceleration.
Ease off accelerator as speed is approached.
BENEFITS:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Reduces risk of collision with car in front.
Lessens potential for being hit from behind.
Automatically builds a four second following distance.
Provides more time to check traffic.
Creates a safer interaction with surrounding traffic.
Makes the ride more comfortable for the patient.
Conserves fuel and reduces wear.
DRIVrNG STANDARDS
BMOOTH BRAKING
PURPOSE:
Reduces the risks of both causing and becoming involved in
rear end collisions.
GOAL:
Looking for, and planing far enough ahead to provide the
time and space to complete a gradual smobth stop.
STEPS:
1
2
3
4
Check mirror· Check for close or fast approaching
vehicles before beginning to slow down.
Ease off accelerator early using engine compression to
reduce speed.
Signal drivers behind as early as practical of
intentions to slow or stop.
Use light even brake pressure to slow gradually·
Ease up on brake pedal just before coming to a complete
stop.
BENEFITS:
1
2
3
4
Minimizes risks of being hit from behind.
Creates a safer interaction with surrounding traffic.
Makes the ride more comfortable for the patient.
Conserves fuel and reduces wear.
EYE MOVEMENT
PURPOSE:
To enable the driver to see, identify, and react to
potential conflicts surrounding the vehicle soon enough to
have the widest choice of decisions for blending smoothly
into the flow of traffic.
GOAL:
A five part scanning pattern, designed for systematically
searching the total traffic scene to the front, rear and
sides every five seconds.
STEPS:
1st Second Near
2nd Second Middle
3rd Second Far
4th SeCond"'Near
5th Second Rear
Zone 4-12 seconds ahead
Zone 12-20 seconds ahead
Zone 20-40 seconds ahead
Zone 4-12 seconds ahead
Zone All three mirrors
BENEFITS:
1" 'Provides driver with total input from all-zones -
frequently. '
2" Fast"moving glancing pattern keeps driver actively
involved.
3 Reduces loss of perception caused-by prolonged stares
and fatigue.
D~IVIN~ 8TANDARD2
FOLLOWING DISTANCE
PURPOSE:
Provides adequate stopping and swerving room , plus
increases the drivers forward vision.
GOAL:
The time interval begins by counting 1,001 1002 etc., when
the vehicle you are following reaches an identifiable
reference point. The count ends when your vehicle reaches
the same point. The number counted is the following distance
in seconds.
STEPS:
1
2
Keep a full four second following distance under normal
conditions.
Increase following distance for adverse driving
conditions as follows:
One second for reduced visibility, night, or dust.
One second when tired or physically impaired.
One second for wet surfaces.
TWo seconds for snow.
Three seconds for ice.
BENEFITS:
1
2
3
4
Provides a measurement system, accurate at any speed.
Provides line of sight vision past the vehicle in
front. -
Provides more time and space for making decisions.
Eliminates need for high force slowing stopping and
turning.
Reduces the chance for rear end collisions.
DRIVING STANDARDS
REAR SPACE CUSHION
PURPOSE:
To control or eliminate the threat from being hit from
behind by a tailgater following too closely.
GOAL:
To keep a continual check of the immediate risk of a rear
end collision from a fast approaching vehicle or tailgater,
and to take an active role in controlling or eliminating the
danger.
STEPS:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Check mirrors frequently.
Maintain a minimum of four seconds following distance.
Look twenty to forty seconds ahead, identifying hazards
in advance.
Signal intentions well in advance.
Concentrate on making gradual slowdowns and stops.
Make lane changes as you are able, to allow tailgater
to pass when safe.
BENEFITS:
1 Reduces risk of being hit from behind.
2 Lessens the stress Of driving while being pushed.
DRZVIN3 STANDARDS
SIDE 8PACE CUSHION
PURPOSE:
TO select the safest location for the vehicle within the
traffic flow to reduce the risk of conflict from either
side.
GOAL:
The continual evaluation of the total traffic scene to
select the safest driving lane to provide maximum visibility
and side separation from conflicts to the left and the
right,
STEPS:
1
3
4
5
Select the safest lane with the maximum side space.
Position the vehicle within the lane for maximum side
space.
Avoid driving alongside or between other vehicles.
Avoid driving in the other drivers blind spot.
Do not cross lanes of traffic during turns.
BENEFITS:
1 Minimizes the risks of side collisions.
2 Provides more space to maneuver.
3 Provides an escape route to the side if needed.
DRMNG
REAR TIRE CONCEPT
PURPOSE:
Reduces the risk of being hit from behind by providing both
a space cushion and an escape route in front for evasive
action.
GOAL:
When stopping behind cars, the driver stops far enough back
to see the rear tires touching the ground, just over the
hood. Ideally, this equates to about twenty feet, or enough
forward space to turn out.
STEPS:
1
2
3
4
Stop back far enough to see tires touching the ground.
The ideal space is twenty feet, or enough space to turn
out.
Keep checking mirrors while stopped in traffic.
Plan for, and use front escape routes if needed.
BENEFIT:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Provides front escape routes if needed.
Provides front cushion to absorb impact.
Lessens the chance for impact if front vehicle rolls
back.
Provides a wider field of vision around and over the
vehicle in front.
Pulls less exhaust fumes through the circulating
system. -
Eliminates the need to back up if it is necessary to
respond on an emergency call.
DRM NG BTANDls,.RD8
LM~E CHKNGEB
PURPOSE:
Reduce the risk of being involved
changing lanes.
in an accident while
GOAL:
Assignment of specific actions to he completed in
chronological order when changing lanes.
STEPS:
1st four seconds:
Check mirrors.
Activate turn signals.
Meadcheck of blind spot of lane to be entered.
Mold position in center of lane.
2nd four seconds:
Gradually drift toward line.
Make second headcheck of blind spot.
Continue to drift gradually across the lane.
3rd four seconds
Cancel turn signal when line is straddled.
Continue to drift toward center of new lane.
Resume five second eye movement.
BENEFITS:
1
3
4
Gives adjacent traffic adequate time and space to see
our signal, and recognize intentions to change lanes.
Gives unseen drivers in our blind spot time to warn us.
Provides adequate time and space to move gradually.
Second headcheck gives extra margin of safety.
DRIVING BTANDARD8
CODE THREE DRIVING
PURPOSE:
To drive your vehicle with due regard for the safety of your
passengers and patients, and all other persons and vehicles
using the streets, highways, and freeways.
GOAL:
To arrive at an emergency scene in a safe and timely manner
so that quality health care may be delivered.
II.
III.
The Law
You may think you are exempt from certain laws as the
operator of an emergency vehicle· This is not true· You
can be held criminally and civilly liable when involved
in an accident as the operator of an emergency vehicle,
when property damage, bodily injury, or fatality
OCCURS.
Operator Responsibility
A drivers primary responsibility is the safe and smooth
transport of the patient.
A. Never risking an accident.
B. Driving that will not stress or traumatize the
patient or attendant.
C. Driving in a manner that will permit the EMT or
paramedic to provide medical care to the patient.
Consideration For Code-3 Transport
A. Emergency service does not necessarily require nor
always permit Code-3 operations. -
B. Emergency personnel should be aware that high
speed transportation of patients is often
unnecessary, and sometimes harmful. The decision
to use it always requires sound judgement. A
decision to use Code-3 operation must be base upon
reasonable cause to believe that the medical
emergency justifies the risks incurred when
requesting the right of way through traffic.
However, any doubt as to the seriousness of the
emergency must be resolved in favor of the
patient.
No medical emergency, however sever, justifies
driving in a manner that risks loss of control of
the vehicle, or relies on other drivers or
pedestrians to react ideally.
A high speed transport, with its associated noise,
sudden starts, stops, and swaying can:
1 Disrupt ongoing medical treatment.
2 Aggravate certain medical conditions
sufficiency to cause death or permanent
disability to the patient.
3 Frighten the patient.
There are certain conditions that probably require
Code-3 operation, but these transports constitute
only an estimated seven percent of the total
transports. ConditiOns that probably require Code-
3 transport include:
I Uncontrolled hemorrhage, such as internal
bleeding in the chest or abdomen.
2 Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory
impairment, such as C.H.F., wounds to the
heart or chest, or progressive pulmonary
edema.
3 Complicated or impending childbirth.
Emergency
A When
Warning System
operating the emergency warning system you
are asking for the right of way. It is given to
you by other motorists, it is not your right, but
a privilege extended to you by others.
1. All emergency lights must be activated when
on an emergency response or transport.
2. The siren must be activated when on an
emergency response or transport.
3. Other emergency warning systems (additional
sirens or air horns) must be used when
appropriate.
4. Public address systems should not be used.
B
Sirens do not give sufficient warning to drivers
of vehicles approaching head on, or traveling on
converging roads.
1. Sirens warn pedestrians and the drivers of
vehicles traveling in the same direction and
ahead of the ambulance.
2. The difficulty in projecting the siren sound
around corners in urban areas, or ahead of
ambulances traveling at higher speeds in
rural areas, can cause the warning time to be
too short to allow the other driver to yield
the right of way.
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3. Examples:
a. A person in a closed car with the radio
playing, and traveling at 55 mph may not
be aware of a siren in the yelp mode
until the ambulance is 33 feet away.
b. In city traffic, a driver with the car
windows open, and no radio playing might
not detect the siren until it is 123
feet away.
The ambulance operator must watch for the reaction
of other vehicles to the siren and be prepared to
maneuver accordingly. It should never be assumed
that the use of the siren and warning lamps will
clear the way through traffic. It should also not
be assumed a motorist will do what is expected
after becoming aware of the ambulance.
1. Particular hazards must be anticipated during
code 3 operation, including blind
intersections, driveways, motorists with
impaired hearing, and inattentive drivers.
2. Assume that other drivers do not hear the
siren at a safe distance
3. Drivers often have difficulty in locatin9 the
source of the siren.
Controlled Intersections
A. When approaching the intersection the following
procedures must be activated one hundred feet
prior to the intersection.
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Foot off the accelerator.
Let compression start to slow the engine.
Start to apply pressure on the brake.
Place the electronic siren in the yelp
position.
Activate the mechanical siren.
Make a complete stop at the intersection and
complete the following procedures
1 Make eye contact with all stooped vehicles.
2 If a vehicle is not stopped in any direction
around you anticipate the another vehicle may
appear without stopping.
3 After making eye contact and looking to your
left, forward, right, and left again, then you can
proceed through the intersection at a speed not
greater than five to ten miles per hour.
Passing
A. Never pass a stopped vehicle on the right,
always
pass on the left of the stopped vehicle.
When using an oncoming lane o traffic to pass
vehicles in your lane of travel you must do so
with extreme caution.
Drivers involved in an at fault accident, when on
a code three response, may have civil or criminal
charges filed against them and will be
disciplined under company policy.
VII .
Freeway Calls
Park in the same direction as traffic flow.
Park as much off the freeway as possible.
Leave warning light on.
If no other agency is on scene:
I Secure the scene
2 Control traffic flow
3 Handle patient needs
VIII. Surface Streets A. Park in a safe location.
B. Turn emergency lights off unless needed for
safety.
C. Be conscious of potential gasoline spills, or
hazardous materials.
D. Do not allow yourself to get blocked in by other
agencies.
E. Be conscious of the direction of exhaust fumes in
regards to patient location. Close the back doors.
F. Do not park on lawns or sidewalks unless
absolutely necessary for patient care.
With Another Agency
A. Double check addresses. Other agencies make
mistakes also.
B Park the ambulance so that it is closest and
easiest for the patient.
C. Do not block in other agencies vehicles unles~
there is no other safe place to park.
Off Road Driving
A. ~mhulances do not have four wheel drive.
B. Do not take the ambulance off of paved or graded
roads.
C. Avoid dirt roads with soft sand or flooded
crossings.
D. The ambulance is of no use to the patient if it
can not leave the scene to transport.
DRIVING SAFETY
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Employees are required to remain approved by the Company's insurance carrier,
and to maintain a valid California driver's license, and ambulance driver's
certificate, medical examiner's certificate, and any other county and city
licenses.
All dri'vers of Goodhew vehicles shall operate the vehicle in accordance with
State and local laws and Company policies,
Employees should recognize the value of having a good public image and
conduct tl,eir driving accordingly. They should respect the fights of olhers on
the road and extend courtesy whenever possible.
The law and common sense require that ambulance persemlc[ ticire wid~
regard for the safely or others al all times. Employees should be aware lhal the
most important factors contributing lo a quick response time are:
a. A quick response lo lhe ambulance, and
b. A thorough knowledge of your area,
High speed driving has been shown to have an insigni~cam impact on response
time and also an overall negative impacl on patient care.
Ambulance personnel are expected to drive defensively and to take all possible
precautions consistent with a timely response to avoid accidents and Io ensure
optimal patient care.
7. Company vehicles should mainlain a four (4) second following distance.
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CODE 3 RESPONSE
II.
II1.
Lights
a. Headlights and all warning lighls shall be on at all times while responding
Code 3.
b. Code 3 lights shall be turned on one at a time (this will prevent a surge of
power to the charging system).
c. Floodlights shall not be used when driving Code 3.
d. Use of spotlights to illuminate the roadway is prohibited since they can
temporarily blind an oncoming driver and also oncoming traffic.
Warning Lights
a. Warning lights should not be used at all when parked in a location that is
not directly exposed Io traffic flow.
b. Crews should be aware that warning lights may disorient some drivers or
might ereale a focus of attention and distract other drivers (such as
intoxicated drivers).
Electronic and "Q" Sirens
a. The "wa,t:' ~uode is to be used as the primary siren, and it will be used as
required with good defensive driving,
b. The "yelp" mode may not be heard by some drivers wilh a limited
frequency range of hearing and should be used sparingly (preferably only
at intersections) and in conjunction with the "wail" mode.
c. When switching sirens: I. Switch to the type of siren needed:
2. Return hands to steering wheel; and,
3. Do not hang arm/hand from siren switch location.
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d. The "Q" siren should normally be used in a rising and decreasing tone
and peaked when approaching heavily congested Iraffic and 1o clear
oncoming traffic in the event of opposite traffic response.
Both sirens should be used in conjunclion with each other.
Crews shall nol make music wilh the sirens or in any other way use the
siren in an unprofessional manner.
Driving Code 3
Stop fully at all blind intersections and whenever crossing at a red light or
stop sign and to ensure the intersection will be clear of approaching traffic
in all directions prior to entry.
Never drive at a speed which is excessive for weather or road conditions
{e.g. fog. rain, night, traffic regardless of the posted speed limit).
Drive in the left most available lane for traffic moving in your direction.
When blocked at an intersection by traffic, turn off sirens and lights and
wait for the light to change. Do not force other drivers into the
intersection against a red light.
Do not overtake a vehicle which is running Cede 3.
Go around drivers only if passing can be done safely. Do not attempt to
force them to give you the right-of-way by tailgoring, or manipulating the
electronic or "Q", or lights in any unprofessional manner.
When backing while transporting a critical patient, the attendant should
act like a spotter by posifioning themselves at the rear window if no
outside spotter is available. Keep in mind Ihat the main priority daring
response is to arrive at a destination safely.
The public address (P.A.) system is not an approved warning mechanism
for traffic control. Indiscreet use of the P.A. system will not be tolerated.
IV.
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V. Code 3 Safety Precautions
No crew in the unit will eat or drink or distract themselves when driving
Code 3.
Crews in the unit will wear seat belts at all times while the vehicle is
moving except for crews directly engaged in patient care.
As much as possible. the attendam will act as a second pair of eyes to
warn the driver of traffic hazards.
The attendant will check the appropriate map and guide the driver into the
scene.
Unit will be left running upon completion of the Code 3 call, with all
lights, A/C, etc. shut off in order 1o allow for recharging of lhe electrical
system.
DRIVING CODE 2
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As a general rule, crews will respond to non-emergency call in essentially the
same manner as to emergency calls except that safety assumes an even greater
priority over speed. Emergency warning lights and sirens will not be used.
Crews shall obey all traffic laws and drive defensively and courteously. They
are to comply, at all times, with all rules and regulations of the regulatory
agencies.
BACKING
Backing lhe ambulance is the responsibility of bolh driver and attendant. The attendant
shall be used as a spotter al all times when the ambulance is moving in reverse. The
attendant shall be situated to the left rear of the ambulance facing the driver's side
mirror using appropriate hand signals when backing the vehicle.
Ambulances should be backed into all parking situations to eliminate the necessity of
backing maneuvers during a response.
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ITEM NO. 10
COMMISSION REPORTS