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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIM (2017) An Internationally Accredited Agency COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL California HIGHWAY PATROL HPM 110.5 HPM 110.5 DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. REVISED JUNE 2017 LIBRARY DISTRIBUTION ACT HPM 110.5 FOREWORD The purpose of this manual is to provide policy, guidelines, procedures, and format specifications in the reporting responsibilities and documentation of collisions. The objective of this manual is to standardize the statewide reporting and documentation of traffic and nontraffic collisions. The Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) was implemented in 1972 to establish uniformity in the collection, reporting, and retrieval of traffic collision data. California Vehicle Code Section 20008 requires that all law enforcement agencies forward a copy of every traffic collision report involving injury or death to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Although there is no legal requirement to submit property-damage-only reports, agencies are encouraged to do so. Collision documentation is the foundation for any effective traffic safety program. To attain a reduction in the frequency and severity of traffic collisions, it is important that the information exchanged among users be identical in definition and type of data. The statewide use of the standard CHP traffic collision report forms in accordance with the instructions in this manual will meet this requirement and provide meaningful data concerning each of the following subjects: 1. The magnitude of the overall traffic collision problem. This is accomplished through comparisons with other local, state, and national traffic safety statistics. 2. The identification of specific traffic safety problems. The collection of traffic collision data will help identify highway design, law enforcement, vehicle, and driver deficiencies. Corrective countermeasures may then be developed by traffic engineers, law enforcement agencies, driver improvement analysts, and educators. 3. The effectiveness of collision prevention efforts. The success or failure of collision prevention programs will be determined through evaluation of statistics gathered from traffic collision report forms. 4. The determination of negligence or fault. Information provided to the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Driver Record File will aid analysts in the development of driver improvement programs by identifying problem or negligent drivers and determining the laws violated in connection with the traffic collisions. HPM 110.5 Each quarter, SWITRS produces eight routine computer-generated reports reflecting tabulations and categorizations of traffic collision activity within respective jurisdictions. The reports allow law enforcement and public works agencies to identify high-collision frequency-locations, collision-causing violations, types of collisions, types and ages of parties involved, and other information to assist in the analysis of traffic collisions. Collision data is used by many agencies and individuals in addition to law enforcement and public works agencies. A partial list of users includes: 1. Department of Transportation 2. Department of Motor Vehicles 3. California Legislature 4. Courts 5. Private Citizens 6. Attorneys 7. Research Organizations 8. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 9. Safety Councils 10. Insurance Companies Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, provides instructions for completing CHP traffic collision report forms (CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report; CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental; CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report; CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only; and CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report), and is available to all law enforcement agencies. An additional resource, Highway Patrol Guide 40.60, SWITRS Users' Guide, is also available to assist in understanding the purpose and uses of SWITRS quarterly output reports. Information on how to order either the manual or the guide can be found in Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures, of this manual. For assistance in clarification or interpretation of items contained within this manual, contact: California Highway Patrol Enforcement and Planning Division Collision Investigation Unit 601 North 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 843-3455 Fax (916) 322-3169 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OPI: 060 HPM 110.5 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL OPI CHAPTER 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND POLICIES ................................................ 060 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF COLLISIONS .............. 060 CHAPTER 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 1, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT ..................................................... 060 CHAPTER 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 2, TRAFFIC COLLISION CODING ...................................................... 060 CHAPTER 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 3, INJURED/WITNESS/PASSENGERS .............................................. 060 CHAPTER 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 4, FACTUAL DIAGRAM ...................................................................... 060 CHAPTER 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 556, NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL ...................................................... 060 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555D, TRUCK/BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT .................. 062 CHAPTER 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555-03, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT – PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY .. 060 CHAPTER 10 FORM REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES ............................... 060 CHAPTER 11 COLLISION INVESTIGATION REVIEW ............................................ 060 CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF ..................................................... 060 CHAPTER 13 GUIDELINES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF SPECIFIC COLLISIONS ........................... 060 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 14 EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED TRAFFIC COLLISION DOCUMENTATION ......................................................................... 060 CHAPTER 15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555E, SCHOOL BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ............... 061 1-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND POLICIES REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................. 1-3 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ................................................................................. 1-3 LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................... 1-3 LOCAL AGENCY POLICY ........................................................................................... 1-4 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RESPONSIBILITY ................................................ 1-4 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICY ................................................................ 1-5 COLLISION INVESTIGATION ..................................................................................... 1-7 COLLISION REPORT .................................................................................................. 1-8 FILING OF COMPLAINTS ........................................................................................... 1-9 Prosecution ............................................................................................................... 1-9 Complaint Criteria ...................................................................................................... 1-9 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW ........................................................................................ 1-9 ANNEX A – CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER PUBLICATIONS REGARDING TRAFFIC COLLISIONS/SERVICES ................................................................... 1-11 HPM 110.5 1-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND POLICIES 1. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES. Every California law enforcement agency having responsibility for traffic enforcement should document traffic collisions in accordance with the provisions of this manual. 2. REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE. For assistance regarding preparation of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) traffic collision report forms, classification of traffic collisions, or other available services, contact: California Highway Patrol Enforcement and Planning Division Collision Investigation Unit 601 North 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95811-0228 Phone (916) 843-3455 Fax (916) 322-3169 3. LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY. For the significant reasons explained in the foreword of this manual, local agencies should document and report all collisions that occur within the scope of their responsibility in accordance with the provisions of this manual. If a city has contracted for traffic law enforcement services with another law enforcement agency, the contract agency has reporting responsibilities. Local agency responsibilities include: a. All motor vehicle traffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions, occurring on highways within the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency. b. All motor vehicle nontraffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2, resulting in personal injury or death; or involving a violation of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 20002 in which a driver fails to immediately stop their vehicle at the scene of the collision and report the collision or provide notification as required by law; or driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs occurring on public or private property within the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency. c. All bicycle collisions occurring on highways within the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency. HPM 110.5 1-4 4. LOCAL AGENCY POLICY. This chapter may be adopted in whole or in part by local law enforcement agencies. If this chapter is not adopted in its entirety, local agencies should, at a minimum, establish a reporting policy concerning documentation of: a. All collisions resulting in injury or death to any person pursuant to CVC Section 20008. b. Property damage only traffic collisions. To provide data essential in the identification of traffic safety problems and the development of collision prevention programs, all law enforcement agencies with collision reporting responsibilities are encouraged to document as many collisions as possible. Local policy will determine the degree of participation. c. Collisions involving an identifiable violation when prosecution will be sought. d. Bicycle collisions. e. Noninjury motor vehicle traffic collisions reported at the police facility, as defined in CVC Section 20015, Counter Reports: No Determination of Fault. f. Motor vehicle nontraffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2. g. When referring to this manual, and because CHP policy may differ from other agencies, the word “shall” may be substituted with “should” by these agencies according to their local policy. 5. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RESPONSIBILITY. The CHP shall document the following collisions: a. All motor vehicle traffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2, occurring on freeways, except as provided in paragraph 8.h. b. All motor vehicle traffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2, occurring on highways outside the limits of incorporated cities, except as provided in paragraph 8.h. c. All motor vehicle nontraffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2, resulting in personal injury or death; or involving a violation of CVC Section 20002 in which a driver fails to immediately stop their vehicle at the scene of the collision and report the collision or provide notification as required by law; or driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs occurring on public or private property outside the limits of incorporated cities and not within the boundaries of a military reservation, National Park, or National Monument held under exclusive federal jurisdiction. 1-5 HPM 110.5 NOTE: For guidelines, refer to Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 100.67, Law Enforcement Assistance and Inter-Jurisdictional Operations, Chapter 6, Departmental Responsibilities on Federal Lands. d. All school bus collisions as defined in Chapter 2 (additional references are CVC Section 12517.1, Definition of a Schoolbus Accident, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Sections 1219 and 1237). e. All motor vehicle traffic collisions and motor vehicle nontraffic collisions, as defined in Chapter 2, occurring on state property patrolled as a function of the Department’s Safety Services Program or in cities contracting with the Department for patrol activities. For additional guidelines, refer to HPM 100.70, Safety Services Program Manual. f. All bicycle collisions occurring on highways within the Department’s geographical responsibility. g. All collisions involving a vehicle or bicycle being used on departmental business within the limits of an incorporated city, only when local agency procedures do not require documentation of the collision. (Refer to HPM 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 7, Reports of State Business Vehicle Collisions.) 6. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL POLICY. The purpose of this chapter is to provide CHP policy in relation to HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual: a. The objective of this chapter is to ensure all CHP officers and sergeants document collisions according to the provisions of this manual, in compliance with current policy and commensurate with their level of training. b. The basic form of documentation of collisions shall be the Investigation format. In certain limited situations, a Report format may be completed. Whichever form of documentation is used, it is expected that the completed document will exemplify the best possible traffic investigation and report writing techniques. The document shall lead to logical conclusions based upon the facts of the investigated collision. c. Each officer has the responsibility to develop report-writing and investigative skills that will lead to high-quality and professional documentation of collisions. Regardless of format, collision documentation shall be clear, concise, complete, and answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how in a time- sequential manner according to the provisions of this manual. d. To enhance the high quality and professional standards of collision investigations, Area commanders should encourage all officers and sergeants to HPM 110.5 1-6 complete, at a minimum, the Intermediate Accident Investigation course. Additionally, Area commanders are strongly encouraged to support those officers demonstrating a particular interest in advanced collision investigation methodologies, to include enrollment in the Advanced Accident Investigation course, the Traffic Accident Reconstruction series, and the Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist Certification (TARSC) Program. e. Area commanders shall ensure sufficient levels of review exist and that all completed collision documentation, whether written in Investigation or Report format, is a high-quality, professional product. Additionally, Area commanders are responsible for strict adherence to the procedures contained in this manual. Area commanders are encouraged to review all fatal injury investigations. (1) When the techniques used by officers are beyond the level of training of the Accident Investigation Review Officer, the Area commander shall require the report to be reviewed by an officer or sergeant with an equal or greater level of training. Use of traffic collision reconstruction methodologies and/or analyses shall be restricted to a Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) and MAIT associates, under the guidance of the appropriate MAIT. (Refer to HPM 110.1, MAIT Operations Manual, Chapter 1, General.) When reconstruction methodologies are utilized by qualified personnel, the Area commander shall require those methodologies be reviewed in accordance with HPM 110.1, Chapter 1. (2) To request MAIT assistance, refer to HPM 110.1, Chapter 1. (3) Area commanders are strongly encouraged to allow officers to assist their Division’s MAIT during investigations conducted within their Area. This will expose officers to advanced collision investigation methodologies and the TARSC Program, and enable officers to further develop as traffic collision investigators. f. The collision Investigation and Report examples in this manual represent the proper formatting, text, and level of quality expected of departmental personnel and shall not exclude other pertinent areas of reporting. g. Documentation of collisions shall be made utilizing the CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report, and in accordance with the provisions of this manual and CHP policy. (Refer to Annex A.) h. Area commanders shall institute procedures for the timely submission of collision Investigation and Report documents, emphasizing the need to prepare, review, and approve these documents within the eight-day completion time frame. Collision reports shall normally be available to the public within eight working days. 1-7 HPM 110.5 NOTE: Adherence to the transmittal schedule shall be maintained as outlined in Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures. i. Any departmental response to a railroad accident, whether reportable by CHP policy or not, shall be reported to the California Office of Emergency Services. For notification procedures, refer to General Order 100.80, Notification and Report of Emergencies and Unusual Occurrences. 7. COLLISION INVESTIGATION. A collision shall be documented as an Investigation, as outlined in this manual, when one or more of the following conditions are met: a. A motor vehicle traffic collision results in the death of a person on or off a highway. b. A motor vehicle traffic collision results in personal injury, except as provided in paragraph 8.b. c. The collision is a school bus collision, as defined in Chapter 2. d. All collisions that result in an in-custody arrest as a consequence of the collision event itself. For example, a collision results in an arrest for CVC Section 23152 per CVC Section 40300.5(a). This would exclude an arrest for outstanding warrant(s) confirmed through a subject check subsequent to a collision. e. The collision is the result of an identifiable violation and prosecution will be sought. To support the prosecution, statements, collection of evidence, and a detailed analysis of the collision are required to prove the section violated. In the event of a property damage only collision, an Area commander may establish local procedures to forego prosecution and document the collision in the Report format. f. An involved party has not fulfilled the requirements pursuant to CVC Section 20002, on or off the highway, and sufficient information is available to identify the hit-and-run driver through follow-up. For example: (1) A witness to the collision recorded the license plate number of the hit-and-run vehicle and can identify the driver. (2) Witnesses can provide a description of the hit-and-run vehicle and driver, and sufficient physical evidence (e.g., vehicle parts, personal property) is available for later identification of the vehicle and driver at the time of the collision. HPM 110.5 1-8 g. A state-owned vehicle or departmental bicycle is involved in the collision. Operational damage to CHP vehicles will be documented according to departmental policy. (Refer to HPM 11.1, Chapter 7.) 8. COLLISION REPORT. A collision may be documented as a Report when one or more of the following conditions apply: a. A motor vehicle nontraffic collision, as defined in Chapter 2, that involved an injury. b. Area commanders should establish Area Standard Operating Procedures providing for the documentation of a collision using the Report format in which the only injury or injuries involve “Possible Injury” claim(s), provided the party(ies) exhibit no visible physical injuries, refuse medical treatment at the scene, and are not transported to a medical facility. (1) Area commanders should consider the following factors, at a minimum, prior to giving approval for an Area to document a “Possible Injury” traffic collision in the Report format: (a) The average number of traffic collisions each officer investigates per year. (b) Community service expectations. (c) Operational obligations (e.g., state security) and workloads unique to that specific Area. (2) The supervisor or officer on scene should recognize situations where a “Possible Injury” may involve an authentic internal or other nonvisible injury. Careful consideration of all factors (e.g., vehicle damage, physical evidence, mechanism of injury, fraud, potential for serious nonvisible injury) associated with the collision shall be made prior to documenting the collision in the Report format. c. A collision involved damage to private property and the driver is unable to notify the property owner in compliance with CVC Section 20002, but notifies this Department without unnecessary delay. d. An involved party has not fulfilled the requirements pursuant to CVC Section 20002, on or off the highway; however, no information is available to identify the hit-and-run driver or follow-up has been conducted through all means available and the identity of the hit-and-run driver is still unattainable. 1-9 HPM 110.5 e. A collision involved property damage only (includes vehicle fire and tow-away) or an officer witnessed the collision-causing violation and issued a citation at the scene of a property damage only collision. f. A “Late-Reported” collision, as defined in Chapter 2, involved an injury. g. An individual insists a collision be documented which is not otherwise included within the categories of an Investigation or a Report (e.g., a private property collision involving property damage only). A Report may be prepared subject to the following conditions: (1) The individual shall be advised documentation is not required. (2) The individual shall be informed of the financial responsibility requirements of CVC Section 16000, if applicable. (3) The individual should be advised that documentation may be made by completing a Counter Report at a CHP office. h. If individuals involved in a property damage only collision insist on exchanging required information in lieu of a formal collision report, parties will be allowed to do so after an officer has advised them of the financial responsibility requirements of CVC Section 16000. However, officers shall not solicit individuals to exchange required information in lieu of a formal collision report. 9. FILING OF COMPLAINTS. a. Prosecution. Prosecution shall be based on a thorough investigation with adequate evidence to support all necessary elements of an offense. b. Complaint Criteria. Each complaint against an individual sought as a result of a collision investigation shall meet the following criteria: (1) The facts determined by the investigation shall constitute a violation of a specific statute. (2) There shall be adequate evidence to support each element of the offense. (3) Applicable departmental enforcement policies and tolerances shall be observed. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. Commanders shall be responsible for establishing a system of administrative review and control to ensure all prosecution resulting from collision investigations are in conformance with standards set forth in this manual. HPM 110.5 1-10 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1-11 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER PUBLICATIONS REGARDING TRAFFIC COLLISIONS/SERVICES There are several Highway Patrol Manuals (HPM), General Orders (GO), Highway Patrol Guides (HPG), and other miscellaneous publications that provide instruction and information regarding investigating traffic collisions, selling traffic collision reports, and providing traffic services. The list includes, but is not limited to, the following: Publication Title GO 100.30 Closing of Highways for Salvage Operations GO 100.39 CHP 202, Driving Under the Influence Arrest-Investigation Report, and CHP 216, Arrest-Investigation Report GO 100.46 Reporting of Highway Conditions GO 110.2 Release of Collision Information GO 110.7 Policy - Daily Reporting of Traffic Deaths GO 110.8 Processing and Storage of Images HPG 40.60 SWITRS Users' Guide HPM 11.1 Administrative Procedures Manual Chapter 4, Miscellaneous Sales – Transmittal of Collections Chapter 7, Reports of State Business Vehicle Collisions Chapter 9, Civil Actions, Defense of Employees, Small Claims Actions, Constitutionalist Actions, Indemnification of Citizens, Victims of Violent Crimes HPM 84.2 Hazardous Materials Transportation and Incident Management HPM 100.70 Safety Services Program Manual HPM 110.1 MAIT Operations Manual HPM 110.5 1-12 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF COLLISIONS REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO DEFINITIONS ............................................................................ 2-3 ACCIDENT OR COLLISION ........................................................................................ 2-3 AREA OF IMPACT ....................................................................................................... 2-3 AUXILIARY LANE ........................................................................................................ 2-3 BICYCLE ...................................................................................................................... 2-3 BRIDGE RAIL .............................................................................................................. 2-3 CHAIN REACTION COLLISION .................................................................................. 2-4 CLASSIFICATION OF REPORTING............................................................................ 2-4 COLLISIONS AFTER STABILIZED SITUATIONS ....................................................... 2-4 CONNECTOR ROAD ................................................................................................... 2-5 COUNTER REPORT OR CITIZEN’S REPORT ........................................................... 2-5 COURTESY REPORT ................................................................................................. 2-6 DRIVER ........................................................................................................................ 2-6 Parked Vehicles ........................................................................................................ 2-6 Pushed or Towed Vehicles ........................................................................................ 2-6 DRIVERLESS VEHICLE .............................................................................................. 2-8 EDGE LINE .................................................................................................................. 2-8 ELECTRIC BICYCLE (CLASS 1, 2, 3) ......................................................................... 2-8 ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARD ....................................................................... 2-9 EMBANKMENT ............................................................................................................ 2-9 E MERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RUN NUMBER................................................. 2-9 ENCROACHMENT....................................................................................................... 2-9 EXPRESSWAY ............................................................................................................ 2-9 FARM LABOR TRANSPORTER .................................................................................. 2-9 FARM LABOR VEHICLE .............................................................................................. 2-9 FARM WORKER ........................................................................................................ 2-10 FREEWAY ................................................................................................................. 2-10 FRONTAGE ROAD .................................................................................................... 2-10 GLARE SCREEN ....................................................................................................... 2-10 GORE ......................................................................................................................... 2-10 GUARDRAIL .............................................................................................................. 2-10 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT INVOLVED COLLISION ................................. 2-10 HIGHWAY .................................................................................................................. 2-10 IMPACT ENERGY ATTENUATORS .......................................................................... 2-11 INJURY ...................................................................................................................... 2-11 HPM 110.5 2-2 INTENTIONAL ACT ................................................................................................... 2-11 INTERCHANGE ......................................................................................................... 2-13 IN-TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................ 2-13 INTERSECTION ........................................................................................................ 2-13 LANE NUMBERING ................................................................................................... 2-14 LATE-REPORTED COLLISION ................................................................................. 2-14 LEGAL INTERVENTION ............................................................................................ 2-15 MEDIAN ..................................................................................................................... 2-15 MEDIAN BARRIER .................................................................................................... 2-16 MILEPOST MARKER ................................................................................................. 2-16 MOTORCYCLE OR MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE .......................................................... 2-16 MOTORIZED BICYCLE OR MOPED ......................................................................... 2-16 MOTORIZED SCOOTER ........................................................................................... 2-17 MOTOR VEHICLE...................................................................................................... 2-17 MOTOR VEHICLE NONTRAFFIC COLLISION ......................................................... 2-17 MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION ................................................................. 2-18 NONCONTACT-INVOLVED PARTY .......................................................................... 2-19 ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION ...................................................... 2-20 PARTY ....................................................................................................................... 2-21 PASSENGER ............................................................................................................. 2-21 PEDESTRIAN ............................................................................................................ 2-21 RAILROAD COLLISION ............................................................................................. 2-22 RAMP ......................................................................................................................... 2-22 ROAD ......................................................................................................................... 2-22 ROADWAY ................................................................................................................. 2-23 RUNAWAY VEHICLE ................................................................................................. 2-23 SCHOOL BUS COLLISION ........................................................................................ 2-23 SHOULDER ............................................................................................................... 2-25 SIDEWALK ................................................................................................................. 2-25 STAGED TRAFFIC COLLISION ................................................................................ 2-25 TOW AWAY ............................................................................................................... 2-25 TRANSITION ROAD .................................................................................................. 2-26 TRIBAL LAND ........................................................................................................... 2-26 UNINVOLVED PARTY ............................................................................................... 2-26 VEHICLE .................................................................................................................... 2-27 WITNESS ................................................................................................................... 2-27 WORKING MOTOR VEHICLE ................................................................................... 2-27 ANNEXES A – HIGHWAY EXAMPLE .......................................................................................... 2-29 B – INTERSECTION EXAMPLE ................................................................................ 2-31 C – LANE NUMBERING EXAMPLE........................................................................... 2-33 2-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF COLLISIONS 1. INTRODUCTION TO DEFINITIONS. The following definitions and classifications of collisions are generally in accordance with the standards set forth in the American National Standard Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents, published by the National Safety Council. However, some of the following definitions, interpretations, classifications, and examples have been adapted for use in reporting traffic collisions in California. 2. ACCIDENT OR COLLISION. A collision is an unintended event that produces damage or injury, involving a motor vehicle in-transport. The word injury includes fatal injury. Although the terms “accident” and “collision” are synonymous, the word collision should be used to describe the event. 3. AREA OF IMPACT. An Area of Impact (AOI) is the area(s) at which damage or injury occurs as the result of a collision (e.g., where involved parties come into contact with one another, another object, and/or surface). The AOI(s) is/are illustrated in the sketch with the appropriate symbol and described in the narrative. 4. AUXILIARY LANE. An auxiliary lane is a connector road that joins an acceleration lane and a deceleration lane, often where the on-ramp of one interchange is closely followed by the off-ramp of another interchange. Auxiliary lanes allow on- and off-ramp traffic to accelerate or decelerate before merging with mainline traffic, or simply to provide more opportunity to merge. 5. BICYCLE. A bicycle, as defined in California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 231, is a device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels. Persons riding bicycles are subject to the provisions specified in CVC Sections 21200 and 21200.5. The operator of a unicycle or tricycle that is involved in a collision will be considered a bicyclist only if the cycle meets the definition of a bicycle. 6. BRIDGE RAIL. A bridge rail is a barrier located on the side of a bridge (including a freeway overcrossing) designed to stop a vehicle from leaving the elevated surface or roadway. It may be constructed of concrete, steel, wood, or stone. The concrete curb is considered part of the bridge rail. Do not refer to a bridge rail as a guardrail even if it is made of guardrail material. HPM 110.5 2-4 7. CHAIN REACTION COLLISION. Occasionally, in the same area within a short period of time, several vehicles may be involved in collisions under adverse driving conditions. Examples may include a damaged roadway or collapsed bridge, or collisions where visibility is drastically reduced due to fog, dust storms, heavy rain, etc. In such chain reaction collisions, it may be difficult to determine whether each impact was one continuous event without stabilization or whether several separate collisions occurred, with the situation stabilizing between each collision. Consequently, for purposes of uniformity, a chain reaction collision should be considered a single collision. (Refer to paragraph 9.) 8. CLASSIFICATION OF REPORTING. There are two levels of collision reporting: an Investigation and a Report. These terms refer to the format of documentation and not the report form itself. 9. COLLISIONS AFTER STABILIZED SITUATIONS. A stabilized situation marks the end of an unstabilized event. An unstabilized event is an event or series of events beginning at loss of control and ending when control is regained or when all involved persons, vehicles, and property have come to rest. Stabilization may be brief, but when a discernable period of time separates the end of one event from the beginning of another event, each subsequent injury or damage-producing event should be documented as a separate collision. The following examples are illustrative of stabilized situations: a. As a result of a collision, live electric wires fell on the involved vehicle, but no injury was sustained from the electric current because the occupants remained inside the motor vehicle. Any subsequent injury resulting from occupants attempting to leave the motor vehicle or rescue attempts by others would not be part of the original motor vehicle collision. b. As a result of a collision, objects were loosened which remained in place until all occupants were removed from the area of risk. Any subsequent injury or damage attributable to the fall or roll of the loosened objects would not be part of the original motor vehicle collision. c. Following a motor vehicle collision, the driver regained control of the vehicle prior to or after coming to rest and fled the scene. In the driver's haste to flee, the driver and/or vehicle was involved in a subsequent collision. In this case, the first collision stabilized once the driver regained control of the vehicle. Since the decision to flee resulted in a subsequent collision, it would be considered a separate event and not part of the original motor vehicle collision. d. The driver of a motor vehicle, while being pursued by police, collided with numerous other parked and/or moving motor vehicles. Following each collision, the 2-5 HPM 110.5 pursued driver was able to regain control and continue driving until eventually being halted. In this case, a stabilized situation was reached each time the driver regained control of the vehicle following a collision. Each set of stabilized events would be considered a separate collision and reported on separate forms. e. A vehicle caught fire during a noninjury motor vehicle collision. The driver exited the vehicle and ran toward the shoulder in an attempt to escape the fire. If during the driver’s attempt to escape, the vehicle exploded causing injury to the driver, the original vehicle collision and driver’s injuries would be considered one unstabilized situation. If the driver was able to reach the shoulder where no additional danger was expected or foreseeable and a subsequent explosion caused additional injury, the event would be considered a separate situation. f. Following a collision, the vehicle came to rest within the traffic lanes of a freeway and the driver remained in the vehicle. This collision became stabilized once any additional collisions were no longer imminent and the driver and vehicle came to rest. An imminent collision would involve an approaching vehicle already out of control due to the movement of the original collision. Any event thereafter resulting in damage or injury would be considered a separate event and not part of the original motor vehicle collision. NOTE: If a thorough investigation fails to establish whether the collision involved one or more unstabilized situations, the collision should be considered a single event and documented as a single collision. 10. CONNECTOR ROAD. A connector road is a roadway that joins two different highways. 11. COUNTER REPORT OR CITIZEN’S REPORT. A Counter Report or citizen’s report is a property-damage only collision reported by an involved party in person at an office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) or local law enforcement agency. (Refer to Chapter 9, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report – Property Damage Only.) If the individual is reporting a collision involving an injury or fatality, refer to Chapter 5, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. a. Counter Reports are to be completed by the involved party or with the assistance of a peace officer. b. Counter Reports are not processed through the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System database files. HPM 110.5 2-6 12. COURTESY REPORT. A Courtesy Report is the documentation of a traffic collision by an officer of a law enforcement agency or CHP Area other than the law enforcement agency or CHP Area having jurisdiction where the collision occurred. 13. DRIVER. A driver is a person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle. For an out-of-control vehicle, the driver is the occupant who was in control until control was lost. a. A driver includes: (1) A person driving a noncontact-involved vehicle. (Refer to paragraph 50.) (2) A person who was driving a motor vehicle, but lost control of the vehicle because of a vehicle malfunction. This person will be considered a driver if they remained in the vehicle or leaped from the moving vehicle to avoid an imminent collision. (3) A person who had physical control of a moving vehicle and by choice, jumped from, fled, or otherwise exited the vehicle before it was safely stopped or parked. (4) An individual seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle stopped or otherwise disabled within a traffic lane. The vehicle is considered to be in-transport and the occupant a driver. b. Parked Vehicles. A person who parked a vehicle or permitted it to stand on a highway without effectively setting the parking brake, blocking the wheels, or otherwise failing to prevent movement of the vehicle, should be considered the driver of that vehicle. (1) Circumstances may exist relieving the person of being a driver. Considerations in determining a person to be a driver are the amount of time that has elapsed between the person parking the vehicle and the vehicle being involved in a collision, and the person’s proximity to the vehicle when the collision occurred. NOTE: A person who parked a vehicle which becomes a runaway vehicle and involved in a collision shall comply with notification and reporting requirements pursuant to CVC Section 20002(b). c. Pushed or Towed Vehicles. The following should be considered in determining whether or not a person operating a pushed or towed vehicle, or operating a vehicle pushing or towing a motor vehicle, is a driver: 2-7 HPM 110.5 (1) A person walking alongside a pushed or towed vehicle while in the act of steering through an opened window or door should be considered a driver. (2) A person seated behind the steering wheel while the vehicle is being pushed (manually or by another vehicle), towed (by other than a rigid tow bar or tow truck), or coasting should be considered a driver if they had control of the portion of the vehicle which caused the collision (e.g., steering, braking). (3) A person operating a motor vehicle pushing another motor vehicle should be considered a driver if they caused or directly contributed to the collision. A person operating a pushing vehicle determined not to be a direct contributing factor to the collision should be considered a witness. (4) A person operating a motor vehicle towing another vehicle with a rigid tow bar will be considered the driver of the vehicles in combination. d. A Driver, for purposes of the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report includes the operator of any motor vehicle requiring a driver license or permit to operate. This includes: (1) The operator of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motorized bicycle, moped, and motorized scooter, whether or not the engine is running. e. A Driver does not include the operator of a motor vehicle which does not require a driver license or permit to operate (e.g., motorized skateboard, miniature motorcycle [pocket bike]). The operator of such vehicles will be documented as Other on the CHP 555, Page 1. f. Additionally, a driver does not include the following: (1) The rider of a bicycle, unicycle or tricycle that does not meet the definition of a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates, sled, skis, scooter, baby carriage, or wheeled toys. (Refer to paragraph 5.) (2) The tillerman or other person who, in an auxiliary capacity, assists the driver in the steering or operation of any articulated fire-fighting apparatus. (Refer to CVC Section 305.) (3) A person who is not in actual control of a vehicle, but merely interferes with a driver or driver’s mechanism (CVC Section 21701). The act of grabbing the steering wheel may or may not be considered control of the vehicle. The degree of influence the action has relative to the cause of the collision should be considered. HPM 110.5 2-8 (4) A person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device or a physically disabled person operating a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or quadricycle. These persons should be documented as a pedestrian. (Refer to paragraph 54.) (5) An infant or child who accidentally or intentionally sets a motor vehicle in motion, who by their obvious limited capabilities could not be in control of the motor vehicle. 14. DRIVERLESS VEHICLE. A driverless vehicle is a vehicle in-transport without a driver, or a vehicle set in motion by other than a driver. Examples of a driverless vehicle include: a. A parked vehicle set in motion by a child who accidentally or intentionally released the parking brake or pushed the transmission out of gear. b. A driver failed to effectively set the parking brake, block the wheels, or otherwise failed to prevent movement of the vehicle; however, due to an extended time lapse and/or proximity of the driver to the collision, the person is no longer considered the driver. c. A stopped vehicle within the roadway which, due to an extended time lapse and/or proximity of the driver, the person is no longer considered the driver. d. A parked or stopped vehicle moved from its point of rest due to a cataclysmic event. 15. EDGE LINE. Edge lines are painted lines on the roadway surface used to delineate the edge of the roadway and provide a visual reference. They are also used to reduce driving on paved shoulders or refuge areas of lesser structural strength than adjacent pavement. Edge lines are generally not continued through intersections and normally are not broken for driveways. Edge lines are used on all state highways, except urban-type streets with curbs, and may be used on streets and highways under local jurisdiction. 16. ELECTRIC BICYCLE (CLASS 1, 2, 3). Electric bicycles are bicycles equipped with operable pedals and assisted by an electric motor of less than 750 watts. A “class 1 electric bicycle” provides electric assistance only when the rider is pedaling, but ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches 20 miles per hour (MPH). A “class 2 electric bicycle” may be run solely off the electric motor, but ceases to provide power when the electric bicycle reaches 20 MPH. A “class 3 electric bicycle” provides 2-9 HPM 110.5 electric assistance only when the rider is pedaling, but ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches 28 MPH (CVC Section 312.5). 17. ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARD. An Electrically Motorized Board is any wheeled device with a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding, that is not greater than 60 inches deep and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only one person, and has an electric propulsion system averaging less than 1000 watts and a maximum speed of 20 MPH. The device may be designed to also be powered by human propulsion (CVC Section 313.5). 18. EMBANKMENT. An embankment is a raised structure (as of earth) to hold back water or carry a roadway. 19. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RUN NUMBER. A procedurally generated number created by an emergency medical services agency transporting a person requiring medical care to a medical facility. The number is then given to the facility and used to coordinate patient care. 20. ENCROACHMENT. An encroachment is the intrusion of highway right-of-way by nonhighway structures or objects of any kind or character beyond the proper or prescribed limits. 21. EXPRESSWAY. An expressway is an arterial highway, established by a county, with partial or full control of access, which may or may not be divided or have grade separations at intersections. 22. FARM LABOR TRANSPORTER. A farm labor transporter is any motor vehicle, other than a farm labor vehicle, used for the transportation of eight or less farm workers in addition to the driver, to or from a place of employment or employment-related activities. A farm labor transporter includes a passenger vehicle transporting farm workers. 23. FARM LABOR VEHICLE. A farm labor vehicle is any motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of nine or more farm workers in addition to the driver, to or from a place of employment or employment-related activities (CVC Section 322a). The driver of a farm labor vehicle is required to be certified pursuant to CVC Section 12519(a). A farm labor vehicle does not include a vehicle carrying only members of the immediate family of the owner or driver thereof. HPM 110.5 2-10 24. FARM WORKER. A farm worker is any person engaged in rendering personal services for hire or compensation in connection with the production or harvesting of farm products, including forestry laborers (CVC Section 322b). 25. FREEWAY. A freeway is a divided arterial highway with full control of access and with grade separations at intersections. 26. FRONTAGE ROAD. A frontage road is a highway generally paralleling an arterial highway designed to provide access to traffic desiring to cross or enter the arterial highway, or to access abutting property that would otherwise be isolated from the arterial highway. 27. GLARE SCREEN. A glare screen is an object designed to screen out the headlight glare of opposing traffic. Glare screens are typically installed in special problem areas such as along frontage roads or at entrance and exit ramps. 28. GORE. A gore is an area of land, generally triangular, between the main traffic lanes of a freeway and the freeway on- or off-ramp. The gore is often bound by the edge lines of the traffic lanes at the point the roadway diverges or converges. 29. GUARDRAIL. A guardrail is a barrier located at the edge of a shoulder to prevent a vehicle from hitting an object or going over an embankment. Guardrails are usually constructed of steel rails and wood or steel posts. This includes a guardrail connected to the end of bridge rails. 30. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT-INVOLVED COLLISION. As defined in CVC Section 353, a hazardous material is any substance, material, or device posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, or property during transportation, as defined by regulations adopted pursuant to CVC Section 2402.7. Hazardous material includes explosives and hazardous waste or substances, as defined by regulations adopted pursuant to Section 25141 of the Health and Safety Code (H&S), and medical waste, as defined in H&S Section 117690. A hazardous material incident-involved collision is a collision involving a “Hazardous Material Incident,” as defined in Highway Patrol Manual 84.2, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Incident Management. 31. HIGHWAY. A highway is a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained, and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. The terms highway and street are synonymous. The term trafficway is a federal term and is also synonymous with highway. 2-11 HPM 110.5 a. The term highway includes shoulders and sidewalks (property line to property line). (Refer to CVC Section 360 and Annex A). b. A portion of the highway that is closed to vehicular travel, such as construction and repair zones, does not meet the definition of a highway. Consequently, a collision occurring solely within these areas would be considered a motor vehicle nontraffic collision. (Refer to paragraph 48.) 32. IMPACT ENERGY ATTENUATORS. Impact energy attenuators (crash cushions) are intended to protect a motorist from the consequences of a collision with a fixed object that cannot be removed or where other protective systems are not suitable. a. Types currently available include sand-filled plastic drums, water-filled tubs, and lightweight concrete. b. Attenuators are generally installed at gore point-fixed objects that cannot be economically removed or made to breakaway when struck. Attenuators may also be installed at other fixed objects where a guardrail is inappropriate. 33. INJURY. Injuries are classified in Chapter 5. 34. INTENTIONAL ACT. An intentional act or omission of an act which, directly or indirectly, causes damage to property or injury to any person. Consequences of the intentional act(s) should have been reasonably foreseen and a result of an aggravated, reckless, or flagrantly negligent act, not the result of inattention or mistaken judgment. NOTE: The California Supreme Court ruled a person may be held criminally responsible not only for the crime they intended to commit (target offense), but also for any other crime (nontarget offense) that is the “natural and probable consequence” of the original crime, People v. Prettyman (1996) 14 Cal. 4th 248. A natural and probable consequence is one that a reasonable person would know is likely to happen if nothing unusual intervenes. In deciding whether a consequence is natural and probable, consider all of the circumstances established by the evidence (2007 California Jury Instructions, Natural and Probable Consequences Doctrine). a. Although a motor vehicle may be associated with a subsequent injury or damage-causing event, the following examples are not motor vehicle traffic collisions: HPM 110.5 2-12 (1) Suicide or Self-Inflicting Injury. (a) A person intentionally ran into traffic or jumped from a freeway overcrossing and prior to a stabilizing situation was subsequently struck by a vehicle. Intent should be determined by the coroner’s investigation. (b) A driver, attempting to cause self-injury, intentionally drove a motor vehicle against a fixed object, into a body of water, or similarly misused a motor vehicle. Intent should be determined by the coroner’s investigation. (2) Homicide, Injury, or Damage Purposely Inflicted. (a) A person deliberately intended to cause death, injury, or damage by driving a motor vehicle against persons, vehicles, or property. (b) A person fired a gun into a motor vehicle that was traveling along a highway. The driver was struck and subsequently lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle traveled off the roadway resulting in a traffic collision. Although the shooter did not have specific intent to cause a traffic collision, the subsequent collision was a natural and probable consequence of firing a gun into a vehicle traveling on a highway. (c) A passenger grabbed the steering wheel of a vehicle with the intent to harm themselves and/or the driver. The vehicle crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and struck another vehicle. Although the passenger did not have specific intent to cause the other vehicle’s involvement, the collision was a natural and probable consequence of the passenger’s actions. The passenger may be determined to be the driver of the vehicle at the time of the collision depending on the magnitude of their influence. (3) Throwing Substances at Vehicle. (a) A person intentionally threw a rock onto a highway or dropped an object from an overpass that struck a vehicle. This action caused the driver to lose control resulting in a collision. Although the act was not directed toward a specific person or vehicle, the intentional act resulted in injury or damage. Additionally, although the person that threw the object may not have intended to cause a collision, the resulting event was a natural and probable consequence of the act. (4) Staged Traffic Collision. (Refer to paragraph 63.) (5) Legal Intervention. (Refer to paragraph 40.) 2-13 HPM 110.5 35. INTERCHANGE. A system of interconnecting roadways in conjunction with one or more grade separations providing for the interchange of traffic between two or more roadways on different levels. 36. IN-TRANSPORT. This describes the state or condition of a vehicle when it is in use primarily for moving persons or property (including the vehicle itself) from one place to another, while in motion or on a roadway. a. Motor vehicles are considered in-transport when in the roadway, whether moving, stopped, stalled, disabled, or abandoned. b. Motor vehicles in designated parking stalls, shoulders, or off the highway are considered in-transport only when they are moving. c. A vehicle is considered to be within a roadway when any portion of the vehicle’s primary outline (excludes extended side-view mirrors) or load is in the roadway and might be struck by a vehicle that is moving entirely on the roadway. This, however, does not include vehicles parked in compliance with CVC Section 22502(a), Curb Parking. (1) A parked vehicle includes a vehicle stopped curbside and the driver opens their door into the traffic lane. d. A portion of the highway that is closed to vehicular travel due to construction or maintenance does not meet the definition of a highway. Consequently, a vehicle stopped within the closed area is not in-transport. e. A motor vehicle meeting the definition of a working motor vehicle (refer to paragraph 70.) at the time of the collision, whether moving or not, is not in-transport. 37. INTERSECTION. An intersection is the area located within the prolongations of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at approximately right angles. It is also the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. When the distance along a roadway between two areas meeting these criteria is less than 10 meters (33 feet), the two areas and the roadway connecting them are considered to be parts of a single intersection. (Refer to CVC Section 365 and Annex B). HPM 110.5 2-14 38. LANE NUMBERING. On a multilane roadway, traffic lanes available for traffic traveling in the same direction are numbered from left to right when facing in the direction of traffic flow. (Refer to Annex C.) a. An intermittent carpool lane will only be numbered as part of the adjacent mixed traffic flow lanes during the hours of nonoperation. During the designated hours of operation, the carpool lane will not be numbered as part of the adjacent mixed traffic flow lanes, and will be coded as a separate beat. b. A carpool lane physically separated from a roadway, operated as a permanent high-occupancy vehicle lane on a 24-hour basis, as defined in CVC Section 21655.5, is not numbered as part of the adjacent mixed traffic flow lanes. NOTE: Lane numbering does not apply to acceleration and deceleration lanes. 39. LATE-REPORTED COLLISION. A Late-Reported collision is a fatal or injury collision where involved vehicles and parties are no longer at the scene and documentation is requested at a location away from the collision scene. Investigating officers shall determine if the collision was reported after the first opportunity to make such a report before determining Late-Reported collision status. a. Any Late-Reported fatal collision shall be documented as an Investigation. b. Any Late-Reported injury collision should be documented as a Report unless the local commander or Area commander determines that an Investigation should be conducted. c. Late-reported collisions may be reported at any time up to one year from the date of occurrence. However, the ability to conduct a comprehensive investigation may be compromised by excessively delayed notifications. d. Timeliness and the circumstances surrounding the collision should be considered in determining whether to document the traffic collision as a Late- Reported collision. An important consideration would be whether the collision was reported after the first reasonable opportunity to make such notification. Consider the following: (1) Involved vehicles and parties who moved away from the collision scene on a freeway to an immediately adjacent location (e.g., a service station at the bottom of a freeway ramp) would not qualify the collision as a Late-Reported collision. 2-15 HPM 110.5 (2) A collision that occurred on a remote highway where a means of notifying a law enforcement agency was not available, and the involved parties made notification within a reasonable period, would not qualify as a Late-Reported collision. 40. LEGAL INTERVENTION. Legal intervention is an intentional act, in which injury or damage is caused by law enforcement intervention, usually resulting in apprehension or an attempt to apprehend. Legal intervention which results in injury or damage is not a motor vehicle collision insofar as the enforcing agency and violator relationship is concerned. If intentional acts are committed that result in injury or damage beyond that which is reasonably expected, the subsequent event(s) should be documented as a motor vehicle collision. The following examples are provided to help distinguish between legal intervention and a motor vehicle collision: a. Legal Intervention: (1) A roadblock was set up to stop a suspect. The suspect collided into it, either intentionally or unintentionally. (2) A police officer intentionally caused their vehicle to collide with a pursued vehicle in an attempt to terminate the pursuit. (3) A police officer fired bullets into a moving suspect vehicle. The driver subsequently lost control and collided into another vehicle or object. b. Motor Vehicle Collision: (1) A driver, other than the intended suspect, unintentionally collided into a roadblock. (2) A suspect, while eluding the police, lost control of their vehicle and collided into another vehicle. (3) While pursuing a suspect, a police officer lost control of their vehicle and collided into another vehicle or object. (4) While in pursuit of a violator, a police officer unintentionally collided with the suspect’s vehicle. 41. MEDIAN. A median is the portion of a divided highway separating the roadways for traffic in opposite directions. The median includes the median shoulders. (Refer to Annex A.) HPM 110.5 2-16 42. MEDIAN BARRIER. A median barrier is a physical object located in the median of a highway to prevent a vehicle from crossing over into oncoming traffic. Median barriers may consist of cable barriers (a longitudinal cable with steel posts), metal beam barriers (steel rails with wood or steel posts), or concrete barriers (solid concrete with the safety shape). Concrete curbs and walls of concrete or wood, such as sound walls on the outside edges of the highway, are not considered median barriers. 43. MILEPOST MARKER. Milepost markers indicate the route number, county, and post miles of the location. The mileage indicated on the milepost marker reflects the distance from either the south or west county line, depending on the general direction of the highway, to that location. For example, milepost marker 5 LA 92.51 marks a point along Interstate 5 within Los Angeles County and 92.51 miles north of the south edge of the Los Angeles County line. Milepost markers are used by officers, traffic engineers, maintenance personnel, and others to locate specific incidents or features. 44. MOTORCYCLE OR MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE. A motorcycle is a vehicle whose motor displaces more than 150 cubic centimeters, has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, and is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground. (Refer to CVC Section 400.) A motor-driven cycle is a motorcycle whose motor displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters. (Refer to CVC Section 405.) 45. MOTORIZED BICYCLE OR MOPED. A motorized bicycle or moped is either: a. Any two- or three-wheeled device having fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power, or having no pedals if powered solely by electrical energy, equipped with an automatic transmission and motor which produces less than four gross brake horsepower and a maximum speed of not more than 30 MPH on level ground. A motorized bicycle is subject to applicable rules of the road and collision reporting requirements. (Refer to CVC Section 406[a].) OR b. A device that has fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power and has an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 1000 watts, a maximum speed of not more than 20 MPH on level ground, and is incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power is used to propel the device faster than 20 MPH. (Refer to CVC Section 406[b].) 2-17 HPM 110.5 46. MOTORIZED SCOOTER. A motorized scooter is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon while riding, may have a seat, and is powered by an electric motor (or any other type of motor) that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion. (Refer to CVC Section 407.5.) 47. MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle is any motorized vehicle not operated on rails. For purposes of classification, a trailer, coaster, sled or wagon, or other equipment being towed or pushed by a motor vehicle is considered part of the motor vehicle, including such equipment when detached while in motion. For collision reporting purposes, a motorized bicycle, moped, or motorized scooter shall be considered a motor vehicle, whether the motor is operating or not. Motor vehicle does not include a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle or quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian. (Refer to CVC Section 415.) 48. MOTOR VEHICLE NONTRAFFIC COLLISION. A motor vehicle nontraffic collision is any collision involving a motor vehicle in-transport occurring entirely at a place other than a highway. a. This includes collisions involving a motor vehicle in-transport occurring off-highway on public or private property. b. Off-highway collisions not involving a motor vehicle in-transport and events that do not meet the definition of a motor vehicle collision, such as airplane crashes on highways or train accidents, are the responsibility of the sheriff, police department, coroner, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, or appropriate federal authority. c. Excludes: (1) Property damage, personal injury, or death resulting from any organized racetrack or drag strip event. (2) Property damage, personal injury, or death resulting from an activity on a designated parade route. (3) Property damage, personal injury, or death sustained during an actual agricultural operation. (4) Property damage, personal injury, or death resulting from operation of a forklift vehicle within an industrial plant or other building. HPM 110.5 2-18 (5) Property damage, personal injury, or death sustained during a sanctioned bicycle race on the authorized closed course. The closed course must involve an actual highway closure. 49. MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION. A motor vehicle traffic collision is any collision involving a motor vehicle in-transport that occurs on a highway or a collision which occurs after the motor vehicle runs off the highway but before events become stabilized. a. This includes collisions occurring on a highway involving: (1) A motor vehicle in-transport that set an object in motion without the motor vehicle itself doing the actual striking. For example: The vehicle's load or parts fell from the motor vehicle and the load or parts were struck by another motor vehicle. (2) A motor vehicle in-transport involved in a noncollision event. For example: Accidental poisoning from carbon monoxide generated by a motor vehicle; injury or damage sustained from a motor vehicle fire; occupants falling from a motor vehicle; occupants jumping from a motor vehicle prior to an imminent collision; damage only to a truck that jackknifes; damage to pushed or towed vehicles that collide with one another; or injury to an occupant of a motor vehicle due to the motion of the vehicle. (3) A school bus transporting students struck a bump in the roadway causing a student to strike their face on a seat, injuring the student. b. Excludes: (1) Cataclysmic events such as earthquakes, flash floods, lightning, etc. (2) Motor vehicles that are actively engaged in highway construction or maintenance operations. (Refer to paragraph 70.) These vehicles are not in-transport because they are not being used primarily for moving persons or property. This only applies when actually engaged in operations, not traveling to and from the operation(s). (3) Collisions involving only the participants of a sanctioned on-highway bicycle event. (4) A vehicle fire occurring while the vehicle is not in-transport. 2-19 HPM 110.5 50. NONCONTACT-INVOLVED PARTY. The driver of a noncontact vehicle, a bicyclist, pedestrian, or other person(s) not making actual physical contact should be considered an involved party when: a. A driver, bicyclist, pedestrian, or other person(s) commits a traffic or other violation that causes, or directly contributes to, another party to become involved in a collision; and, b. The violation is corroborated by a disinterested witness, physical evidence, or statements of the noncontact party. c. Examples: (1) A pedestrian ran across the street in front of a moving motor vehicle, violating CVC Section 21950(b), as corroborated by evidence or statements. The driver of the motor vehicle applied the brakes and avoided striking the pedestrian, but the motor vehicle skidded into a parked motor vehicle. The pedestrian would be considered a noncontact-involved party and will be listed as an involved party on the CHP 555. (2) A person used a vehicle to evade arrest and committed a moving violation, which caused another person to become involved in a collision. The actions of the pursued suspect should be listed as an involved party on the CHP 555. NOTE: A person attempting to evade arrest is not considered a “Noncontact- Involved Party” unless there is a clear violation, other than evading, which caused, or directly contributed to, another party to become involved in a collision. The mere fact that a person is being pursued in itself is not sufficient to make a person a party in the collision. (3) A large truck and tractor made an unsafe lane change, causing a vehicle traveling in an adjacent lane to run off the road and strike a cement median barrier. Independent witnesses corroborated the sequence of events and provided identifying information. In this case, the driver of the truck should be listed as an involved party. (4) A vehicle ran off the road and collided with a tree. The driver claimed another vehicle forced him off the road; however, there are no witnesses or physical evidence to corroborate the existence of the second vehicle. The other vehicle is not a noncontact-involved party. In this case, mark the “Uninvolved Vehicle” box under “Other Associated Factor(s),” on the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding. The information relating to the second vehicle should be documented in the narrative portion and the collision should be documented as a solo vehicle collision. HPM 110.5 2-20 NOTE: If the investigating officer is provided with identifying information involving the claimed noncontact-involved party or associated vehicle, the investigating officer should conduct adequate follow-up to prove or disprove the involvement of the party. 51. ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION. To qualify a collision as an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle collision, the following must apply: a. The driver of the vehicle must be a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Part 2 of Title 3 of the California Penal Code, or a firefighter, while in the performance of their duty during the hours of employment. AND b. The driver must be operating one of the following vehicles: (1) An authorized emergency vehicle as described in subdivision (a), (b), or (f) of CVC Section 165. (2) Any employer-leased or employer-rented vehicle. (3) The employee’s privately owned passenger vehicle at the request or direction of their employer. (a) A "private passenger motor vehicle" is defined as a motor vehicle insured by an individual or individuals residing in the same household, but does not include a vehicle with less than four wheels. c. This provision also applies to federal officers and federal customs agents while operating an official government vehicle in the performance of their duty during the hours of employment. d. The Department of Motor Vehicles will note the on-duty emergency vehicle collision on the officer's driving record. The collision must be identified by the reporting officer as occurring while on-duty by the notation “On-Duty Emergency Vehicle” written in the upper right hand corner of the “Name” box and in the “Special Conditions” box. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) (1) The purpose of the notation is to alert insurance companies that the driver of the involved authorized emergency vehicle is to be provided the protection pursuant to Insurance Code Sections 488.5, 557.5, and 669.5. 2-21 HPM 110.5 (2) It is important to understand that this provision applies only to a qualified individual operating a publicly owned, rented, or leased authorized emergency vehicle, or an on-duty officer operating their privately owned vehicle in the performance of their duty. (3) A privately owned ambulance not issued a permit under the provisions of CVC Section 165(f) is not considered an authorized emergency vehicle by definition. e. The following are examples of collisions which do not meet the definition of an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle collision: (1) A paramedic driving a privately owned and properly licensed ambulance during the course of their duty was responding to an emergency with lights and siren activated. The paramedic was subsequently involved in a collision. This collision will not be classified as an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle collision because the driver of the ambulance was not a peace officer or firefighter. (2) A uniformed peace officer stopped their patrol vehicle on the shoulder of a highway for a disabled vehicle. The officer exited the patrol vehicle and contacted the disabled party. A vehicle subsequently collided with the parked patrol vehicle. The officer was not a driver at the time of the collision; therefore, the officer will not be listed on the CHP 555, Page 1. Consequently, this collision will not be classified as an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle collision. (3) A uniformed peace officer while driving a suspect’s vehicle off the freeway collides with another vehicle or object. This collision will not be classified as an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle collision because the peace officer was operating a nongovernment-owned or rented vehicle and the vehicle was not owned by the officer or a member of their household. 52. PARTY. A party is any pedestrian or any person who operates a vehicle, motor vehicle, or a bicycle, which is involved in or causes a collision. 53. PASSENGER. A passenger is any person inside or upon a vehicle, excluding the driver. A passenger includes a person behind the wheel of a parked motor vehicle not in-transport. 54. PEDESTRIAN. A pedestrian is any person who is afoot or using a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle. a. Pedestrian includes: HPM 110.5 2-22 (1) Any person riding a device propelled by human power other than a bicycle, or the rider of a unicycle or tricycle that does not meet the definition of a bicycle. (2) Any person operating a pedestrian conveyance such as a skateboard, roller skates, sled, skis, scooter, baby carriage, or wheeled toys. (3) Any person who is operating a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle or quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian. (Refer to CVC Section 467.) (4) Any person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device. (Refer to CVC Section 313.) 55. RAILROAD COLLISION. A railroad collision is any collision involving a train and a motor vehicle in-transport and shall be documented as a motor vehicle traffic collision. For further guidance in the documentation and investigation of railroad collisions, refer to Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Specific Collisions. NOTE: Section 7663 of the Public Utilities Code requires the CHP or a designated local public safety agency that responds to a railroad accident, runaway train, or any other uncontrolled train movement that threatens public health and safety to promptly notify the Office of Emergency Services. 56. RAMP. An on- or off-ramp is a connecting road between two intersecting highways, one of which is an arterial highway (freeway or expressway) and the other a highway with partial or no control of access. An on- or off-ramp may also include that portion of a connecting road outside of the mainline traffic lanes of an arterial highway, such as an acceleration lane, deceleration lane, or auxiliary lane. 57. ROAD. A road is any existing vehicle route established before January 1, 1979, with significant evidence of prior regular travel by vehicles subject to registration, or a route where there is evidence of periodic use, and not necessarily publicly or privately maintained (CVC Section 527). The term “road” may also be defined as the area of a highway that includes any shoulder alongside the roadway and designated parking areas on a roadway or between the roadway and the curb. 2-23 HPM 110.5 58. ROADWAY. A roadway is that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel (CVC Section 530). In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term roadway refers to any such roadway separately but not to all such roadways collectively. (Refer to Annex A.) 59. RUNAWAY VEHICLE. A runaway vehicle is a vehicle that has a driver; however, the driver is no longer in control of the vehicle due to mechanical failure, or other condition that would cause the vehicle to continue out of control. Examples of a runaway vehicle include: a. A vehicle traveling with inoperative brakes, stuck throttle, or no steering. b. A stopped or parked vehicle that rolls from its point of rest due to failed parking brakes or a driver that neglects to adequately set the parking brake. c. A vehicle that continues in motion after the driver leaped from the vehicle. 60. SCHOOL BUS COLLISION. a. The CHP shall investigate all school bus collisions as defined in CVC Section 12517.1, with the exception of collisions occurring entirely on private property, involving property damage only and that do not involve a CVC violation (e.g., Sections 20002, 23152). Private property does not include “Public Grounds” as described in CVC Section 21113. A school bus collision, by definition, involves one or more of the following vehicles: (1) School bus, as defined in CVC Section 545, while transporting any school pupil at or below the 12th grade level to or from a public or private school or to or from school activities. (2) Youth bus, as defined in CVC Section 680, is any bus, other than a school bus, designed for and when actually carrying not more than 16 persons and the driver, used to transport children at or below the 12th grade level directly from a public or private school to an organized nonschool-related youth activity within 25 miles of the school. (3) A school pupil activity bus (SPAB), as defined in CVC Section 546, is operated by a common carrier, or by and under the exclusive jurisdiction of a publicly owned or operated transit system, or by a passenger charter-party carrier under contractual agreement between a school and carrier when actually carrying school pupils at or below the 12th grade level to or from public or private school activity, or to residential schools. HPM 110.5 2-24 (4) A general public paratransit vehicle (GPPV), as defined in CVC Section 336, is designed for carrying not more than 24 passengers and the driver, and provides local transportation to the general public, including carrying pupils at or below 12th grade level to or from a public or private school or school activity. b. A collision between a vehicle and pupil or school bus driver while the pupil or driver was approaching or leaving the school bus and the school bus flashing red signal lamps were in operation pursuant to CVC Section 22112, or when the school bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils, will be documented as a school bus collision. c. Injuries sustained to pupils while boarding or alighting from a stopped school bus, youth bus, SPAB, or GPPV are not considered motor vehicle traffic collisions. d. Injury to a pupil inside a school bus resulting from acceleration, deceleration, or other movement of the vehicle will be documented as a school bus collision. e. A collision involving a motor vehicle in-transport, either passing a stopped school bus with its red signal lamps in operation, pursuant to CVC Section 22112, or reacting, pursuant to CVC Section 22454, will be documented as a school bus collision. The school bus should be listed as a noncontact involved vehicle. This exception to the standard definition of a noncontact-involved vehicle is applied for statistical purposes only. f. All collisions that meet the definition of a school bus collision shall be documented as an Investigation. When a collision does not meet the definition of a school bus collision, the collision may be documented as a Report. g. A school bus collision with pupils on board which occurs entirely on private property resulting in property damage only and where no applicable CVC violation has occurred need not be documented. Private property does not include those areas described in CVC Section 21113. h. A collision involving a school bus, youth bus, SPAB, or GPPV, that occurs within city limits and no pupils were on board at the time of the collision, does not meet the definition of a school bus collision and investigative responsibility rests with the local law enforcement agency. i. For further guidance in the documentation of a school bus collision, refer to Chapter 15, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report, and Chapter 13. 2-25 HPM 110.5 NOTE: The provision of drivers’ training, the inspection of drivers’ records, and the processing of applications for certification to drive a school bus, youth bus, SPAB, and GPPV are responsibilities of the CHP. The investigation of school bus collisions is essential to the CHP’s commitment to the School Pupil Safety Program and proper collision documentation should be completed to ensure the safe transportation of all pupils. 61. SHOULDER. A shoulder is that portion of the highway, paved or unpaved, contiguous with the roadway and used for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency stops, and for lateral support of the roadway structure. (Refer to Annex A.) a. The line between the roadway and the shoulder may be a painted edge line, a change in surface color or material, or a curb (e.g., a concrete drainage curb on a freeway). b. On one-way roadways, there may be surfaced shoulders on both sides. c. A paved shoulder remains a paved shoulder even when a bicycle lane is superimposed upon it. 62. SIDEWALK. A sidewalk is the portion of a highway, other than the road, set apart by curbs, barriers, markings, or other delineation for pedestrian travel. (Refer to CVC Section 555 and Annex A.) 63. STAGED TRAFFIC COLLISION. A staged traffic collision is a collision intentionally planned or contrived for fraudulent purposes. When there are indicators a traffic collision has been staged, forward a copy of the report to the California Department of Insurance. (For additional information on the documentation and investigation of a staged collision, refer to Chapter 13.) 64. TOW AWAY. A tow away is a collision resulting in property damage to at least one vehicle to the extent that it cannot be driven from the collision scene or driven onto a trailer after simple repairs. Simple repairs include bending a fender away from a tire with a crowbar, changing a flat tire, or cutting a fan belt. A tow away excludes: a. A vehicle towed away because the driver is incapacitated (sick or emotionally disturbed). b. Inoperative parts not essential to the vehicle being driven away, such as inoperative doors, hoods, truck lids or minor radiator damage. c. A vehicle towed away because of an illegal condition due to the collision. HPM 110.5 2-26 d. A vehicle towed back onto the roadway or turned upright which can be driven away. e. A vehicle towed away because of a vehicle fire. 65. TRANSITION ROAD. A transition road is a connector road that joins two arterial highways (freeways or expressways), generally at a tangent section of the highway and with grade separations at the highway intersection. 66. TRIBAL LAND. An area of land reserved for a tribe or tribes under treaty or other agreement with the United States, executive order, federal statute or administrative action as permanent tribal homelands. This includes reservations and rancherias. 67. UNINVOLVED PARTY. An uninvolved party is one which an involved party claims contributed to the occurrence or collision, but: a. Sustained no damage or injury. b. There is no evidence to indicate the uninvolved party committed a violation that would cause the collision. c. There is no corroboration by a disinterested witness or the uninvolved party. d. The uninvolved party box on Page 2 of the CHP 555 should be marked when: (1) A driver was stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the road. A second driver approached the stopped vehicle from behind, swerved to avoid the stopped vehicle and collided with anything other than the stopped vehicle. The driver of the involved vehicle claimed the stopped vehicle contributed to the collision. (2) A driver was traveling at the legal speed limit when an overtaking vehicle lost control and collided with anything other than the vehicle proceeding at the legal speed limit. The driver of the overtaking vehicle claimed the vehicle contributed to the collision. (3) A vehicle allegedly set a rock or debris in motion, which struck another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle which set the object in motion denied involvement and there were no witness statements or physical evidence to corroborate the claim. 2-27 HPM 110.5 68. VEHICLE. A vehicle is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (Refer to CVC Section 670.) 69. WITNESS. A witness is a person, other than an involved party or a passenger, who can provide information relevant to the collision. This includes a person who observed the collision or who observed pertinent details before or after a collision (e.g., a person who can testify to a party's intoxication, either before or after the collision). 70. WORKING MOTOR VEHICLE. A working motor vehicle is a motor vehicle in the act of performing construction, maintenance, or utility work related to the highway. The work being done may be located within an open or closed portion of the highway and may be stationary or mobile. a. A motor vehicle that is being operated as a working motor vehicle is not in-transport. b. Includes: (1) A motor vehicle at work in a marked construction/maintenance zone. (2) A construction/maintenance zone-enhanced enforcement program detail. (3) A patrol vehicle which is strictly participating in a stationary or mobile construction or maintenance activity as a traffic control or visual presence. (4) A snow removal vehicle plowing or removing snow as part of a highway maintenance activity. c. Excludes: (1) A motor vehicle performing private construction or maintenance. (2) A construction or maintenance motor vehicle moving from one site to another. (3) A garbage truck, tow truck, delivery truck, taxi, emergency vehicle, etc. (4) A private party using their vehicle to remove snow from the roadway (not a highway maintenance activity). HPM 110.5 2-28 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ANNEX A 2-29 HPM 110.5 HIGHWAY EXAMPLE HPM 110.5 2-30 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2-31 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B INTERSECTION EXAMPLE HPM 110.5 2-32 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2-33 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C LANE NUMBERING EXAMPLE A dedicated 24-hour carpool lane will not be numbered as a lane and will be coded as a separate beat. An intermittent carpool lane will be numbered as a lane and freeway beat during unrestricted hours of operation. An intermittent carpool lane will not be numbered as a lane and will be coded as a separate beat during restricted hours of operation. HPM 110.5 2-34 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 1, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 3-5 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................... 3-6 Counter Report .......................................................................................................... 3-6 Courtesy Report ........................................................................................................ 3-6 Farm Labor Vehicle ................................................................................................... 3-7 Fatal .......................................................................................................................... 3-7 Hazardous Material ................................................................................................... 3-7 Late-Reported ........................................................................................................... 3-7 On-Duty Emergency Vehicle ..................................................................................... 3-7 Preliminary ................................................................................................................ 3-7 Private Property ......................................................................................................... 3-8 School Bus Collision .................................................................................................. 3-8 Suspected Staged Traffic Collision ............................................................................ 3-9 Tribal Land - Reportable ............................................................................................ 3-9 Tribal Land - Non-Reportable .................................................................................... 3-9 NUMBER INJURED/NUMBER KILLED ..................................................................... 3-10 HIT & RUN FELONY/HIT & RUN MISDEMEANOR ................................................... 3-10 CITY ........................................................................................................................... 3-10 JUDICIAL DISTRICT .................................................................................................. 3-10 COUNTY .................................................................................................................... 3-10 REPORTING DISTRICT ............................................................................................ 3-10 BEAT .......................................................................................................................... 3-10 Commercial Facilities .............................................................................................. 3-10 City .......................................................................................................................... 3-10 Private Property ....................................................................................................... 3-11 Public Property ........................................................................................................ 3-11 Off-Highway Vehicle ................................................................................................ 3-11 Other Unimproved Surface ...................................................................................... 3-11 Counter Report ........................................................................................................ 3-11 LOCAL REPORT NUMBER ....................................................................................... 3-11 PAGE OF .......................................................................................................... 3-12 COLLISION OCCURRED ON .................................................................................... 3-12 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM COORDINATES.................................................. 3-14 MILEPOST INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 3-15 AT INTERSECTION WITH ......................................................................................... 3-15 HPM 110.5 3-2 OR: FEET/MILES OF .................................................................................. 3-16 MO./DAY/YEAR AND DAY OF WEEK ....................................................................... 3-16 TIME (2400) ............................................................................................................... 3-16 NCIC # ....................................................................................................................... 3-17 OFFICER ID ............................................................................................................... 3-17 TOW AWAY ............................................................................................................... 3-17 STATE HIGHWAY-RELATED .................................................................................... 3-18 PHOTOGRAPHS BY .................................................................................................. 3-18 INVOLVED PARTY CATEGORY ............................................................................... 3-18 Driver ....................................................................................................................... 3-19 Pedestrian ............................................................................................................... 3-20 Parked Vehicle ........................................................................................................ 3-20 Bicyclist ................................................................................................................... 3-21 Other ....................................................................................................................... 3-21 DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER/STATE ..................................................................... 3-22 CLASS OF LICENSE ................................................................................................. 3-23 AIR BAG ..................................................................................................................... 3-24 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................... 3-24 NAME ......................................................................................................................... 3-25 STREET ADDRESS - CITY/STATE/ZIP .................................................................... 3-25 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 3-25 BIRTH DATE .............................................................................................................. 3-26 RACE ......................................................................................................................... 3-26 TELEPHONE NUMBERS ........................................................................................... 3-26 INSURANCE CARRIER ............................................................................................. 3-26 DIRECTION OF TRAVEL - ON STREET OR HIGHWAY ........................................... 3-27 SPEED LIMIT ............................................................................................................. 3-27 INVOLVED VEHICLE INFORMATION ....................................................................... 3-28 VEHICLE YEAR ......................................................................................................... 3-28 MAKE/MODEL/COLOR .............................................................................................. 3-28 LICENSE NUMBER/STATE ....................................................................................... 3-28 OWNER’S NAME/OWNER’S ADDRESS ................................................................... 3-28 DISPOSITION OF VEHICLE ON ORDERS OF ......................................................... 3-28 PRIOR MECHANICAL DEFECTS .............................................................................. 3-29 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...................................................................... 3-29 VEHICLE TYPE ......................................................................................................... 3-29 DESCRIBE VEHICLE DAMAGE - EXTENT/LOCATION ............................................ 3-29 CA, USDOT, CAL-T, TCP/PSC, MC/MX .................................................................... 3-30 PREPARER’S NAME ................................................................................................. 3-30 DISPATCH NOTIFIED ............................................................................................... 3-30 REVIEWER’S NAME AND DATE REVIEWED .......................................................... 3-31 3-3 HPM 110.5 ANNEXES A – DIRECTION OF ROUTES ................................................................................... 3-33 B – EXAMPLES OF COLLISION OCCURRED ON ................................................... 3-35 C – STATE HIGHWAY RELATED CRITERIA ............................................................ 3-37 D – TWO-LETTER STATE AND TERRITORY ABBREVIATIONS ............................. 3-39 E – EXAMPLES OF SURFACE STREET DIRECTION .............................................. 3-41 F – VEHICLE TYPE CODES ...................................................................................... 3-43 G – TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS ........................................................ 3-45 HPM 110.5 3-4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3-5 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 1, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the first page of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) form used in reporting traffic collisions, the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. This page is used to document the collision location, driver and vehicle information, and other information relevant to the collision. The numbers on the following paragraphs correspond to the numbers on the sample form on this page. TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHP 555 Page 1 (Rev. 4-11) OPI 060 MO. DAY YEAR NCIC #OFFICER I.D. TOW AWAY YES NO Page of 5 26 29 6 7 33 9 39 40 16 19 20 23 DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DAY OF WEEK LOCAL REPORT NUMBERJUDICIAL DISTRICT BEATREPORTING DISTRICT CITY COUNTY SPECIAL CONDITIONS NUMBER INJURED NUMBER KILLED HIT & RUN FELONY HIT & RUN MISDEMEANOR S M T W T F S NONEPHOTOGRAPHS BY: YES NO TIME (2400)COLLISION OCCURRED ON MILEPOST INFORMATION FEET/MILES OF GPS COORDINATES LATITUDE LONGITUDE STATE HWY REL FEET/MILES OF AT INTERSECTION WITH OR: PREPARER’S NAME DISPATCH NOTIFIED YES NO N/A REVIEWER’S NAME DATE REVIEWED An Internationally Accredited Agency VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PARTY 1 DRIVER PEDES- TRIAN PARKED VEHICLE BICY- CLIST OTHER DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER STATE SAFETY EQUIP.AIR BAGCLASS NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP HOME PHONE SEX RACEWEIGHTHEIGHTEYESHAIRBIRTHDATE Mo. Day Year BUSINESS PHONE INSURANCE CARRIER POLICY NUMBER DIR OF TRAVEL ON STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT VEH. YEAR OWNER’S ADDRESS SAME AS DRIVER SAME AS DRIVEROWNER’S NAME STATELICENSE NUMBERMAKE/MODEL/COLOR DISPOSITION OF VEHICLE ON ORDERS OF: REFER TO NARRATIVENONE APPARENTPRIOR MECHANICAL DEFECTS: OTHERDRIVEROFFICER VEHICLE TYPE DESCRIBE VEHICLE DAMAGE UNK. MOD. NONE MAJOR MINOR ROLL-OVER SHADE IN DAMAGED AREA CA MC/MXTCP/PSC DOT CAL-T VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PARTY 2 DRIVER PEDES- TRIAN PARKED VEHICLE BICY- CLIST OTHER DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER STATE SAFETY EQUIP.AIR BAGCLASS NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP HOME PHONE SEX RACEWEIGHTHEIGHTEYESHAIRBIRTHDATE Mo. Day Year BUSINESS PHONE INSURANCE CARRIER POLICY NUMBER DIR OF TRAVEL ON STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT VEH. YEAR OWNER’S ADDRESS SAME AS DRIVER SAME AS DRIVEROWNER’S NAME STATELICENSE NUMBERMAKE/MODEL/COLOR DISPOSITION OF VEHICLE ON ORDERS OF: REFER TO NARRATIVENONE APPARENTPRIOR MECHANICAL DEFECTS: OTHERDRIVEROFFICER VEHICLE TYPE DESCRIBE VEHICLE DAMAGE UNK. MOD. NONE MAJOR MINOR ROLL-OVER SHADE IN DAMAGED AREA CA MC/MXTCP/PSC DOT CAL-T VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: PARTY 3 DRIVER PEDES- TRIAN PARKED VEHICLE BICY- CLIST OTHER DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER STATE SAFETY EQUIP.AIR BAGCLASS NAME (FIRST, MIDDLE, LAST) STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP HOME PHONE SEX RACEWEIGHTHEIGHTEYESHAIRBIRTHDATE Mo. Day Year BUSINESS PHONE INSURANCE CARRIER POLICY NUMBER DIR OF TRAVEL ON STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT VEH. YEAR OWNER’S ADDRESS SAME AS DRIVER SAME AS DRIVEROWNER’S NAME STATELICENSE NUMBERMAKE/MODEL/COLOR DISPOSITION OF VEHICLE ON ORDERS OF: REFER TO NARRATIVENONE APPARENTPRIOR MECHANICAL DEFECTS: OTHERDRIVEROFFICER VEHICLE TYPE DESCRIBE VEHICLE DAMAGE UNK. MOD. NONE MAJOR MINOR ROLL-OVER SHADE IN DAMAGED AREA CA MC/MXTCP/PSC DOT CAL-T 2 3 27 28 30 8 32 34 10 11 12 13 35 36 37 43 17 17 4 22 25 21 24 42 31 44 45 46 47 515049 48 15 41 14 18 38 HPM 110.5 3-6 a. When completing this form, every reasonable effort should be made to obtain factual information on all required fields. However, opinions may be expressed if substantiated by physical evidence and/or corroborated witness statements that are recorded in the investigation. b. All documentation should be computer-generated using the California Automated Reporting System (CARS). Investigation narratives may be completed using word processing software applications. If CARS is not available, reports may be printed legibly using a pen, black ink only, or a Number 2, or softer, pencil. c. If available, the most recent revision of the CHP 555 shall be used. Additionally, any modification to the CHP 555 shall be approved by Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit. d. Fill in all applicable spaces unless otherwise instructed. e. Do not use a check ( ) where an “X” is required. f. The top margin of the CHP 555, Page 1, should not contain any entries. This section is used by the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) analysts to assign case numbers to the documents. 2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS. Enter one or more of the following special conditions. A reporting agency may enter additional special conditions for use by their own agency. a. Counter Report. Enter if the collision is a Counter Report as defined in Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions. b. Courtesy Report. Enter if the collision is a Courtesy Report as defined in Chapter 2. (1) The documenting officer should complete as much of the CHP 555 as possible, except: beat number, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and officer ID number. (2) The original report should be sent to the agency having jurisdiction except in cases where a prior mutual agreement has been established between the documenting agency and the agency with jurisdictional responsibility for prosecution purposes. A copy may be retained in the file of the documenting agency. 3-7 HPM 110.5 (3) The agency commander receiving the original collision report should ensure that the correct beat, NCIC, and officer ID numbers are completed on the collision report form heading and all necessary follow up has been completed. (4) The agency having jurisdictional responsibility, not the originating agency, should send a copy to Information Management Division (IMD), Support Services Section (SSS), Mail Processing File Unit (MPFU). (Refer to Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures.) c. Farm Labor Vehicle. Enter when the collision involved either a Farm Labor Vehicle or Farm Labor Transporter as defined in Chapter 2. d. Fatal. Enter when the collision results in a fatality as defined in Chapter 5, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. e. Hazardous Material. Enter when the collision involved an event which meets the definition of a Hazardous Material Incident as outlined in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 84.2, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Incident Management. Additional documentation is required. (Refer to Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Specific Collisions.) f. Late-Reported. Enter when the collision meets the definition of a Late- Reported collision as defined in Chapter 2. g. On-Duty Emergency Vehicle. Enter when the collision meets the definition of an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle Collision as defined in Chapter 2. NOTE: It is not necessary that the vehicle be operated with red light and siren for the “On-Duty” classification to apply. h. Preliminary. Enter when, due to unusual circumstances, the collision investigation cannot be submitted to the CHP, IMD, SSS, MPFU within 15 working days. (Refer to Chapter 10, paragraph 9.) The preliminary investigation shall include at a minimum: (1) Number and names of involved parties. (2) Injuries. (3) A scene description. (4) A summary of the sequence of events that led to the collision. NOTE: “Preliminary” shall not be entered when the only unresolved information is the status of the charges to be filed. HPM 110.5 3-8 i. Private Property. Enter when the collision occurred on property not owned or leased by a public agency. j. School Bus Collision. Enter the school bus category, school bus type, and the number of pupils on board when the collision meets the definition of a School Bus Collision as outlined in Chapter 2 and California Vehicle Code (CVC), Section 12517.1. A CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report, shall be completed when documenting a school bus collision. For further instruction on documentation of a school bus collision, refer to Chapter 13. NOTE: Charter-party carriers certified and licensed by the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC), transporting pupils to and/or from a school-related activity (e.g., limousine services enroute to/from a prom night) are exempt from the definition of a school bus. (Refer to CVC Section 545[k].) The driver, however, must have in their immediate possession the required documentation outlined in CVC Section 12517.45, to include a valid School Bus or School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Special Drivers Certificate and a signed parental authorization form for each pupil. (1) School Bus Category. School bus category is determined by who owns or operates the bus. (Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 60.) Enter one of the following categories: (a) Public School Bus. (b) Private School Bus. (c) Contractor School Bus (school buses for hire such as Taylor and First Student). (d) SPAB. (e) Youth Bus. (f) General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV). (2) School Bus Type. The school bus type, either school bus or SPAB, is determined by the bus seating capacity as specified on the CHP 292, Inspection Approval Certificate, displayed in the school bus or SPAB. After the bus category, enter one of the following bus type numbers: (a) Type 1: A bus designed for more than 16 passengers in addition to the driver; or 3-9 HPM 110.5 (b) Type 2: A bus designed for not more than 16 passengers and the driver, or manufactured on or after April 1, 1977, having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less, and designed for carrying not more than 20 passengers and the driver. NOTE: A youth bus is “Type 2” by definition, as well as a GPPV in most cases. The notation “Type” for Type 1 or 2 is not required in the “Special Conditions” box, a “1” or “2” is sufficient. (c) For school bus collisions involving wheelchair-accessible school buses, include a “W” after the bus type. (3) Number of Pupils. Write in parentheses the number of pupils on board after the School Bus Type number. (4) For example: (a) A school bus owned by First Student, Type 2, wheelchair-accessible, school bus with 12 students on board would read, “Contractor School Bus 2 W (12).” (b) A district-owned school bus, designed to carry 84 students with only 32 on board at the time of the collision would read, “Public School Bus 1 (32).” (5) For a school bus with the lights and signs uncovered and no pupils on board, enter “No Pupils on School Bus” in the Special Conditions box to indicate the collision involved a school bus; however, it was not a School Bus Collision by definition unless the collision satisfies criteria outlined in Chapter 2, paragraph 60. Additionally, note “Code 66” in the “Vehicle Type” box. k. Suspected Staged Traffic Collision. Enter “550” in the Special Conditions box to identify a suspected staged traffic collision as defined in Chapter 2. For information on identification and documentation of a Suspected Staged Collision, refer to Chapter 13. For distribution of the Investigation, refer to Chapter 10. l. Tribal Land – Reportable. Collisions occurring on a state or county maintained highway within Tribal Lands. Collisions occurring on state and county maintained highways are reportable to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). (Refer to Annex G.) m. Tribal Land – Non-Reportable. Collisions occurring on any nonstate or noncounty maintained highway within Tribal Lands when there is an agreement to investigate with the appropriate federal agency or tribal authorities. (Refer to Annex G.) HPM 110.5 3-10 3. NUMBER INJURED/NUMBER KILLED. Enter the total number of persons injured or killed as a result of the collision. If none, enter “0” in each box. The totals must be consistent with the number of persons injured or killed, as entered on the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. 4. HIT & RUN FELONY/HIT & RUN MISDEMEANOR. Mark an X in the applicable box when the facts and evidence indicate either a felony or a misdemeanor hit and run violation was committed. A collision resulting in “Possible Injury” or “Suspected Minor Injury” should be investigated as a felony hit and run. The district attorney’s office will ultimately decide which charges will be filed. 5. CITY. Enter the name of the city in which the collision occurred. If the collision did not occur within city limits, enter “Unincorporated” or “Uninc.” 6. JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Enter the name of the applicable justice or superior court. 7. COUNTY. Enter the name of the county in which the collision occurred. 8. REPORTING DISTRICT. Enter the number of the district, Division, or other geographic reporting area above beat level, if applicable. This number may be one to four digits. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY - Leave this field blank. 9. BEAT. Enter the appropriate beat number. This number may be one to three digits. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY - Enter the appropriate highway or county road beat or use the following special assignment and administrative beats: a. Commercial Facilities (860-898). Assign the appropriate commercial beat to collisions occurring at locations of commercial enforcement activities such as load-o-meter pits, platform scales, or inspection facilities. When the commercial activity location adjoins a state highway beat, mark an” X in the Yes box under “State Highway Related.” b. City (901). Use this beat code when a collision occurs within an incorporated city and not on a freeway. For example, a school bus collision on a roadway within an incorporated city, unless a CHP beat number is assigned to the beat where the collision occurred. 3-11 HPM 110.5 c. Private Property (902). Private property not covered by beats 906 and 907. This beat includes improved surface roads, driveways, parking lots, and all private property within city limits. Improved surface means other than the natural surface material. d. Public Property (903). Public property not normally patrolled by the Department and not covered by other beat numbers. (Refer to CVC Section 21113.) For example, portions of highways closed for construction, maintenance, or cataclysmic events; and/or improved surface roads, driveways, and parking lots on government-owned land (e.g., county, school district, United States [US]), including federally maintained highways on Tribal Lands. For state highway vista points and rest stops, mark an :X in the Yes box under State Highway Related. e. Off-Highway Vehicle (906). Off-highway vehicular recreation areas. For example, open park, beach, desert, and forest lands; and/or any unimproved surface roads on both public and private property upon which public vehicular travel is permitted. Unimproved surface means the natural surface material. For example, dirt roads, such as fire trails, logging roads, maintenance or service roads, and US Forest Service roads. f. Other Unimproved Surface (907). Other unimproved surface or off-highway areas not open to the public for off-highway vehicle recreation. For example, vacant lots, school yards, fields, open land, or unimproved surface roads on public or private property upon which public vehicular travel is not permitted. g. Counter Report (908). Counter report or citizen’s report which is a collision involving property damage only and reported by an involved party, in person, at a police facility or CHP office. 10. LOCAL REPORT NUMBER. The same number should be entered on each page of the collision report. a. Enter the CHP Area Information System control number or local agency case number in this box. b. To facilitate ease of reporting and coordination between departments, the assigned number should contain the four-digit agency code number assigned to the agency by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and contained in the NCIC directory. (1) For example, the 325th collision investigated by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) (NCIC 1900) occurring in May 2016, would be numbered 1900-325-05-16. HPM 110.5 3-12 11. PAGE OF . Enter the page number on all pages of the report. The total page number entry is only required on the first and last page of the report, and optional on all other pages. a. Collisions involving more than three involved parties where at least two CHP 555, Pages 1 and 2, Traffic Collision Coding, are prepared should be numbered as follows: (1) The first CHP 555, Page 1, would be numbered as page 1, and the corresponding CHP 555, Page 2, as page 2. NOTE: The CARS generates first page one as 1, second page one as 2, first page two as 3, and second page two as 4. (2) The second CHP 555, Page 1, would be numbered as page 3, and the corresponding CHP 555, Page 2, as page 4. b. Attachments to the collision report such as the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report, and the CHP 555E should be numbered as part of the original report. These attachments should be the last pages of the collision report so as not to disrupt the continuity of the report. The following shall not be attached to the collision report: (1) The CHP 180, Vehicle Report. (2) The CHP 202, Driving Under the Influence Arrest-Investigation Report. (3) The CHP 216, Arrest-Investigation Report. NOTE: Each side of the CHP 555 and CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, is a separate page. 12. COLLISION OCCURRED ON. a. Enter the route number or the highway name on which the collision occurred. If the highway has both a number and a name, enter the route number first. On a divided highway, enter the roadway direction (general route direction, not compass direction). For example, a collision occurs on an east/west portion of Interstate (I) 5; however, the roadway alignment for I-5 is north/south. The proper entry would be I-5 N/B (Golden State Fwy) or I-5 S/B (Golden State Fwy), as applicable. Including the common name of the freeway or highway after the route number is optional. (Refer to Annex A and Annex B.) 3-13 HPM 110.5 b. In the event a single vehicle collision occurs on a boundary line between two jurisdictions or districts, the collision should be reported by the jurisdiction or district from which the vehicle was traveling. If a collision on a boundary line involves two or more vehicles, it should be handled by the jurisdiction from which the party most at fault was traveling. a. When a vehicle runs off the roadway and the first injury or damage-producing event in the collision occurs off the roadway, the proper entry in “Location” field is the place where the vehicle left the roadway. The coordinates described in the Location box may differ from the actual Area of Impact (AOI), which occurred after leaving the roadway. The actual location of injury and/or damage AOI should be described in the narrative. b. When a vehicle leaves and re-enters the roadway prior to becoming involved in a collision, the correct location is the location at which the vehicle leaves the roadway the last time. c. For all other collisions, enter the location where the first injury or damage producing event occurred. d. All ramp designations begin with the highway of highest classification. Transition roads begin with the highway the vehicle was leaving. Do not use the words “on-ramp,” “off-ramp,” “connector,” or “transition road” in naming or designating a location. These words may be used to describe a collision scene in the narrative portion of the report. (Refer to Annex B.) (1) Collisions occurring on freeway on-ramps or off-ramps and transition roads shall be located and designated according to the following examples: (a) On-Ramp: “I-8 W/B from Imperial Avenue S/B.” (b) Off-Ramp: “I-8 E/B to Imperial Avenue S/B.” (c) Transition: “US-50 W/B to I-5 N/B.” e. Identify unnamed access or frontage roads adjacent to a main highway or freeway by the direction the frontage road lies from the highway. For example, I-80, South Frontage Road. f. When appropriate, enter the street block number after the street name. For example, “San Antonio Street, 400 Block,” is a proper entry; not “400 Block, San Antonio Street.” HPM 110.5 3-14 g. Identify a collision occurring on an unnamed alley by the alley direction from a parallel named street. For example, “Alley north of ‘B’ Street,” or “Alley east of 14th Avenue." h. For private property collisions, write out the location, such as private driveway, parking lot, etc. A street address should be entered when available. i. When a collision occurs within an intersection, including off-set intersections, indicate the highway of highest classification, or if both highways are the same classification, use the highway upon which the involved party most at fault was traveling. (Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 37.) Classification hierarchy in order from highest to lowest are: (1) Interstate highway. (2) US route-numbered highway. (3) State route-numbered highway. (4) County road. (5) City street. (6) All other highways which do not fall into the above categories, such as alleys, toll roads, or other private roads open to the public for purposes of vehicular travel. NOTE: This does not apply to the intersection of a freeway ramp and a city or county road when the vehicles are off the freeway ramp when the collision occurs. In this situation, the primary location of the collision would be the city street or county road. Mark X in the State Highway Related box Yes. NOTE: Be consistent and concise in naming and spelling of a street name. Various spellings of the same street name will list the street in several places on the SWITRS output reports. 13. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM COORDINATES. The documenting officer shall enter the Global Positioning System (GPS) latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates that reference the location of the collision. The entry shall include degrees and decimal degrees for a specific reference point. Coordinates shall be carried five places right of the decimal for a specific reference point. The following is an example of proper latitude and longitude entries: 3-15 HPM 110.5 a. If the proper equipment or access is available (e.g., handheld GPS equipment, Mobile Digital Computer, software applications such as Streets and Trips, Internet Web sites), GPS coordinates shall be documented. b. If the GPS coordinates cannot be collected, CHP employees shall document the milepost marker information, if available. 14. MILEPOST INFORMATION. If GPS coordinates cannot be collected, the documenting officer shall enter the distance and direction from the nearest milepost marker. Record the following information from the marker: 1) route number, 2) county, and 3) milepost location. Following are examples of proper milepost entries: a. The following indicates the collision occurred 150 feet east (using the general route direction, not compass direction) of milepost 50 SAC 510. b. The following indicates the collision occurred three tenths of a mile north (using the general route direction, not compass direction) of milepost R5 ORA 3400. c. Milepost information is not required for freeway on-ramps or off-ramps and connector roads. NOTE: For analysis purposes, the collision location should be identified as accurately as possible. 15. AT INTERSECTION WITH. If the collision occurs within an intersection, mark an X in this box and enter the route number or name of the intersecting highway, alley, etc. MILEPOST INFORMATION 150 FEET/MILES E OF 50 SAC 5.10 MILEPOST INFORMATION 0.3 FEET/MILES N OF R5 ORA 34.00 GPS COORDINATES LATITUDE: 38.48381 LONGITUDE: -121.56060 HPM 110.5 3-16 16. OR: FEET/MILES OF . a. If the collision does not occur at an intersection, mark an X in this box and enter the distance and direction from the nearest permanent reference point, such as an intersecting street, overcrossing, county line, etc. If such a reference point is not present within a reasonable distance, enter the distance and direction from the nearest commonly known identifiable landmark. b. Line out either “FEET” or “MILES,” whichever is not applicable. Selective enforcement and highway design improvements are dependent upon the exact location of the collision; therefore, it is critical that distances to permanent reference points be measured and not estimated. c. For nonintersection collisions where tape measurement, roll meter, or pacing are not practical due to the distance from a reference point, the officer should drive to the nearest intersecting street, road structure, or commonly known identifiable landmark and measure the distance carefully using the patrol vehicle odometer. (1) When an odometer is used, line out FEET and enter the distance in miles and/or tenths of miles. Do not convert odometer reading to feet for purposes of reporting. For example, proper entries are “1.7 MILES” or “0.3 MILES.” Improper entries are “3/4 miles,” “1/3 miles,” or “0.5 miles = 2,640 feet.” d. When a railroad crossing is used as a reference point, enter the distance and direction from the nearest permanent reference point. Enter the PUC grade crossing number following the name of the reference point. Enter the name of the railroad right-of-way property owner in the narrative. 17. MO./DAY/YEAR AND DAY OF WEEK. Enter month, day, and year in numeric format, using a four-digit year, for example, 12/17/2016. For collisions where the exact date cannot be determined, the officer should make a single date entry based upon their best judgment. Do not leave the space blank. Circle the day of week that corresponds with the collision date. 18. TIME (2400). Enter the time the collision occurred using a 24-hour clock. a. Do not use 2400. For a collision occurring at midnight, use 2359. b. If an officer investigates two collisions that occur on the same date and at nearly the same time, the time entry for the second report should be at least one minute later than the first. This procedure will prevent assignment of identical field- generated report numbers for two reports. 3-17 HPM 110.5 c. If the precise time cannot be determined, the officer should make a single time entry based upon their best judgment. If the time cannot be determined, use 2500. Do not enter “Unknown.” If more than one collision is investigated by an officer on the same day, and the time for either collision cannot be determined, the time entry for each collision should be one minute apart (e.g., 2500, 2501). NOTE: Do not leave this space blank. 19. NCIC #. a. Enter the numeric four-digit code assigned by DOJ. This is a unique number assigned to each jurisdiction contained in the NCIC directory. The first two digits of the NCIC number identify the county within the state, and the second two digits identify the jurisdiction within the county. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY - Enter “9” followed by the three-digit Area location code. For example, the CHP South Sacramento Area is “9252.” b. A contracted agency must use the NCIC number assigned to their agency. For example, the NCIC number for the LASD is “1900.” Therefore, 1900 should be entered in the “NCIC #” box when LASD is reporting traffic collisions for the contracting city (i.e., City of Norwalk). 20. OFFICER ID. a. Enter the badge or ID number of the primary investigating officer (one entry only). b. When an involved party completes a Counter Report, the assisting officer’s ID number should be entered on the first page of the CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only, to complete the collision report number. An officer's name should not, in this case, be entered in either the “Preparer's Name” or the “Reporting Officer” space, or on any subsequent pages of the report. NOTE: Date, time, NCIC number, and officer ID must be completed on each CHP 555, CHP 555D, CHP 555E, CHP 555-03 (if reporting to SWITRS), and CHP 556 as they comprise the four fields that identify each collision report in the SWITRS database. 21. TOW AWAY. Mark an X in the “Yes” box when the collision results in “tow away” damage to any vehicle, as defined in Chapter 2. If no vehicles sustain tow away damage, mark an X in the “No” box. HPM 110.5 3-18 22. STATE HIGHWAY RELATED. Mark an X in the Yes box when the collision occurs in a location defined as State Highway Related. Mark an X in the No box if the collision is not considered State Highway Related. (Refer to Annex C.) The following criterion applies when identifying a State Highway Related collision: a. The collision occurred on or was associated with a state highway. This includes an interstate highway, US highway, state route, vista point, rest stop, or truck inspection facility. b. The term “related” refers to a collision not occurring on a state highway yet close enough to affect traffic on the state highway. The following are examples of incidents related with state highways: (1) Collisions occurring on city streets or county roads within 250 feet of the center of the intersection of a state highway or the center of state highway overcrossings and undercrossings. (2) Collisions occurring on city streets or county roads within 100 feet of the gore point of a freeway ramp. (3) Collisions occurring on city streets or county roads (such as frontage roads) where there is damage to state highway property. NOTE: The California Department of Transportation uses this information in its collision location files to identify collision frequency locations on or near state highways. 23. PHOTOGRAPHS BY. a. When photographs are taken, enter the name and badge or ID number of the officer taking the photographs. When photographs are taken by other than departmental personnel, enter the photographer's name and telephone number. If no photographs are taken, mark an X in the “None” box. b. Photographs included within the investigation shall be explained in the narrative under “Other Factual Information” or “Physical Evidence.” c. Photography may be used to document the collision scene, vehicle damage, and involved parties without proper identification. d. All photographs, to include digital photographs, shall be processed in compliance with policy outlined in HPM 70.1, Evidence Manual, and General Order 110.8, Processing and Storage of Images. 3-19 HPM 110.5 24. INVOLVED PARTY CATEGORY. Mark an X in the box which best describes the involved party type. a. A single CHP 555, Page 1, provides space for three involved parties. When more than three parties are involved: (1) Number the pages of additional forms as outlined in paragraph 11. (2) Strike out the 1 and 2 under “Party” and enter “4” and “5,” etc., as appropriate. b. Driver. A person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. (Refer to the definition of a Driver in Chapter 2.) (1) Includes: (a) Hit and Run. If the involved party is a hit and run driver, only enter information substantiated by physical evidence, a positive ID made by the victim or a witness, or other verifiable statements or evidence in the Party category. For example, do not enter the name of the registered owner of a suspect vehicle as the driver when the only evidence is a vehicle license plate number, even if the general description of the driver matches the registered owner. 1 A single entry of “CVC Section 20002(a)” in the “Name” box is permissible when no party information is available. (b) Noncontact-Involved Party. Consider the driver of a noncontact vehicle an involved party when the situation meets the definition of a “Noncontact-Involved Party,” defined in Chapter 2. 1 When involvement of a noncontact-involved party is established, complete the Investigation or Report as a multiple vehicle collision. Record all available information in the appropriate spaces on the CHP 555. 2 When a noncontact party has not been established as an involved party (i.e., no disinterested witness, physical evidence, or statement from the noncontact party), officers may record the alleged noncontact party as a witness on the CHP 555, Page 3, and include any statement given in the narrative. Do not enter any information about the alleged, noncontact driver on the CHP 555, Page 1. The only notation of the noncontact party on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be in the “Uninvolved Vehicle” box under “Other Associated Factor(s)” for the claiming party. HPM 110.5 3-20 NOTE: This shall not be construed as relieving the investigating officer of the obligation to conduct adequate follow-up investigation if provided with identifying information from the involved driver. 3 When a noncontact driver has left the scene, proceed in accordance with the above as the facts and evidence warrant. (c) Pushed/Towed Vehicles. Consider the following when determining the party type of parties involved in a collision involving a vehicle being pushed by another vehicle or being towed by other than a rigid tow bar or tow truck: 1 When the collision involves a vehicle being pushed by another vehicle, the person operating the pushed vehicle is a party type “Driver.” 2 Determine whether the driver of the pushed vehicle or the pushing vehicle is most at fault or in control of the vehicle at the time of the collision. If the driver of the pushing vehicle is at fault or directly contributed to the collision, the driver should be entered on Page 1 and the party type should be marked Driver. If the driver of the pushing vehicle did not contribute directly to the collision, the driver should be listed as a witness. 3 When the collision involves a vehicle being towed by other than a rigid bar or a tow truck, the two motor vehicles are separate parties on the collision report. Determine which person is most at fault for the collision. That person should be marked party type Driver. The operator of the other vehicle should be marked party type “Other.” c. Pedestrian. A pedestrian is any person who is afoot or who is using a means of conveyance propelled by human power other than a bicycle. (Refer to the definition of a pedestrian in Chapter 2.) (1) This includes a person in a fenced yard; however, excludes a person inside a building (coded as Other). (2) A person boarding or falling from a motor vehicle in-transport is considered a passenger. d. Parked Vehicle. A parked vehicle is a nonmoving motor vehicle, whether occupied or not, which is outside the traffic lanes, in a parking area or building. Enter the applicable vehicle information for a parked motor vehicle only. Leave driver information blank. 3-21 HPM 110.5 (1) This includes: (a) Illegally parked motor vehicles outside the traffic lane. (b) Vehicles parked within a closed construction or repair zone. (c) A parked vehicle includes a vehicle stopped curbside and the driver opens their door into the traffic lane. (2) This excludes: (a) A motor vehicle stalled in the traffic lane. (b) Vehicles parked in violation of the 18-inch requirement as described in CVC Section 22502(a). NOTE: Those vehicles, moving or temporarily stopped, in traffic aisles within parking areas are considered in-transport when struck. e. Bicyclist. Mark this box if the party was riding a bicycle. (Refer to the definition of a bicycle in Chapter 2.) (1) A collision involving a bicycle versus any object, including a parked vehicle, a pedestrian, or another bicycle, is a vehicle collision only if it occurred on a highway. (2) A solo bicycle collision occurring on a highway is a vehicle collision. f. Other. If this box is marked, explain in the narrative. Omit the driver license number for individuals in this category. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Driverless vehicles. If the driverless vehicle is unoccupied and not in motion when it is involved in a collision, enter the vehicle information only. (Refer to the definition of a driverless vehicle in Chapter 2.) (2) Under specific circumstances described in paragraph 24.b.(1)(c), vehicles being towed by other than a rigid tow bar or tow truck. (3) Animal-drawn conveyances. (4) Operators of a train, airplane, or cable car. The conveyance (e.g., train, airplane, cable car) and engineer should be identified as party type Other. The injured persons in the conveyance should be identified as passengers and the conductor as a witness. HPM 110.5 3-22 (5) An operator of highway construction, maintenance, or snow removal equipment while actively engaged in the performance of their duties. (6) A person who parks a vehicle or permits it to stand on a highway unattended without effectively setting the brakes or blocking the wheels to prevent movement of the vehicle, and due to time and/or proximity the person is no longer considered the driver. (7) Injured parties in or upon a structure, including buildings, phone booths, bus benches, etc. (8) Equestrians. (9) The operator of a motor vehicle not requiring a driver license to operate (e.g., Go-Ped, motorized skateboard, ZIP© Electric Scooter). 25. DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER/STATE. Record the alpha/numeric number as it appears on the driver license. Record the standard post office two-letter state/territory abbreviation in the “State” box. (Refer to Annex D.) a. If the driver license is a valid military or government driver license, enter “Govt.” after the license number. Record this type of driver license number only if the driver is an employee of the US Government operating a federally owned or controlled vehicle on official business. b. If the license has expired, enter “(Exp)” after the license number. c. If the driver has a suspended license, enter “(Susp)” after the license number. d. If the driver does not have their license in their possession, enter “None in Possession” in the box. If the number has been confirmed (see 25.d.[1]), enter “(NIP)” after the confirmed license number. (1) If the driver does not have their driver license in their possession, do not enter a license number based solely on a name and date of birth information match. Enter the driver license number only if there is verified, corroborating information (i.e., current and prior addresses, physical description, and/or other photo identification). e. If the driver is unlicensed, enter “(None).” f. If the driver presents a valid state identification card, enter “(ID)” after the ID number. 3-23 HPM 110.5 g. Multiple entries may be required. For example, if a driver is identified by a state identification card and a status check reveals the license is suspended, the entry would include (ID) and (Susp) after the number (i.e., A1234567 [ID] [Susp]). h. Enter information considered important in the narrative. For example, restrictions, endorsements, the expiration date (if the license is expired), and type of license. i. Leave this entry blank if not applicable to the involved party (e.g., passengers in parked motor vehicles, bicyclists, train/locomotive engineers, highway construction or maintenance equipment operators when actively engaged in the performance of their duties). (1) Information furnished by these individuals may be included in the narrative portion of the report; however, they cannot be compelled to provide driver license information solely for the purpose of traffic collision investigation. 26. CLASS OF LICENSE. Enter the class of the driver license in the “Class” box. For California drivers, this will be Class A, B, C, M1, or M2. a. If a driver has more than one class on the driver license, enter the appropriate class for the vehicle they were driving at the time of the collision. If the class listed on the license does not correspond with the vehicle being operated, enter “U.” b. When a driver with a Class A or B license does not have a valid medical certificate, as required in CVC Section 12804.9(a)(2), enter U. c. If the issued license is out-of-state or an international license, enter “F.” d. For valid driving permits, enter the appropriate class for the vehicle driven if the conditions of the permit are met. e. For unlicensed drivers, drivers with suspended, revoked, or expired licenses, or drivers with invalid driving permits, enter U. f. When a driver is not in possession of a license at the time of collision, leave the Class box blank until the license status and class are determined through the DMV. Enter the information only if there is verified, corroborating information (i.e., current and prior addresses, physical description, and/or other photo identification). g. For persons involved in a traffic collision who possess a diplomatic driver license (US Department of State, Office of Foreign Missions, issued by the Diplomatic Motor Vehicle Office), enter “D.” The actual driver license class shall be entered in the “Miscellaneous” box on the CHP 555, Page 2. HPM 110.5 3-24 (1) If subsequent prosecution of the claimant is anticipated, the claimant’s title, country, and type of identification presented should be recorded for future reference. Issuance of a citation or arrest of an immunity claimant at the collision scene should be handled in accordance with the procedures specified in HPM 100.67, Law Enforcement Assistance and Inter-Jurisdictional Operations, Chapter 8, Foreign Nationals: Arrest, Detention, U-Visa Certifications and Consular Notification in the Event of Death or Injury. 27. AIR BAG. Enter the appropriate alpha code listed in the “Air Bag” section of the legend on the CHP 555, Page 2, only. Select the code that best describes the condition of the driver’s air bag. NOTE: Do not use the alpha codes listed in the “Safety Equipment” section of the legend. a. If the vehicle was manufactured without an air bag, enter “P” (Not Required). b. If the vehicle was originally equipped with an air bag, yet at the time of the collision an air bag was not installed, enter “N” (Other) and explain in the narrative. c. Enter N (Other) for a collision when an air bag did not deploy and, in the investigating officer’s opinion, circumstances existed which should have led to such deployment. Details shall be described in the narrative and the appropriate Division commander shall be notified. A Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team may be consulted. d. If a party is injured as a result of the collision, enter the appropriate code for air bag deployment on both pages 1 and 3 of the CHP 555. e. When the investigating officer is unable to determine any information for these categories during the investigation, place “B” (Unknown) in the box. 28. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Enter the appropriate alpha code listed in the Safety Equipment section of the legend on the CHP 555, Page 2. Select the code that best describes the safety equipment in use. (Refer to Chapter 5, Annex A.) NOTE: Do not use the alpha codes listed in the Air Bag section of the legend. a. A motorcyclist or passenger involved in a collision while wearing an unapproved helmet will be marked “V” for the driver and/or “X” for the passenger (No Helmet) and explained in the narrative. 3-25 HPM 110.5 NOTE: Do not leave the Air Bag or Safety Equip. box blank unless the coding does not apply (e.g., a pedestrian for both boxes or a bicyclist/motorcyclist for the Air Bag box only). 29. NAME. Record the first, middle, and last name of the involved party. If the involved party has a driver license, the name recorded shall be full and complete, as shown on the license. a. Any difference between a person's true name and the name recorded should be explained in the narrative (e.g., marriage, divorce, legal name change). b. If the party was involved in an “On-Duty Emergency Vehicle Collision,” as defined in Chapter 2, enter a minimum of “On-Duty Emerg. Veh.” above the party’s name. 30. STREET ADDRESS - CITY/STATE/ZIP. Record the party’s current street address, city, state, and zip code. a. If the address provided for Page 1 is a post office box or documentation of additional location information is desired, include details in the narrative portion that will assist in locating the involved party at a later date (e.g., business address, secondary residence address). NOTE: The providing of a driver’s current residence address is required per CVC Sections 20002 and 20003. b. If an involved party is in the armed forces, enter the branch of service and current military address. Enter additional addresses in the narrative. c. When entering the address, use the standard post office two-letter state/territory abbreviation listed in Annex D. 31. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION. Enter the appropriate information in the “Sex,” “Hair,” “Eyes,” “Height,” and “Weight” boxes. In most cases, this information will be available on and should accurately reflect the information contained on the party's driver license or identification card. When the driver license or identification card is not available, complete the physical description with information that can be determined. a. If physical description cannot be determined, leave this field blank (e.g., hit and run). HPM 110.5 3-26 32. BIRTH DATE. Record the numerical month, day, and four-digit year the involved party was born, for example, 10/04/1962. If unable to determine the party’s birth date, leave the box blank and note the party’s approximate age in the narrative. 33. RACE. Indicate the party’s appropriate racial designation abbreviation. Officers shall use observation and their best judgment only to determine the party’s race. Officers are to mark one of the following categories: a. A - Asian b. B - Black c. H - Hispanic d. O - Other e. W - White 34. TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Enter the party's home, business, and/or cellular telephone numbers, including area codes and extensions. When either of the telephone numbers is unknown, enter “UNK.” If the party has no telephone, enter None. 35. INSURANCE CARRIER. The purpose of this space is to include the insurance carrier name and policy number for the involved driver. Enter the policy number as it appears on insurance documentation. a. If the party has an application or insurance document stating that an application has been received and is being processed by the company and the vehicle is insured pending acceptance of the policy, enter “Binder.” b. If the party claims to be self-insured, enter the California Certificate of Deposit number issued to the company or individual by the DMV. (1) For example, DMV S/I 66 c. Government entities are considered self-insured. When a vehicle is either owned or leased by a governmental entity, enter the name of the agency, for example, “City of Sacramento” or “Sacramento County.” (1) If the party is a peace officer or firefighter and is driving their personal vehicle during the performance of their duties and at the direction of their department, the vehicle is considered insured by their employer for the collision (per section 557.5(b)(1) of the Insurance Code). The employee must notify 3-27 HPM 110.5 their personal insurance company of the collision within 10 days. The employer is entered as the “Registered Owner” on Page 1. This does not include vehicles with less than four wheels. d. If a person is unable to provide the name of their insurance carrier and policy number, enter “None” in the box. e. If the party is not required to have insurance (e.g., parked vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians), enter “N/A” for not applicable. 36. DIRECTION OF TRAVEL - ON STREET OR HIGHWAY. Enter the direction of travel and the official route number or name of the highway, street, alley, etc., upon which the involved party was traveling. a. Enter the direction of travel according to the general route direction of the street or highway rather than the true compass direction at the collision location. b. The direction of travel for a vehicle on a ramp or connector road should be determined by assuming the route direction of the parent highway is the true direction. (Refer to Annex A.) If route destination alignment is not known, enter the compass direction. c. When a collision occurs while a vehicle is making a turn at an intersection and the AOI is within the intersection, the direction of travel entry should be the direction of the vehicle prior to the turning movement. d. The direction of travel entry for a vehicle driving into or backing out of a driveway is the direction the vehicle was traveling during the movement. e. The direction of travel entry for a parked or stopped vehicle is the direction the vehicle was facing prior to any movement. (Refer to Annex E.) f. When applicable, the direction of travel entry for a pedestrian should follow the same guidelines as those outlined for a vehicle. NOTE: General route direction is used for milepost entries, collision location, and direction of travel on the CHP 555, Page 1, and in the narrative description. 37. SPEED LIMIT. Enter the prima facie speed limit or, when applicable, the maximum speed limit for the vehicle or combination of vehicles upon the highway where the collision occurred. HPM 110.5 3-28 38. INVOLVED VEHICLE INFORMATION. Enter the involved vehicle information associated with the numbered party. If additional space is needed to record information (e.g., multiple vehicles, multiple owner information), write “Refer to Miscellaneous” or “Refer to Narrative” in the “Owner Information” box and record the vehicle information at that location. 39. VEHICLE YEAR. Enter the four-digit vehicle model year for up to two vehicles. 40. MAKE/MODEL/COLOR. Enter the manufacturer trade name or standard abbreviation, model series name, and color, for example, Chev/Camaro/Whi. 41. LICENSE NUMBER/STATE. Enter the alphanumeric number as it appears on the license plate. Compare this number with the characters shown on the registration certificate. When a license plate is not available or the license plate displayed is not the license plate registered to the vehicle, enter None and record the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the space provided below. Record the invalid license plate in the narrative. a. If the vehicle is not registered, enter None in the box and enter the VIN in the appropriate box. b. If registration is not required, enter N/A. When present, enter the VIN, serial number, or any other identifying numbers in the appropriate box, Miscellaneous section, or in the narrative. 42. OWNER'S NAME/OWNER'S ADDRESS. Enter the registered owner's name and address if the driver is not the registered owner. If the driver is the registered owner, check the “Same as Driver” box. If the owner's address is the same as the driver's, check the Same as Driver box in the Owner's Address section. 43. DISPOSITION OF VEHICLE ON ORDERS OF. Mark an X in the appropriate box in the field titled “Disposition of Vehicle on Orders of." If applicable, enter the name and telephone number (with area code) of the tow company or storage point where the vehicle was towed. If Other is marked, record the name and driver license number of the person to whom the vehicle was released. If a driver license is not required to operate the released vehicle, record the name and information displayed on an alternate, verified form of identification (e.g., DMV-issued ID card, school ID card). 3-29 HPM 110.5 44. PRIOR MECHANICAL DEFECTS. When there are no prior mechanical defects contributing to the collision, in the investigating officer’s opinion, mark an X in the “None Apparent” box. When a mechanical defect may have contributed to the collision, in the investigating officer’s opinion, mark an X in the “Refer to Narrative” box and explain the defect in the narrative. 45. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. When a license plate is not available or is not the license plate that is registered to the vehicle, record the VIN in the space provided. The full VIN is required for commercial vehicles and must be listed on the CHP 555D. Ensure the VIN affixed to the vehicle matches the license plate displayed on the vehicle and registration certificate. 46. VEHICLE TYPE. Enter the two-digit code for a single vehicle, the towing vehicle of a combination of vehicles, or a miscellaneous entry in the left side of the divided box. The right side of the divided box is for a towed vehicle, a towed combination of vehicles, or for a miscellaneous entry. (Refer to Annex F.) NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY - If a Vehicle Type 40 (Federally legal semi-) or Vehicle Type 52 (Federally legal double combo over 75 feet) is involved, enter the actual king pin measurement (king pin to center of rear axle) in the Miscellaneous section on the CHP 555, Page 2. 47. DESCRIBE VEHICLE DAMAGE - EXTENT/LOCATION. Determine the extent of vehicle damage and mark an X in the applicable box. a. Unknown - When the extent or location of the damage is unknown (e.g., a hit and run vehicle). b. None - No damage occurred to an involved vehicle. c. Minor - Slight damage such as minor dents, broken glass, etc. d. Moderate - Damage to one-fourth of the vehicle or less, such as entire fender, grille, quarter panel, door, hood, etc. e. Major - Damage to more than one-fourth of the vehicle, such as entire side, rear end, etc. f. Roll-Over - Damage to vehicle and undercarriage attributed to overturning. HPM 110.5 3-30 g. Location of Damage - Shade in the damaged area to represent the approximate location and degree of damage incurred by the vehicle involved in the collision. When a combination of vehicles is involved and cannot be displayed in the box, describe damage to the towed vehicle(s) in the Miscellaneous section or in the narrative. (1) When the vehicle is involved in a roll-over collision and damage occurs to the entire vehicle, the damage may be represented by an X over the entire vehicle. 48. CA, USDOT, CAL-T, TCP/PSC, MC/MX. When a truck regulated by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), PUC, or CHP is involved in a collision, enter all assigned CHP “CA,” “USDOT,” “CAL-T,” “TCP/PSC” or “MC/MX/ICC” number(s) in the space(s) to the right of the applicable prefix. All listed numbers for the carrier shall be recorded. If none, indicate as such on the appropriate line. Refer to Chapter 8, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report, to determine the appropriate carrier of responsibility. a. CA - This number is issued to intrastate carriers. b. CAL-T (PUC) - Truck PUC numbers are prefaced with CAL-T. Bus PUC numbers are prefaced with “TCP” or “PSC,” and may be followed by one or two letters. (Enter the prefix, the digits, and the letter[s].) c. USDOT - This number is issued to interstate private carriers and is becoming the most common number assigned to commercial vehicles. d. Companies based in the US and Canada are given numbers beginning with MC, while companies based in Mexico are given numbers beginning with MX. e. The Interstate Commerce Commission (displayed as “ICC”) numbers have been gradually phased out through 2003 due to deregulation. 49. PREPARER'S NAME. Clearly print the name and ID number of the person preparing the document in the Preparer's Name box. 50. DISPATCH NOTIFIED. When a person involved in a collision is transported by emergency medical personnel to the coroner’s office, hospital, or incarcerated, mark an X in the appropriate box to indicate whether dispatch was notified of the event. If there is no transportation or incarceration, mark an X in the N/A box. NOTE: California Highway Patrol personnel must check YES or N/A only. 3-31 HPM 110.5 51. REVIEWER'S NAME AND DATE REVIEWED. Print the reviewer's name and the date reviewed in the appropriate boxes. HPM 110.5 3-32 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3-33 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A DIRECTION OF ROUTES Rte. Dir. Rte. Dir. Rte. Dir. Rte. Dir. Rte. Dir. 1 S-N 61 S-N 119 W-E 177 S-N 238 S-N 2 W-E 62 W-E 120 W-E 178 W-E 239 S-N 3 S-N 63 S-N 121 S-N 179 S-N 241 S-N 4 W-E 64 W-E 122 W-E 180 W-E 242 S-N 5 S-N 65 S-N 123 S-N 181 W-E 243 S-N 6 S-N 66 W-E 124 S-N 182 S-N 244 W-E 7 S-N 67 S-N 125 S-N 183 S-N 245 S-N 8 W-E 68 W-E 126 W-E 184 S-N 246 W-E 9 S-N 69 S-N 127 S-N 185 S-N 247 S-N 10 W-E 70 W-E 128 W-E 186 S-N 248 W-E 12 W-E 71 S-N 129 W-E 187 W-E 249 S-N 13 S-N 72 S-N 130 W-E 188 S-N 251 W-E 14 S-N 73 S-N 131 W-E 189 W-E 252 W-E 15 S-N 74 W-E 132 W-E 190 W-E 253 W-E 16 W-E 75 S-N 133 S-N 191 S-N 254 S-N 17 S-N 76 W-E 134 W-E 192 W-E 255 S-N 18 S-N 77 S-N 135 S-N 193 W-E 256 S-N 19 S-N 78 W-E 136 W-E 194 S-N 257 S-N 20 W-E 79 S-N 137 W-E 195 W-E 258 S-N 22 W-E 80 W-E 138 W-E 197 S-N 259 S-N 23 S-N 81 S-N 139 S-N 198 W-E 260 S-N 24 W-E 82 S-N 140 W-E 199 S-N 262 S-N 25 S-N 83 S-N 141 S-N 200 W-E 263 S-N 26 W-E 84 S-N 142 W-E 201 W-E 265 S-N 27 S-N 85 S-N 143 S-N 202 W-E 266 S-N 28 W-E 86 S-N 144 S-N 203 W-E 267 W-E 29 S-N 87 S-N 145 S-N 204 S-N 268 W-E 30 W-E 88 W-E 146 W-E 205 W-E 269 S-N 31 S-N 89 S-N 147 S-N 206 S-N 270 W-E 32 W-E 90 W-E 148 W-E 207 S-N 271 S-N 33 S-N 91 W-E 149 S-N 208 W-E 273 S-N 34 W-E 92 W-E 150 W-E 209 S-N 274 W-E 35 S-N 93 S-N 151 W-E 210 W-E 275 W-E 36 W-E 94 W-E 152 W-E 211 S-N 276 W-E 37 W-E 95 S-N 153 W-E 213 S-N 280 S-N 38 W-E 96 W-E 154 W-E 214 W-E 281 W-E 39 S-N 97 S-N 155 W-E 215 S-N 282 W-E 40 W-E 98 W-E 156 W-E 216 W-E 283 S-N 41 S-N 99 S-N 157 W-E 217 W-E 284 S-N 42 W-E 100 W-E 158 S-N 218 W-E 285 S-N 43 S-N 101 S-N 159 S-N 219 W-E 299 W-E 44 W-E 102 W-E 160 S-N 220 W-E 330 S-N 45 S-N 103 S-N 161 W-E 221 S-N 371 W-E 46 W-E 104 W-E 162 W-E 222 W-E 380 W-E 47 S-N 105 W-E 163 S-N 223 W-E 395 S-N 48 W-E 106 S-N 164 S-N 224 W-E 405 S-N 49 S-N 107 S-N 165 S-N 225 W-E 480 S-N 50 W-E 108 W-E 166 W-E 226 S-N 505 S-N 51 S-N 109 S-N 167 W-N 227 S-N 580 W-E 52 W-E 110 S-N 168 W-E 228 S-N 605 S-N 53 S-N 111 S-N 169 W-E 229 S-N 680 S-N 54 W-E 112 W-E 170 S-N 230 W-E 710 S-N 55 S-N 113 S-N 171 W-E 232 S-N 780 W-E 56 W-E 114 S-N 172 W-E 233 S-N 805 S-N 57 S-N 115 S-N 173 W-E 234 W-E 880 S-N 58 W-E 116 W-E 174 S-N 235 W-E 905 W-E 59 S-N 117 W-E 175 W-E 236 S-N 980 W-E 60 W-E 118 W-E 176 W-E 237 W-E HPM 110.5 3-34 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3-35 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B EXAMPLES OF COLLISION OCCURRED ON I-8 E/B to Imperial Ave S/B US-50 W/B to I-5 N/B Imperial Ave. Imperial Ave. I-8 W/B from Imperial Ave S/B I-5 N/B US-50 W/B I-8 E/B I-8 W/B HPM 110.5 3-36 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3-37 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C STATE HIGHWAY-RELATED CRITERIA INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTE AND CITY STREET OR COUNTY ROAD HPM 110.5 3-38 ANNEX C STATE HIGHWAY-RELATED CRITERIA (continued) FREEWAY INTERCHANGE WITH OVERCROSSING 3-39 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D TWO-LETTER STATE AND TERRITORY ABBREVIATIONS United States (US) of America Alabama AL Montana MT Alaska AK Nebraska NE Arizona AZ Nevada NV Arkansas AR New Hampshire NH California CA New Jersey NJ Colorado CO New Mexico NM Connecticut CT New York NY Delaware DE North Carolina NC Florida FL North Dakota ND Georgia GA Ohio OH Hawaii HI Oklahoma OK Idaho ID Oregon OR Illinois IL Pennsylvania PA Indiana IN Rhode Island RI Iowa IA South Carolina SC Kansas KS South Dakota SD Kentucky KY Tennessee TN Louisiana LA Texas TX Maine ME Utah UT Maryland MD Vermont VT Massachusetts MA Virginia VA Michigan MI Washington WA Minnesota MN West Virginia WV Mississippi MS Wisconsin WI Missouri MO Wyoming WY US Government US District of Columbia DC HPM 110.5 3-40 ANNEX D TWO-LETTER STATE AND TERRITORY ABBREVIATIONS (continued) CANADA (PROVINCES) Alberta AB Nova Scotia NS British Columbia BC Nunavut NU Manitoba MB Ontario ON New Brunswick NB Prince Edward Island PE Newfoundland NF Quebec QC Northwest Territory NT Saskatchewan SK Yukon YT MEXICO (MX) (STATES) Aguascalientes AG Morelos MO Baja California Norte BC Nayarit NA Baja California Sur BS Nuevo Leon NL Campeche CM Oaxaca OA Chiapas CS Puebla PU Chihuahua CH Queretero QT Coahuila de Zaragoza CO Quintana Roo QR Colima CL San Luis Potosi SL Ciudad de Mexico CDMX Sinaloa SI Durango DG Sonora SO Guanajuato GT Tabasco TB Guerrero GR Tamaulipas TA Hidalgo HG Tlaxcala TL Jalisco JA Veracruz VE Mexico MX Yucatan YU Michoacan MI Zacatecas ZA US PROTECTORATES American Samoa AS Puerto Rico PR Federated States of Micronesia FM US Minor Outlying Islands UM Guam GU Marshall Islands MH Northern Mariana Island MP Virgin Islands of the US VI Palau PW Wake Island WK 3-41 HPM 110.5 N N N N ANNEX E EXAMPLES OF SURFACE STREET DIRECTION V-1 V-2 V-2 V-1 V-2 V-2 V-1 V-1 Diagonal Parking Vehicle 1 W/B Vehicle 2 E/B Vehicle 1 W/B Vehicle 2 N/B Vehicle 1 W/B Vehicle 2 E/B Vehicle 1 backing W/B Vehicle 2 parked N/B HPM 110.5 3-42 ANNEX E EXAMPLES OF SURFACE STREET DIRECTION (continued) V-1 E/B California Ave. P-2 N/B Landis Ave. 3-43 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F VEHICLE TYPE CODES Passenger Vehicles Trailers 01 - Passenger Car, Station Wagon, 28 - Semi Tank Trailer Jeep 29 - Pull Tank Trailer 02 - Motorcycle 30 - Two Tank Trailer 03 - Motor Driven Cycle/Scooter 31 - Semi 04 - Bicycle 32 - Pull 05 - Motorized Bicycle 06 - All Terrain Vehicle 33 - Two Trailers (Includes Semi and Pull) 07 - Sport Utility Vehicle 34 - Boat 08 - Mini-vans 35 - Utility 36 - Trailer Coach Buses 37 - Extralegal Permit Load 09 - Paratransit 38 - Pole, Pipe, or Logging Dolly 10 - Tour Bus 39 - Three Trailers 11 - Other Commercial 40 - Federally Legal Semi 12 - Non-Commercial Bus 52 - Federally Legal Double 13 - School Bus Public Type I Combo > 75 Feet 14 - School Bus Public Type II 53 - Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer 15 - School Bus Private Type I 54 - Container Chassis 16 - School Bus Private Type II 17 - School Bus Contractual Type I Specialized Vehicles 18 - School Bus Contractual Type II 41 - Ambulance 19 - General Public Paratransit 42 - Dune Buggy Vehicle 43 - Fire Truck 20 - Public Transit Authority 44 - Fork Lift 63 - Youth Bus 45 - Highway Construction Equipment 64 - School Pupil Activity Bus Type I 46 - Implement of Husbandry 65 - School Pupil Activity Bus Type II 47 - Motor Home 66 - School Bus - No pupils on board 48 - Police Car 49 - Police Motorcycle Trucks/Truck Tractors 50 - Mobile Equipment 21 - Two-Axle Tank Truck 51 - Farm Labor Vehicle (Certified) 22 - Pickups and Panels 55 - Two-Axle Tow Truck 23 - Pickup w/Camper 56 - Three-Axle Tow Truck 24 - Three-Axle Tank Truck 57 - Farm Labor Vehicle 25 - Truck Tractor (Non-Certified) 26 - Two-Axle Truck 58 - Farm Labor Transporter 27 - Three or More Axle Truck 59 - Motor Home > 40 Feet HPM 110.5 3-44 ANNEX F VEHICLE TYPE CODES (continued) Miscellaneous Hazardous Material 60 - Pedestrian 71 - Passenger Car, 61 - Second or Additional Station Wagon, Jeep Enforcement Action(s) 72 - Pickups and Panels 62 - Passengers 73 - Pickup and Camper 91 - Electric Bicycle (Class 1, 2, 3) 75 - Truck Tractor 93 - Electrically Motorized Board 76 - Two-Axle Truck 94 - Go-ped, ZIP© Electric 77 - Three or More Axle Truck scooter, Motorboard 78 - Two-Axle Tank Truck 95 - Miscellaneous Non-Motor Vehicle 79 - Three-Axle Tank Truck 96 - Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle (Snowmobile, Golf Cart) Hazardous Waste or Hazardous 97 - Low Speed Vehicle Waste/Material Combination 98 - Emergency Vehicle 81 - Passenger Car, (On Emergency Run) Station Wagon, Jeep 99 - Unknown Hit and Run 82 - Pickups and Panels Vehicle Involvement 83 - Pickup and Camper 85 - Truck Tractor 86 - Two-Axle Truck 87 - Three or More Axle Truck 88 - Two-Axle Tank Truck 89 - Three-Axle Tank Truck 3-45 HPM 110.5 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS HPM 110.5 3-46 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 120 DN Elk Valley Elk Valley Rancheria (2 mi. w/o Crescent City) T101 120 DN Resighini Coast Indian Community of the Resighini Rancheria T102 120 DN Smith River Smith River Rancheria T103 120 DN Yurok DN Yurok Indian Reservation (Part) T104 125 HUM Big Lagoon Big Lagoon Rancheria T105 125 HUM Blue Lake Blue Lake Rancheria (adjacent to Blue Lake City Limit) T106 125 HUM Hoopa Valley Hoopa Valley Tribe T107 125 HUM Rhonerville Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria T108 125 HUM Table Bluff Wiyot Tribe (Table Bluff Rancheria) T109 125 HUM Trinidad Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community (Trinidad Rancheria) T110 125 HUM Yurok HUM Yurok Tribe T111 126 MEN Laytonville Laytonville Rancheria (Cahto Tribe) T112 126 MEN Round Valley Round Valley Indian Reservation (Mendocino) T113 126 MEN Sherwood Valley Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians T114 130 THE Paskenta Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians T115 135 SHA Pit River Pit River Tribes T116 3-47 HPM 110.5 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 135 SHA Redding Redding Rancheria T117 140 LAS Susanville Susanville Rancheria T118 145 HUM Karuk Tribe HUM Karuk Tribe T119 145 SIS Karuk Tribe SIS Karuk Tribe T120 145 SIS Quartz Valley Quartz Valley Indian Community T121 150 MEN Coyote Valley Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians T122 150 MEN Guidiville Guidiville Rancheria T123 150 MEN Hopland Hopland Band of Pomo Indians T124 150 MEN Manchester Manchester Band of Pomo Indians T125 150 MEN Pinoleville Pinoleville Pomo Nation T126 150 MEN Potter Valley Potter Valley Tribe T127 150 MEN Redwood Valley Redwood Valley Rancheria T128 151 LAK Big Valley Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians T129 151 LAK Habematolel Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake T130 151 LAK Koi Nation Koi Nation of Northern CA (Lower Lake Rancheria) T131 151 LAK Middletown Middletown Rancheria T132 HPM 110.5 3-48 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 151 LAK Robinson Robinson Rancheria T133 151 LAK Scotts Valley Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians T134 151 LAK Sulpher Bank Elem Indian Colony (a.k.a. Sulpher Bank Rancheria) T135 155 COL Cortina Cortina Indian Rancheria of Wintun Indians T136 160 GLN Grindstone Grindstone Indian Rancheria T137 165 PLU Greenville Greenville Rancheria (Bowman Rd. and I-5, s/o Cottonwood) T138 170 MOD Alturas Alturas Indian Rancheria (southeast of Alturas on Road 20A) T139 170 MOD Cedarville Cedarville Rancheria T140 170 MOD Fort Bidwell Fort Bidwell Indian Community T141 220 PLA United Auburn United Auburn Indian Community T201 240 BUT Berry Creek Berry Creek Rancheria (Berry Creek, n/o Oroville) T202 240 BUT Enterprise Enterprise Rancheria of Maidu Indians T203 240 BUT Mooretown Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians T204 241 BUT Mechoopda Mechoopda Indian Tribe T205 245 ELD Shingle Springs Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians T206 246 ALP Washoe Tribal Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California T207 3-49 HPM 110.5 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 252 SAC Wilton Wilton Rancheria T208 255 CAL Calif Valley California Valley Miwok (Tribal Offices in Stockton) T209 280 TUO Yocha Dehe Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation T210 295 AMA Buena Vista Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians T211 295 AMA Ione Band Ione Band of Miwok Indians T212 295 AMA Jackson Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians T213 360 SON Cloverdale Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians (Santana Dr. s/o Cloverdale) T302 360 SON Dry Creek Dry Creek Rancheria of Pomo Indians T303 360 MAR Graton Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria T301 360 SON Lytton Lytton Rancheria (Dry Creek area n/o Healdsburg) T304 360 SON Stewarts Point Kashia Band of Pomo Indians T305 425 TUO Jamestown Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians (a.k.a. Jamestown Rancheria) T401 425 TUO Tuolumne Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians (n/o Tuolumne) T402 435 FRE Big Sandy Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians T403 435 FRE Cold Springs Cold Springs Rancheria T404 435 FRE Table Mountain Table Mountain Rancheria (20 miles NE of Fresno) T405 HPM 110.5 3-50 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 455 MAD Picayune Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians T406 456 MAD North Fork North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians T407 481 TUL Tule River Tule River Indian Tribe T408 620 IMP Fort Yuma Torres-Martines Desert Cahuilla Indians T601 620 IMP Quechan Quechan Tribe T602 630 RIV 29 Palms Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians T603 630 RIV Agua Caliente Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians T604 630 RIV Augustine Band Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians T605 630 RIV Cabazon Band Cabazon Band of Mission Indians T606 630 RIV Santa Rosa RIV Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians T607 630 RIV Torres-Martinez Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians (Riverside) T608 650 SD La Jolla La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians T609 650 SD Pala Pala Band of Luiseno Mission Indians T610 650 SD Pauma Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians T611 650 SD Rincon Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians T612 650 SD San Pasqual San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Nation T613 3-51 HPM 110.5 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 655 RIV Morongo Morongo Band of Mission Indians T614 655 RIV Soboba Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians T615 660 RIV ColoradoRvr RIV Colorado River Indian Tribes T616 680 SD Barona Barona Band of Mission Indians T617 680 SD Campo Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians T618 680 SD Ewiiaapaayp Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians T619 680 SD Iipay Nation Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel T620 680 SD Inaja Inaja Band of Diegueno Mission Indians T621 680 SD Jamul Indian Jamul Indian Village T622 680 SD La Posta La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians T623 680 SD Los Coyotes Los Coyotes Band of Diegueno Mission Indians T624 680 SD Manzanita Manzanita Band of Kumeyaay Nation T625 680 SD Mesa Grande Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians T626 680 SD Sycuan Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation T627 680 SD Viejas Viejas Band of Mission Indians T628 685 RIV Cahuilla Band Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians T629 HPM 110.5 3-52 ANNEX G TRAFFIC COLLISION ON TRIBAL LANDS (continued) Area County Property Name Property Name Description Tribal Land Code 685 RIV Pechenga Pechenga Band of Luiseno Indians T630 685 RIV Ramona Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians T631 755 SB Santa Ynez Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians T701 820 MNO Benton Piute Utu Utu Gwaitu Piute Benton Tribe (Yellow Jacket Rd. s/o Benton Hot T801 820 MNO Bridgeport Bridgeport Indian Colony (SR 182 s/o Bridgeport Lake) T802 825 INY Big Pine Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley (US 395 south end of Big Pine) T803 825 INY Bishop Bishop Paiute Tribe T804 825 INY Death Valley Death Valley Timbi-Sha Shoshone Tribe T805 825 INY Ft Independence Fort Independence Indian Community (US 395, 2 mi. n/o Independence) T806 834 SBD Chemehuevi Chemehuevi Indian Tribe T807 834 SBD ColoradoRvr SBD Colorado River Indian Tribes T808 834 SBD Fort Mojave Fort Mojave Indian Tribe T809 865 SBD San Manuel San Manuel Band of Mission Indians T810 4-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 2, TRAFFIC COLLISION CODING REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 4-5 DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC #/OFFICER ID ..................................................... 4-6 NUMBER ..................................................................................................................... 4-6 PAGE NUMBER .......................................................................................................... 4-6 PROPERTY DAMAGE ................................................................................................ 4-6 Owner’s Name/Address ............................................................................................ 4-6 Notified ..................................................................................................................... 4-6 Description of Damage ............................................................................................. 4-6 SEATING POSITION ................................................................................................... 4-7 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 4-7 AIR BAG ....................................................................................................................... 4-7 EJECTED FROM VEHICLE ........................................................................................ 4-7 INATTENTION CODES ................................................................................................ 4-7 TRAFFIC COLLISION CODING .................................................................................. 4-7 PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR ................................................................................ 4-8 California Vehicle Code Section Violated ................................................................. 4-8 Other Improper Driving ............................................................................................. 4-9 Other Than Driver ..................................................................................................... 4-9 Unknown ................................................................................................................ 4-10 WEATHER ................................................................................................................ 4-10 Clear ....................................................................................................................... 4-10 Cloudy .................................................................................................................... 4-10 Raining ................................................................................................................... 4-10 Snowing .................................................................................................................. 4-10 Fog ......................................................................................................................... 4-10 Other ...................................................................................................................... 4-10 Wind ....................................................................................................................... 4-11 LIGHTING ................................................................................................................. 4-11 ROADWAY SURFACE .............................................................................................. 4-11 ROADWAY CONDITION(S) ...................................................................................... 4-11 Holes, Deep Rut ..................................................................................................... 4-11 Loose Material on Roadway ................................................................................... 4-11 Obstruction on Roadway ........................................................................................ 4-11 Construction - Repair Zone .................................................................................... 4-11 HPM 110.5 4-2 Reduced Roadway Width ....................................................................................... 4-12 Flooded .................................................................................................................. 4-12 Other ...................................................................................................................... 4-12 No Unusual Conditions ........................................................................................... 4-12 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ................................................................................ 4-12 Controls Functioning ............................................................................................... 4-12 Controls Not Functioning ........................................................................................ 4-12 Controls Obscured.................................................................................................. 4-12 No Controls Present/Factor .................................................................................... 4-12 TYPE OF COLLISION ............................................................................................... 4-13 Head-On ................................................................................................................. 4-13 Side Swipe ............................................................................................................. 4-13 Rear End ................................................................................................................ 4-13 Broadside ............................................................................................................... 4-13 Hit Object ................................................................................................................ 4-13 Overturned ............................................................................................................. 4-13 Vehicle/Pedestrian.................................................................................................. 4-13 Other ...................................................................................................................... 4-13 MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED WITH ....................................................................... 4-14 Noncollision ............................................................................................................ 4-14 Pedestrian .............................................................................................................. 4-14 Other Motor Vehicle ................................................................................................ 4-14 Motor Vehicle on Other Roadway ........................................................................... 4-15 Parked Motor Vehicle ............................................................................................. 4-15 Train ....................................................................................................................... 4-15 Bicycle .................................................................................................................... 4-15 Animal .................................................................................................................... 4-15 Fixed Object ........................................................................................................... 4-15 Other Object ........................................................................................................... 4-16 PEDESTRIAN’S ACTION .......................................................................................... 4-16 SPECIAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 4-16 Hazardous Material ................................................................................................ 4-16 Cell Phone Handheld in Use .................................................................................. 4-16 Cell Phone Handsfree in Use ................................................................................. 4-16 Cell Phone Not in Use ............................................................................................ 4-17 OTHER ASSOCIATED FACTOR(S) ......................................................................... 4-17 California Vehicle Code Section Violation .............................................................. 4-17 Section D ................................................................................................................ 4-17 Vision Obscurement ............................................................................................... 4-17 Inattention ............................................................................................................... 4-17 Stop & Go Traffic .................................................................................................... 4-18 Entering/Leaving Ramp .......................................................................................... 4-18 Previous Collision ................................................................................................... 4-18 Unfamiliar with Road .............................................................................................. 4-19 4-3 HPM 110.5 Defective Vehicle Equipment .................................................................................. 4-19 Uninvolved Vehicle ................................................................................................. 4-19 Other ...................................................................................................................... 4-19 None Apparent ....................................................................................................... 4-19 Runaway Vehicle .................................................................................................... 4-19 MOVEMENT PRECEDING COLLISION ................................................................... 4-19 Stopped .................................................................................................................. 4-19 Proceeding Straight ................................................................................................ 4-19 Ran Off Road ......................................................................................................... 4-19 Making Right Turn .................................................................................................. 4-20 Making Left Turn..................................................................................................... 4-20 Making U-Turn ........................................................................................................ 4-20 Backing ................................................................................................................... 4-20 Slowing/Stopping .................................................................................................... 4-20 Passing Other Vehicles .......................................................................................... 4-20 Changing Lanes ..................................................................................................... 4-20 Parking Maneuver .................................................................................................. 4-20 Entering Traffic ....................................................................................................... 4-20 Other Unsafe Turning ............................................................................................. 4-21 Xing Into Opposing Lane ........................................................................................ 4-21 Parked .................................................................................................................... 4-21 Merging .................................................................................................................. 4-21 Traveling Wrong Way ............................................................................................. 4-21 Other ...................................................................................................................... 4-21 SOBRIETY-DRUG PHYSICAL .................................................................................. 4-22 Had Not Been Drinking ........................................................................................... 4-22 HBD-Under Influence ............................................................................................. 4-22 HBD-Not Under Influence ....................................................................................... 4-22 HBD-Impairment Unknown ..................................................................................... 4-22 Under Drug Influence ............................................................................................. 4-22 Impairment-Physical ............................................................................................... 4-22 Impairment Not Known ........................................................................................... 4-22 Not Applicable ........................................................................................................ 4-22 Sleepy/Fatigued ..................................................................................................... 4-22 SKETCH .................................................................................................................... 4-23 MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................... 4-24 ANNEXES A – COMPATIBILITY CHART .................................................................................... 4-25 B – SKETCH SYMBOLS ............................................................................................ 4-27 HPM 110.5 4-4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4-5 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 2, TRAFFIC COLLISION CODING 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding. This page is used to document the Primary Collision Factor (PCF) and traffic collision coding information. The numbers on the following paragraphs correspond to the numbers on the sample form on this page. HPM 110.5 4-6 2. DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC #/OFFICER ID. Enter the numeric month, day, four-digit year, time, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and the investigating officer’s identification or badge number as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. These four categories are used to identify each collision reported to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) database. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) 3. NUMBER. Enter the original report or case number assigned to the collision by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Area or local law enforcement agency as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 4. PAGE NUMBER. Enter the page number sequentially as it appears in the report. If there are multiple CHP 555, Page 2s, number each page, do not use 2a, 2b, 2c, etc. The total number of pages entry is only required on the first and last pages of the report. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 5. PROPERTY DAMAGE. Complete this section if there was any property damaged as a result of the collision, other than vehicle damage. Leave this section blank if not applicable. a. Owner's Name/Address. Enter the name and complete address of the owner or person in charge of the damaged property. Additional owner information may be shown in the “Miscellaneous” box at the bottom of the page or in the narrative. b. Notified. Mark an “X” in the appropriate box indicating whether or not the owner or person in charge of the damaged property was notified. If the owner or occupant of the damaged property cannot be contacted, advise the communications center of the damage and leave a completed CHP 422, Vehicle Check/Parking Warning/Highway Damage Report, at the scene. Note on the CHP 555, Page 2, that a CHP 422 was used for notification. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – If state property was damaged, prepare and attach a CHP 422. The CHP 422 may also be used to identify damaged private property. (Refer to Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures.) c. Description of Damage. Enter a description of any property damaged in the collision other than vehicle damage. 4-7 HPM 110.5 6. SEATING POSITION. Use this legend to determine the numeric code to be used in the “Seat Pos.” box the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. (Refer to Chapter 5, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers.) 7. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use this legend to determine the alpha code to be used in the “Safety Equip.” box on pages 1 and 3 of the CHP 555. (Refer to Chapter 3 and Chapter 5.) 8. AIR BAG. Use this legend to determine the alpha code to be used in the “Air Bag” box on pages 1 and 3 of the CHP 555. (Refer to Chapter 3 and Chapter 5.) 9. EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. Use this legend to determine the numeric code to be used in the “Ejected” box on page 3 of the CHP 555. (Refer to Chapter 5.) 10. INATTENTION CODES. Use this legend to determine the alpha code to be used in the “Inattention” box on page 2 of the CHP 555. (Refer to paragraph 22.) 11. TRAFFIC COLLISION CODING. a. This section contains categories for traffic collision coding. Each category requires one entry, except as indicated. Single-column categories pertain to the collision, and multicolumn categories pertain to the involved parties. b. Mark the single-column categories on the first CHP 555, Page 2 only. c. Mark the multicolumn categories for up to three involved parties on the first CHP 555, Page 2. d. When the collision involves more than three parties, line out the involved party numbers in the multicolumn categories on additional CHP 555, Page 3s and enter “4,” “5,” and “6,” etc., as necessary. Only the multicolumn categories should be completed on the additional forms. e. Items marked which are followed by a colon should be described in the box and explained in the narrative. Items marked which are followed by an asterisk should be explained in the narrative. HPM 110.5 4-8 12. PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR. Select the one box or driving action which, in the officer's opinion, best describes the primary or main cause of the collision. Whenever possible, this should be a California Vehicle Code (CVC) violation. a. CVC Section Violated. (1) Enter the CVC violation considered to be the primary cause of the collision in the “A” box. Include the proper subsection when applicable. Omission or error in selection of a subsection may cause the report to be rejected as an error from the SWITRS computer or the statistics may record or reflect the incorrect cause of the collision. Do not use CVC Sections which do not describe the cause of collision, such as CVC Sections 20001, 20002, 23103, 23104, or 23153. These violations should be charged, but are not what actually caused the collision. (2) Enter the number of the involved party most at fault in the box. (a) Placing an X in this box identifies the CVC violation (e.g., CVC Section 21658[a]); however, the party most at fault could not be determined. (3) When the involved party determined to be most at fault is either physically arrested or issued a citation for the PCF, mark an X in the “Cited Yes” box. If no arrest is made or no citation issued, mark an X in the “Cited No” box. (4) If there is more than one violation, choose the violation which contributed most to the cause of the collision. The secondary violation may be considered as an “Other Associated Factor.” (5) When the involved party considered by the officer to be most at fault is driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the PCF shall be CVC Section 23152, regardless of any other violation (e.g., running a stop sign, following too closely, excessive speed). Enter the other violation(s) under the “Other Associated Factor(s)” section. (a) Examples: 1 Party #1, who is under the influence of alcohol, failed to stop for a posted stop sign (CVC Section 22450[a]) and collided with Vehicle #2 within the intersection. The PCF will reflect Party #1 for violation of CVC Section 23152(a). Other Associated Factor(s) will show Party #1 was also in violation of CVC Section 22450(a). 2 Party #1, who was driving at an unsafe speed for conditions (CVC Section 22350), was unable to stop in time to avoid rear ending 4-9 HPM 110.5 Vehicle #2, who was stopped at a red traffic signal. The investigation revealed Party #2 was under the influence of alcohol; however, not the primary cause of the collision. Since the actions of Party #2 did not contribute to the collision, the PCF will reflect Party #1 for violation of CVC Section 22350. Other Associated Factor(s) should reflect applicable entries for Party #1 and Party #2. A violation of CVC Section 23152(a) is not an Other Associated Factor for Party #2. (b) The item marked under “Sobriety-Drug/Physical” should be compatible with the PCF with regard to alcohol or drugs. For example, Party #1, who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and determined to be the PCF, shall have an X in the Party #1 column indicating “B HBD - Under the Influence.” b. Other Improper Driving. This box should not be used as a catchall to relieve the officer of their responsibility for determining the cause of the collision when a CVC violation was the PCF. Explain this entry in the narrative. (1) This box would be marked when no specific code section violation is applicable as the main or primary cause of the collision. For example, while on private property, a driver operating a vehicle at an unsafe speed is involved in a collision. Enter “Unsafe Speed” in the box and enter the number of the at-fault party in the box to the left. If the driver in the foregoing situation were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then the PCF would be CVC Section 23152. (2) When the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in CVC Section 165) is driving under the conditions specified in CVC Section 21055, the driver is exempt from specific CVC sections. If the exempted driver is involved in a collision and determined to be the driver most at fault, the proper coding for the PCF will be “Other Improper Driving.” c. Other Than Driver. (1) Mark an X in this box when the primary cause of the collision was beyond the control of the driver. Explain this entry in the narrative. Examples include but are not limited to: (a) A large animal (e.g., deer, horse, cow) runs in front of a vehicle. (b) Heart attack, epileptic seizure, diabetic coma, or other medically induced difficulty caused a collision which resulted in damage or injury. The sobriety section should be consistent with the findings. HPM 110.5 4-10 (c) A driver operating a vehicle properly and safely for visible conditions strikes “black ice” and runs off the road, sustaining damage or injury. Include the environmental conditions which led to an “Other Than Driver” conclusion in the “Scene Description” section of the narrative. The “Roadway Surface” and “Roadway Conditions” sections should be consistent with the findings. (d) Mechanical failure, unknown or not foreseeable through normal and reasonable maintenance (e.g., brake failure, axle breaking from metal fatigue, steering column locking up), which is determined to be the cause of the collision. (e) A vehicle tire throws up a rock striking another vehicle's windshield, when the event is corroborated by witness statements or physical evidence. (2) This box should not be used as a catchall to relieve the officer of their responsibility for determining the collision cause when a specific code violation was the PCF. d. Unknown. Mark an X in this box only when the cause of the collision cannot be determined. Use this element when conflicting statements and/or lack of physical evidence make it impossible for the investigating officer to determine the cause of a collision. Thoroughly explain this entry in the narrative. 13. WEATHER. Mark an X in the box(es) which best describes the weather conditions existing at the time of the collision. a. Clear. This box includes partial cloudiness if sunlight is not diminished. b. Cloudy. Usually overcast but may be only partial cloudiness when light is diminished. c. Raining. If marked, then Roadway Surface should be marked “Wet.” d. Snowing. If marked, then Roadway Surface should be marked Wet or “Snowy-Icy." e. Fog. Enter an estimate of visibility. f. Other. Enter a description of the weather conditions in the space provided and explain in the narrative. This includes conditions such as hail, dust, smoke, etc., if the condition impaired visibility, and consequently, may have contributed to the 4-11 HPM 110.5 collision. If marked, also mark “E – Vision Obscurement,” under Other Associated Factor(s). g. Wind. Mark this only when winds are sufficient to make vehicle control difficult and may have contributed to the collision. 14. LIGHTING. Mark an X in the box which best describes the lighting conditions at the collision location and at the time of the collision. a. This entry must agree with the time of the collision. b. Do not mark an X in boxes “C,” “D,” or “E” if the collision occurred during normal daylight hours and the darkness was due to a temporary condition. c. If box “E – Dark-Street Lights Not Functioning” is marked, explain in the narrative the number of inoperative street lights, their location, and reason for malfunction if known (e.g., rolling blackouts). 15. ROADWAY SURFACE. Mark an X in the box which best describes the roadway surface condition at the time of the collision in the traffic lane(s) involved. If box “D – Slippery (Muddy, Oily, etc.)” is marked, describe the material present, the size of the affected area, location, and any other relevant information in the narrative. 16. ROADWAY CONDITION(S). Mark an X in the box(es) which best describes the roadway conditions at the time of the collision in the traffic lane(s) involved. Items with an asterisk shall be described in the narrative. (Refer to General Order 100.46, Reporting of Highway Conditions.) a. Holes, Deep Rut. Describe their location, size, and depth in the narrative. b. Loose Material on Roadway. This includes sand, gravel, dirt, or similar material a vehicle could drive over. Describe the location and type of material in the narrative. c. Obstruction on Roadway. This includes rocks, boxes, structural material, automobile parts, etc., which should, due to size or shape, be avoided. Describe the obstruction in the sketch, factual diagram, and narrative. d. Construction - Repair Zone. A section of highway which has been designated a “Construction Zone” for the purpose of construction, repair, or maintenance. This applies to long-term construction projects regardless if work is actually being performed. A reduced speed or reduction in roadway width is not necessary for this HPM 110.5 4-12 box to apply. Describe in the narrative if construction, repair, or maintenance was actively being performed when the collision occurred. e. Reduced Roadway Width. A temporary reduction in the width of the roadway (e.g., snow drifts, dirt slides, construction zones). This excludes a posted sign advising a reduction in the number of lanes or roadway width of a permanent nature. f. Flooded. A section of highway where water has accumulated and is pooling or flowing upon the surface of the roadway. The roadway markings and limits are obscured and would normally affect steering and/or braking. Explain in the narrative the size of the flooded area, depth of water, and any other relevant information. g. Other. This includes conditions not covered in 16.a. through 16.f. above (e.g., oil slick on the road). Describe the condition in the space provided and explain in the narrative. h. No Unusual Conditions. Self-explanatory. 17. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES. Mark an X in the box which best describes the presence and condition of collision-related traffic control devices at the time of the collision. Control devices include regulatory, warning, and construction signs. This excludes striping and officers or other persons directing traffic. a. Controls Functioning. A traffic control device is present and in operating condition. b. Controls Not Functioning. A traffic control device is present but not in operating condition. Use this item for signal-controlled intersections during rolling blackout situations. Explain in the narrative. c. Controls Obscured. A traffic control device is present and in operating condition, but is obscured from the involved party's line of sight. Explain in the narrative how the controls were obscured, how this was determined, and what action was taken. d. No Controls Present/Factor. A traffic control device is not present or its presence is not a factor. For example, a head-on collision occurring on a through highway within an intersection when traffic entering the through highway is controlled by stop signs. 4-13 HPM 110.5 18. TYPE OF COLLISION. Mark an X in the box which best describes the general type of collision as determined by the first injury or damage-causing event. Use boxes “A” through “D” only if two or more motor vehicles are involved in the first injury or damage- causing event. This includes a moving motor vehicle striking a parked vehicle. Primary consideration should be given to the direction of travel of the vehicle(s) prior to impact. Bicycles must be marked with an X in “H - Other” box. “Type of Collision” and “Motor Vehicle Involved With” must be compatible. (Refer to Annex A.) a. Head-On. Two motor vehicles, approaching from opposite directions, make direct contact. For example, the front of one vehicle collides with the front of another; or, prior to impact, one vehicle slides sideways, causing the side of the sliding vehicle to collide with the front of the other. b. Side Swipe. One motor vehicle strikes the side of another with a glancing blow. For example, two vehicles are proceeding in the same direction or from opposite directions, and the side of one vehicle strikes the side of the other. c. Rear End. Two motor vehicles, traveling in the same direction, make direct contact. For example, the front of one vehicle strikes the rear of another vehicle, or Vehicle #1 approaches Vehicle #2 from the rear and slides sideways during a braking action, causing the side of Vehicle #1 to strike the rear of Vehicle #2. d. Broadside. One motor vehicle strikes another vehicle at an angle greater than that of a side swipe. e. Hit Object. A motor vehicle strikes a fixed object or other object. f. Overturned. A motor vehicle overturns and no prior collision caused the overturning. This would include a motorcyclist losing control, causing the vehicle to lie down on its side. Do not use when the vehicle hits an object and then overturns. g. Vehicle/Pedestrian. A vehicle strikes a pedestrian. h. Other. A collision not covered in the preceding boxes. This entry shall be explained in the narrative, such as a vehicle involved with: (1) A bicycle, train, or animal. (2) A vehicle fire. (3) Passengers falling or jumping from a vehicle. (4) A vehicle backing. (5) A bicycle involved with a pedestrian or another bicycle. HPM 110.5 4-14 19. MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED WITH. Mark an X in the one box which best describes what, in conjunction with a motor vehicle in-transport, produced the first injury or damage-causing event on or off the road. Motor Vehicle Involved With and Type of Collision must be compatible. (Refer to Annex A.) a. Noncollision. A collision involving a motor vehicle in-transport occurring in any manner other than through contact with another vehicle or object. Record an overturned vehicle as a noncollision if there is no impact prior to overturning. (1) Overturning is a noncollision incident in which a motor vehicle in-transport overturns for any reason without a prior collision. This includes overturning after swerving to avoid a collision, striking a surface irregularity (e.g., uneven road surface, holes, bumps, ruts), overturning due to a shifting load, or a motorcyclist losing control causing the motorcycle to overturn onto its side. (2) An occupant falling or jumping from a motor vehicle. (3) Damage involving only the motor vehicle, such as damage caused by striking road surface irregularities (e.g., uneven road surface, holes, bumps, ruts). (4) Carbon monoxide poisoning, or a fire starting in a motor vehicle in-transport. (5) A passenger injured from striking the interior of a vehicle due to motion of the vehicle, such as a quick stop. b. Pedestrian. A collision involves a bicycle or a motor vehicle in-transport and a pedestrian. This includes a person in or operating a coaster wagon, scooter, sled, skateboard, wheelchair, motorized wheelchair, or electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in CVC Section 313. (This excludes motorized skateboards, ZIP© Electric Scooters, Go-Peds, and similar vehicles.) c. Other Motor Vehicle. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport which comes in contact with another motor vehicle upon the same roadway or upon roadways within an intersection. Falling loads, detached trailers, etc., are considered part of the original motor vehicle. Examples include: (1) Go-Peds, ZIP© Electric Scooters, etc. (Refer to Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions.) (2) Construction, farm, and industrial machinery. Road-rollers, tractors, military tanks, highway graders and similar devices equipped with wheels or treads while in-transport under their own power or towed, are motor vehicles. 4-15 HPM 110.5 When not in-transport, these devices are either fixed objects or other objects, depending upon movement and roadway status. d. Motor Vehicle on Other Roadway. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport that leaves the roadway and collides with another motor vehicle in-transport on another roadway. For example, a vehicle crosses a median strip and collides with a vehicle on an opposing roadway. e. Parked Motor Vehicle. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport and a motor vehicle not in-transport. This includes a collision with a motor vehicle which is stopped or parked illegally, but otherwise outside the traffic lanes, such as blocking a driveway, beside a fire hydrant, or in a loading zone. This excludes a motor vehicle stopped or parked in a traffic lane where parking is prohibited. f. Train. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport and a railway train or railway vehicle. This includes collisions involving a cable car, light rail, or railway device such as railroad cars set in motion by a train. This excludes collisions where a railway train is involved in a railway incident, such as derailment, prior to involvement with the motor vehicle. (Refer to Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Specific Collisions.) g. Bicycle. A collision involving a person riding a bicycle as defined in CVC Section 231. A person in or upon any other device, except motorized bicycles, propelled by pedaling will be considered a pedestrian. For coding purposes, a bicycle shall be considered a motor vehicle when involved in a collision on a highway and another motor vehicle is not involved. h. Animal. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport and an animal which is either herded or unattended. Indicate the type of animal in the space provided. This includes collisions involving wild animals if a person is injured or if there is damage to the motor vehicle. This excludes a collision involving only injury to wild animals and there is no vehicle damage. This type of collision does not meet the definition of a motor vehicle traffic collision. Injury to a domestic animal is treated as a property damage collision if there is no injury to any person or damage to a motor vehicle. This also excludes a collision involving a motor vehicle and ridden animal(s) or an animal-drawn conveyance; refer to “Other Object.” i. Fixed Object. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport and a fixed object. This includes any object attached to or part of the terrain (e.g., dirt embankment, boulder, tree, utility pole, traffic signal, guardrail). This also includes removable objects placed for an official purpose, such as traffic barricades, construction materials, and construction machinery. This excludes objects in motion. Identify the object involved in the space provided. HPM 110.5 4-16 j. Other Object. A collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport and any object which is movable or moving but not fixed or intentionally placed for an official purpose. This includes an animal-drawn conveyance, ridden animal, street car (nonrail), object dropped from a motor vehicle (in motion or stationary), fallen trees or stones, a transit-mix truck while discharging its load of concrete, a snowplow while engaged in snow removal operations, etc. Identify the object(s) involved in the space provided. 20. PEDESTRIAN'S ACTION. Mark an X in the box which best describes the action of the involved pedestrian just prior to the collision. If there is more than one pedestrian involved, mark only one box for the first pedestrian injured or otherwise involved. Officers shall not make entries for the pedestrian in the “Movement Preceding Collision” category. Mark the applicable box in the categories Other Associated Factor(s), and Sobriety-Drug Physical. 21. SPECIAL INFORMATION. This area is typically used on a temporary basis to collect statistical information. Direction in correctly documenting the required information can be disseminated through departmental correspondence (e.g., Information Bulletin, Management Memorandum) or in this manual. Mark an X in the appropriate party number column to indicate any applicable box(es). Party number shall correspond with the involved party number on the CHP 555, Page 1. a. Hazardous Material. Mark this box to indicate the collision involved a vehicle known to be or believed to be transporting a hazardous material as defined in CVC Section 353, whether or not the collision involved a “Hazardous Material Incident.” (Refer to Chapter 2.) Refer to Chapter 8, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report, to determine whether or not a CHP 555D is required. b. Cell Phone Handheld in Use. Mark this box if the party was preparing to make or answer a call on a handheld cell phone; talking on a handheld cell phone; in the act of retrieving a handheld cell phone; or using the handheld cell phone to write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving. c. Cell Phone Handsfree in Use. Mark this box if the party was preparing to make or answer a call on a hands-free cell phone; talking on a handsfree cell phone; in the act of retrieving a hands-free cell phone; or using the handsfree cell phone to write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving. This only applies to a person using a cell phone specifically designed and configured to allow hands- free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. 4-17 HPM 110.5 d. Cell Phone Not in Use. Mark this box if a cell phone was not in use at the time of the collision, if there was no cell phone in the vehicle, if there is no driver (e.g., parked vehicle), or if cell phone use is unable to be determined (e.g., hit and run). 22. OTHER ASSOCIATED FACTOR(S). When a secondary violation has been identified and determined to have contributed to the collision, write the CVC section in the appropriate box. Mark an X in the one or two box(es) for each involved party which best describes the involved party’s action and/or vehicle condition(s) that evidence or statements support contributed to the occurrence of the collision. If there are no apparent associated factors mark “N - None Apparent.” Each column number marked should correspond to the involved party on the CHP 555, Page 1. With the exception of “N,” all boxes marked should be explained in the narrative. a. California Vehicle Code Section Violation. Mark an X in this box and enter the CVC section which contributed to the cause of the collision. The CVC section entered here for the involved party most at fault will be different from the CVC section entered in the “Primary Collision Factor” box. The same CVC section as the PCF may be entered if another involved party was also in violation of the section and contributed to the cause of the collision. Indicate whether a citation was issued by marking an X in the appropriate box. Use box “A” for Party #1, box “B” for Party #2, and box “C” for Party #3. Examples: (1) A high-speed driver fails to stop for a red traffic signal and collides with another vehicle in an intersection. The PCF would be CVC Section 21453(a), failure to stop for a red traffic signal, while the Other Associated Factor(s) would be a violation of CVC Section 22350, exceeding the safe speed limit. (2) An intoxicated driver weaves across the centerline on a two-lane highway and collides with a vehicle going in the opposite direction. The PCF would be CVC Section 23152(a), driving under the influence of alcohol, while the Other Associated Factor(s) would be a violation of CVC Section 21650, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway. b. Section D. Section D is no longer used but has been retained to maintain the alphabetical criteria in the SWITRS computer program. c. Vision Obscurement. Indicate the type of obscurement in the space provided. Mark this if “F – Other,” under “Weather” is marked due to impaired visibility. d. Inattention. Mark an X in this box if, in the officer’s opinion, inattention was an associated factor in the collision (e.g., adjusting the radio, lighting a cigarette, conversing with passengers). Do not use this box as a catchall. Explain the inattention and how it was established in the narrative. Place the applicable HPM 110.5 4-18 inattention code from the “Inattention Codes” legend in box “F” to the right of the colon. e. Stop & Go Traffic. Mark an X in this box if the collision occurred during heavy congestion. Explain the type of congestion (e.g., recurring, nonrecurring, construction, sports event) in the narrative. f. Entering/Leaving Ramp. Mark an X in this box when the driver states or there is evidence that an on-ramp or off-ramp was a factor. (This includes collisions occurring on the ramp.) For example, a driver starts to enter an on-ramp at an intersection and collides with another vehicle. Regardless of other data entered on the form, the driver was also attempting to enter the on-ramp and this box should be indicated. g. Previous Collision. Mark an X in this box if any obstruction, including traffic congestion, was present due to a prior collision and was an immediate factor associated with the collision. TYPE OF INATTENTION CODE DESCRIPTION Cell Phone Handheld A Self-explanatory Cell Phone Handsfree B Specifically designed and configured for handsfree operation and was used in that manner Electronic Equipment C Computers, Fax, Heads-up Display, On-Board Navigation, Two-Way Radios Radio/CD D Adjusting Station/Volume (includes headphones) Smoking E Cigars, Pipes, Cigarettes (Lighting, Searching) Eating F Self-explanatory Children G Disciplining, Distracted Animals H Interfering with Control Personal Hygiene I Applying Make-Up, Shaving, Brushing Teeth, etc. Reading J Books, Newspapers, Maps, etc. Other K Explain in Narrative 4-19 HPM 110.5 h. Unfamiliar with Road. Self-explanatory. i. Defective Vehicle Equipment. Mark an X in this box if the defect contributed to the occurrence of the collision. Identify the type of defect in the space provided, (e.g., brakes, headlights, tread depth). Enter the CVC section violated and indicate whether the party was cited. j. Uninvolved Vehicle. Mark an X in this box in the column for the involved party claiming another vehicle contributed to the collision. The uninvolved vehicle and any driver information shall be discussed in the narrative. k. Other. Mark an X in this box when a factor other than “A” through “L” was present (e.g., sleet or hail). l. None Apparent. Self-explanatory. m. Runaway Vehicle. Mark an X in this box if the vehicle meets the definition of a “Runaway Vehicle” as described in Chapter 2. 23. MOVEMENT PRECEDING COLLISION. Mark an X in the box which best describes the action of each vehicle prior to the collision and before evasive action. This movement does not have to correspond with the PCF. One vehicle must have movement prior to the collision. NOTE: Pedestrian actions are not coded in this section. a. Stopped. Mark an X in this box for a vehicle not moving but on the roadway (excludes shoulder). A stalled, disabled, or abandoned vehicle on a roadway is considered stopped. Do not use for vehicles in designated parking areas or vehicles within intersections preparing to turn. (Refer to paragraphs 23.d., 23.e., and 23.o.) b. Proceeding Straight. Mark an X in this box for a vehicle proceeding straight ahead. A vehicle following the curve of a roadway is coded Proceeding Straight. However, a vehicle which runs off the road at a curve should be marked “C – Ran Off Road,” provided no evasive action took place prior to the vehicle leaving the road. c. Ran Off Road. Mark an X in this box if the motor vehicle left the road (includes paved or unpaved shoulder) prior to the collision and before evasive action began. This includes vehicles which would have left the road had their movement not been halted by colliding with protective barriers such as guardrails, concrete walls, or median barriers which are generally placed adjacent to, but outside the road. HPM 110.5 4-20 d. Making Right Turn. Mark an X in this box for a vehicle making a right turn at an intersection or into a private drive, or a vehicle stopped within an intersection preparing to turn right. This includes an illegal right turning movement, such as a right turn when prohibited or when out of position. This excludes any lane change or turning movement to pass other vehicles. This box does not apply on freeways. e. Making Left Turn. Mark an X in this box for a vehicle making a left turn at an intersection or into a private drive, or a vehicle stopped within an intersection preparing to turn left. This includes an illegal turning movement, such as a left turn when prohibited or when out of position. This excludes any lane change or turning movement to pass other vehicles. This box does not apply on freeways. f. Making U-Turn. Mark an X in this box for a vehicle turning in order to proceed in the opposite direction. g. Backing. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle backing up, except when associated with parking (refer to paragraph 23.k.). h. Slowing/Stopping. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle in the process of slowing or stopping its forward movement. Speed is not a factor in determining whether this movement applies. i. Passing Other Vehicles. Mark an X in this box if a motor vehicle on a two-way/two-lane road moved into the opposing lane to pass another vehicle going in the same direction. This excludes movements where the passing vehicle and the overtaken vehicle are traveling in the same direction in separate lanes (refer to paragraph 23.j.). j. Changing Lanes. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle making a lane change on a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction. For example, a violation of CVC Section 21658(a), Unsafe Lane Change, where a vehicle in the number one lane of a multilane road changed to the number two lane and side swiped another vehicle traveling in that lane. k. Parking Maneuver. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle in the process of parking. This applies to any movement associated with parking (parallel or at an angle) a vehicle whether or not the area is legally designated for parking. This includes a vehicle entering a designated parking area, an area where normal usage permits parking, such as a curb or shoulder, or an area where vehicles are parked illegally outside a traffic lane. This excludes a vehicle backing from a parked position in an attempt to enter traffic. l. Entering Traffic. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle entering a designated lane of traffic from a shoulder, median, parking strip, alley, or private 4-21 HPM 110.5 drive. Usually this is a forward movement, but it may include a backing movement associated with leaving a parked position. m. Other Unsafe Turning. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle making a turning movement not described in other boxes, such as a violation of CVC Section 22107, Unsafe Turning Movement. Do not use for a vehicle making a lane change (refer to paragraph 23.j.). Do not use this box for unsafe turning movements on freeways; use “R – Other” (CVC Section 22107) and explain in the narrative. n. Xing Into Opposing Lane. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle making an involuntary or unplanned movement into an opposing lane of traffic on a two-way road. Do not use for a vehicle that runs off the road and crosses a median prior to collision on another roadway. Examples: (1) A driver under the influence of alcohol allows their vehicle to weave into the opposing lane of traffic. (2) A vehicle traveling at an excessive speed in a curve drifts into the opposing lane of traffic. o. Parked. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle not moving and outside of a traffic lane. This includes a vehicle stopped on a shoulder or in another area where parking is designated or permitted, or a motor vehicle parked illegally but otherwise outside a traffic lane, such as blocking a driveway, beside a fire hydrant, or in a loading zone. This excludes a vehicle stopped or parked in a traffic lane where prohibited, such as double parked, in a tunnel, or on a bridge. Mark these vehicles as “A – Stopped.” p. Merging. Mark an X in this box for a vehicle merging into traffic preceding the collision. For example, a vehicle entering traffic from an on-ramp, merging because the road narrows from four to three lanes, or a vehicle exiting a traffic lane onto a collector road. q. Traveling Wrong Way. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle proceeding in the opposite direction of traffic. r. Other. Mark an X in this box for a motor vehicle's or bicycle's movements not defined in boxes “A” through “Q.” For example, motor vehicles passing or traveling on the shoulder or that veer onto the shoulder and strike a parked vehicle, pedestrian, or other object. Also, mark for nonmotor vehicles including herded or ridden animals, animal-drawn conveyances, and trains. Describe the movement on the line provided. HPM 110.5 4-22 24. SOBRIETY-DRUG PHYSICAL. Mark an X in one to two boxes for each involved party which best describes the condition of each involved party with regard to alcohol, drugs, or physical impairment. Use column 1 for Party #1, column 2 for Party #2, etc. Do not use boxes “A” through “G” or box “I” under conditions which are not applicable (e.g., parked vehicle, driverless vehicle, unoccupied vehicle). a. Had Not Been Drinking. Self-explanatory. b. HBD-Under Influence. Had been drinking (HBD) and is determined to be under the influence of alcohol. An Intoxication Narrative section in the Investigation narrative is required. c. HBD-Not Under Influence. Had been drinking and is determined not to be under the influence of alcohol. Explain in the narrative under the Intoxication Narrative heading how the drinking was established and the method used to determine the party was not under the influence. d. HBD-Impairment Unknown. Had been drinking but unable to determine the extent of impairment. Explain in the narrative. For example, the involved party was unconscious when removed from the scene or was fatally injured in the collision. If a chemical test later determines the involved party was under the influence of alcohol and copies of the collision report have already been distributed, submit the updated sobriety information as a supplemental on a CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental. (Refer to Chapter 11, Collision Investigation Review.) e. Under Drug Influence. The involved party appears to be under the influence of a drug other than alcohol. Include the category of drug suspected in the narrative. f. Impairment-Physical. The involved party has a physical impairment (e.g., paralysis, special braces). This includes parties who have suffered a heart attack, epileptic seizure, diabetic coma, or other physically incapacitating impairment which may have contributed to the collision. This includes defective eyesight or hearing if these impairments were not adequately corrected at the time of the collision. Explain in the narrative. g. Impairment Not Known. The collision involves a hit and run driver no longer at the scene or the existence of impairment cannot be determined. h. Not Applicable. The motor vehicle was parked, driverless, or otherwise unoccupied at the time of the collision. Do not mark this box for an involved party. i. Sleepy/Fatigued. The involved party does not have any physical limitations but appears exhausted and unable to function normally. Also, mark if the party had fallen asleep prior to the collision. 4-23 HPM 110.5 25. SKETCH. All CHP traffic collision documentation shall have a sketch or dynamics diagram. A sketch reflects the officer's opinion of how the collision occurred. a. When more detail or space is required, a sketch shall be drawn on the CHP 555, Page 4, Factual Diagram, and labeled “Sketch.” Diagramming software can also be used to create the sketch on an additional page prior to the narrative. Indicate the location of the sketch in the Sketch box if a separate page is used (e.g., Sketch on page 5). b. The sketch of the collision scene should be in proper proportion, although it need not be to scale. The use of a diagram template or straight edge shall be used to improve the clarity of the sketch. c. Identify the compass direction “North” by placing an arrow in the circle located in the upper right corner of the Sketch box. Both the sketch and factual diagram should show North in the same direction. d. Identify all highways by official route number or name. Include lane identification and widths for report sketches. e. Identify all relevant elements of the collision scene (e.g., stop signs, fences, trees, rock walls, roadway markings). f. Identify structures or objects involved in the collision, location of traffic control devices, vision obscurements, and unusual or temporary conditions such as barricades in a repair zone. g. Write parallel to the bottom of the page so entries may be read horizontally. h. The sketch is optional for counter reports but may be completed with the assistance of the receiving officer. i. To ensure uniformity in description and interpretation, the basic symbols should be used for a sketch only. (Refer to Annex B.) The factual diagram symbols may be used to augment but should not be substituted for the sketch symbols. (Refer to Chapter 6, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 4, Factual Diagram, Annex A.) (1) Examples of sketch symbols are shown in Annex B. The small circle identifies each Area of Impact (AOI). (2) Show every AOI on the sketch. Where multiple AOIs exist, number each AOI consecutively within each circle, beginning with the initial AOI. Describe each AOI in the narrative. (Refer to Chapter 7, Instructions for Completing the CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental.) HPM 110.5 4-24 (3) Identify the path of each vehicle prior to each AOI by solid lines, even though the vehicles may have been moved prior to the officer's arrival. The sketch is the officer's opinion how the collision occurred. Place an arrowhead at each AOI (small circle) shown on the sketch. Number the solid lines as necessary to identify each vehicle (e.g., V-1, V-2). (4) Identify the path of each pedestrian or animal using dashed lines and number the lines to identify each (e.g., P-1, P-2, Deer, Dog). 26. MISCELLANEOUS. a. The CHP 555 is intended to satisfy the basic data requirement needs of all users of traffic collision information. Individual agencies may have data requirements unique to their records system or administrative procedures. The Miscellaneous box is provided for the purpose of collecting this unique data. b. This box may also be used by officers to record additional pertinent information (e.g., vehicle damage, information for combinations of vehicles). c. Reporting agencies may place additional lines or boxes in this space. 4-25 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A COMPATIBILITY CHART The “Type of Collision” and “Motor Vehicle Involved With” must be compatible. The following indicates which fields agree: TYPE OF COLLISION MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED WITH A HEAD-ON B SIDE SWIPE C REAR END D BROADSIDE C OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE D MOTOR VEHICLE ON OTHER ROADWAY E PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE E HIT OBJECT I FIXED OBJECT J OTHER OBJECT F OVERTURNED A NONCOLLISION G AUTO/PEDESTRIAN B PEDESTRIAN H OTHER A NONCOLLISION B PEDESTRIAN C OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE D MOTOR VEHICLE ON OTHER ROADWAY E PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE F TRAIN G BICYCLE H ANIMAL HPM 110.5 4-26 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4-27 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B SKETCH SYMBOLS HPM 110.5 4-28 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 5-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 3, INJURED/WITNESS/PASSENGERS REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 5-3 DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC #/OFFICER ID ..................................................... 5-4 NUMBER ...................................................................................................................... 5-4 PAGE NUMBER ........................................................................................................... 5-4 INJURED/WITNESS/PASSENGERS .......................................................................... 5-4 WITNESS ONLY/PASSENGER ONLY ....................................................................... 5-4 AGE .............................................................................................................................. 5-4 SEX ............................................................................................................................. 5-4 EXTENT OF INJURY .................................................................................................. 5-5 Fatal Injury ................................................................................................................ 5-5 Suspected Serious Injury .......................................................................................... 5-5 Suspected Minor Injury ............................................................................................. 5-5 Possible Injury .......................................................................................................... 5-6 INJURED WAS ........................................................................................................... 5-6 PARTY NUMBER ........................................................................................................ 5-6 SEAT POSITION ......................................................................................................... 5-6 AIR BAG ....................................................................................................................... 5-6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................ 5-7 EJECTED .................................................................................................................... 5-8 NAME/DOB/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE ........................................................................ 5-8 TRANSPORTED BY/EMS RUN NUMBER/TAKEN TO ............................................... 5-8 DESCRIBE INJURIES ................................................................................................. 5-9 VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED .................................................................... 5-9 PREPARER’S NAME/ID NUMBER/MO. DAY YEAR ................................................... 5-9 REVIEWER’S NAME/MO. DAY YEAR ......................................................................... 5-9 ANNEX A – SEAT BELT CODING .......................................................................................... 5-11 B – NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES ......................................... 5-13 HPM 110.5 5-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 5-3 HPM 110.5 INJURED / WITNESS / PASSENGERS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHP 555 Page 3 (Rev. 11-16) OPI 060 NUMBERDATE OF COLLISION (MO. DAY YEAR)TIME (2400)NCIC #OFFICER I.D. WITNESS ONLY PASSENGER ONLY AGE SEX INJURED WAS ("X" ONE)EXTENT OF INJURY ("X" ONE) FATAL INJURY SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY SUSPECTED MINOR INJURY POSSIBLE INJURY DRIVER PASS.PED.BICYCLIST OTHER PARTY NUMBER SEAT POS. AIR BAG EJECTED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED PREPARER'S NAME I.D. NUMBER MO. DAY YEAR REVIEWER'S NAME MO. DAY YEAR SAFETY EQUIP. Page of DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: An Internationally Accredited Agency Chp555_1116.pdf 2 2 2 2 3 4 6 7 8 16 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 5 CHAPTER 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 3, 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. This page is used only when the collision involves an injured party, a passenger (whether injured or not), or there is a witness. The numbers on the following paragraphs correspond to the numbers on the sample form on this page. HPM 110.5 5-4 2. DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC #/OFFICER ID. Enter the numeric month, day, four-digit year, time, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and the investigating officer’s ID or badge number as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. These four categories are used to identify each collision reported to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System database. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) 3. NUMBER. Enter the original report or case number assigned to the collision by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Area or local law enforcement agency as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 4. PAGE NUMBER. Enter the page number sequentially as it appears in the report. If there are multiple CHP 555, Page 3s, number each page, do not use 3a, 3b, 3c, etc. The total number of pages entry is only required on the first and last pages of the report. 5. INJURED/WITNESS/PASSENGERS. The information entered in this section identifies an injured party or passenger, an uninjured passenger, and/or a witness. List injured persons first on this page. a. The term “Injured” refers to a person who has incurred any injury, complains of pain, or has been exposed to a hazardous materials release as a result of the collision. b. The term “Witness” refers to a non-injured and noninvolved person who can provide relevant information based on what they saw, heard, or otherwise had knowledge of. c. The term “Passenger” refers to the occupants of an involved vehicle, other than the driver. 6. WITNESS ONLY/PASSENGER ONLY. Mark an X in the appropriate box to indicate if the person is a witness or an uninjured passenger. For passenger only, do not complete the “Extent of Injury” section. For witnesses, do not complete the Extent of Injury, “Injured Was,” “Party Number,” “Seat Pos.,” “Air Bag,” “Safety Equip.,” or “Ejected” sections. If reasonably possible, all passengers shall be listed. 7. AGE. Enter the age of the person. If the person’s age is estimated, indicate by entering a question mark after the estimated age in the box. 8. SEX. Enter “M” for male or “F” for female. 5-5 HPM 110.5 9. EXTENT OF INJURY. Mark an X in the box which best describes the condition of the injured party. NOTE: Do not complete the Extent of Injury section and do not include in the number injured count on the CHP 555, Page 1, for injuries sustained after the collision as a result of a hazardous material exposure. a. Fatal Injury. A fatal injury is any injury that results in death within 30 days after the motor vehicle collision in which the injury occurred. If the person did not die at the scene but died within 30 days of the motor vehicle collision in which the injury occurred, the injury classification should be changed from the injury previously assigned to “Fatal Injury.” NOTE: The death of a fetus involved in a traffic collision will be documented as a fatal injury if the coroner classifies the injury as a death and attributes the death to the collision. b. Suspected Serious Injury. A suspected serious injury is any injury other than fatal which results in one or more of the following: (1) Severe laceration resulting in exposure of underlying tissues/muscles/organs or resulting in significant loss of blood. (2) Broken or distorted extremity (arm or leg). (3) Crush injuries. (4) Suspected skull, chest or abdominal injury other than bruises or minor lacerations. (5) Significant burns (second and third degree burns over 10% or more of the body). (6) Unconsciousness when taken from the collision scene. (7) Paralysis. c. Suspected Minor Injury. A minor injury is any injury that is evident at the scene of the collision, other than fatal or serious injuries. Examples include lump on the head, abrasions, bruises, and minor lacerations (cuts on the skin surface with minimal bleeding and no exposure of deeper tissue/muscle). HPM 110.5 5-6 d. Possible Injury. A possible injury is any injury reported or claimed which is not a fatal, suspected serious, or suspected minor injury. Examples include momentary loss of consciousness, claim of injury, limping, or complaint of pain or nausea. Possible injuries are those which are reported by the person or are indicated by their behavior, but no wounds or injuries are readily evident. 10. INJURED WAS. Mark an X in the appropriate box which best describes the injured person. If “Other” is marked, explain in the narrative. Use the “Describe Injuries” section to document uninvolved persons sustaining an injury due to a postcollision hazardous material exposure. 11. PARTY NUMBER. Enter the number of the involved party with which the person is associated. 12. SEAT POSITION. Enter the appropriate numeric code from the “Seating Position” legend on the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding. a. Uninjured and injured passengers in a collision involving a school bus may be listed on an attached page with the students numbered according to the seat position indicated on the CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report. Injured passengers will also be entered on the CHP 555, Page 3, and coded with the same alphanumeric (row/seat) code noted on the CHP 555E. b. If the driver of a vehicle with a right-side driving position is injured, use a “1” for the driver’s position and explain in the narrative. c. Seating positions for motorcycles/mopeds and bicycles are as follows: (1) Passenger position “2” is directly behind the driver or operator. (2) Passenger position “3” is the occupant of a sidecar. (3) Passenger position “0” is to be used for passengers in any other location on the motorcycle/moped or bicycle. d. The 0 code is used for other occupants. This may be used for a fourth (or additional) passenger in the front seat of a pickup or front or rear seat of a passenger vehicle. 13. AIR BAG. Enter the alpha code from the “Air Bag” legend on the CHP 555, Page 2, which best describes the condition of the air bag. 5-7 HPM 110.5 NOTE: Do not use the alpha codes listed in the “Safety Equipment” section of the legend in the Air Bag box. a. If the vehicle was manufactured without an air bag, enter “P” (Not Required). b. If the vehicle was manufactured with only a driver’s side air bag, enter P (Not Required) for other seated positions. c. If the vehicle was originally equipped with an air bag, yet at the time of the collision an air bag was not installed, enter “N” (Other) and explain in the narrative. d. If a party is injured, enter the appropriate alpha code for the air bag on both the CHP 555, Page 1, and the CHP 555, Page 3. e. Enter N (Other) for a collision when an air bag did not deploy and, in the investigating officer’s opinion, circumstances existed which should have led to such deployment. f. When the investigating officer is unable to determine any information for these categories during the investigation, enter “B” (Unknown) in the box. 14. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Enter the appropriate alpha code from the Safety Equipment legend on the CHP 555, Page 2. (Refer to Annex A.) NOTE: Do not use the alpha codes listed in the Air Bag section of the legend in the Safety Equip. box. a. A motorcyclist or passenger involved in a collision while wearing an unapproved helmet will be marked “V” (No Helmet) for the driver and “X” (No Helmet) for the passenger. b. If a party is injured, enter the appropriate alpha code for safety equipment on both the CHP 555, Page 1, and the CHP 555, Page 3. c. Investigating officers for the CHP shall conduct a visual inspection of the safety restraint systems (seat belt, air bag, or child restraint) of any vehicle involved in a collision where an occupant received or complained of any injury. d. If, in the investigating officer’s opinion, a failure is observed or suspected, the following shall apply: (1) The observed or suspected failure shall be documented in the “Party/Vehicle Information” section of the Investigation narrative. HPM 110.5 5-8 (2) The appropriate Division commander shall be notified and the Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team may be consulted. (3) If, in the officer’s opinion, no failure is observed or suspected, they shall document in the Party/Vehicle Information section of the investigation narrative a visual inspection was conducted and no failure was observed. NOTE: Do not leave the Air Bag or Safety Equip. boxes blank unless the coding does not apply (e.g., a pedestrian for both boxes or a bicyclist/motorcyclist for the Air Bag box only). 15. EJECTED. For all injured passengers or parties listed, enter the appropriate numeric code from the “Ejected from Vehicle” legend on the CHP 555, Page 2. 16. NAME/DOB/ADDRESS/TELEPHONE. Enter the person's full name, date of birth (DOB), address with zip code, and home and/or business telephone numbers, including area codes. Entries such as Party #1, Driver #2, Bicyclist #3, or Pedestrian #4 are acceptable if the person is identified as an involved party on the face page. The “Age,” “Sex,” Extent of Injury, Injured Was, Party Number, Seat Pos., Air Bag, Safety Equip., and Ejected boxes should be completed in all cases, except that Seat Pos., Safety Equip., and Ejected boxes will be left blank for pedestrians. 17. TRANSPORTED BY/EMS RUN NUMBER/TAKEN TO. If transported, enter the name of the ambulance service or person who transported the injured victim, along with the emergency medical services (EMS) run number, if applicable. Enter the name of the hospital or doctor, and the city and state where the injured person was transported. If the person will seek their own aid, enter the applicable information. The following are examples which may be used: a. Declined transport/Will seek own aid b. Transported by Susan Brown (sister)/Will see Dr. Smith, Palo Alto, CA c. American Medical Response/24F16-094238/Roseville Community Hospital, Roseville, CA d. Sacramento City Fire, #6/16F16-136481/UCDMC, Sacramento, CA NOTE: On late-reported collisions where injuries are claimed, the officer shall ascertain if medical treatment was received. As applicable, enter the name of the hospital or doctor, and the city and state where the injured person received treatment, or enter “no medical treatment.” 5-9 HPM 110.5 18. DESCRIBE INJURIES. If injured, briefly describe the type of injury sustained by the person. If the victim dies, include the date and time when death was pronounced, where, by whom, and the coroner's case number. a. In the event of a hazardous material release, describe the known or suspected material, exposure/contamination injuries to uninvolved persons, and the method of exposure (e.g., inhalation, ingestion, injection, absorption). b. When an officer contacts a foreign national who has been injured in a traffic collision or in any other event falling under the jurisdiction of the Department, they should advise the person the Department will notify the appropriate consulate if the injured party desires. If the person requests their consulate be notified, officers shall request the CHP communications center notify the appropriate embassy/consulate as soon as practical. If notification or attempt is made, it should be noted in the narrative. 19. VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED. Law enforcement agencies are required to advise victims of a violent crime of certain entitlements. A crime of violence includes collisions where specific vehicle code violations have occurred. To comply with this requirement, CHP officers shall use the CHP 170, Notice to Victims of Violent Crimes. Mark an X in this box when notification was made utilizing the CHP 170 or similar form for local agencies. Refer to policy outlined in Highway Patrol Manual 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 9, Civil Actions, Defense of Employees, Small Claims Actions, Constitutionalist Actions, Indemnification of Citizens, Victims of Violent Crimes, paragraph 11. (Refer to Annex B.) 20. PREPARER’S NAME/ID NUMBER/MO. DAY YEAR. Enter the name and ID number of the person preparing the document. Enter the date (month [mo.], day, and four-digit year) the document was completed. 21. REVIEWER’S NAME/MO. DAY YEAR. Print the reviewer's name and the date (mo., day, and four-digit year) reviewed in the appropriate boxes. HPM 110.5 5-10 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 5-11 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A SEAT BELT CODING A - NONE IN VEHICLE B - UNKNOWN C - LAP BELT USED D - LAP BELT NOT USED E - SHOULDER HARNESS USED F - SHOULDER HARNESS NOT USED G - LAP/SHOULDER HARNESS USED H - LAP/SHOULDER HARNESS NOT USED J - PASSIVE RESTRAINT USED K - PASSIVE RESTRAINT NOT USED P - NOT REQUIRED Above is the CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report, list for coding seat belt use by occupants in a vehicle involved in a collision. Do not use the codes listed for the status of air bag usage. A partial list of seat belt coding examples follows: A Use if the vehicle was once equipped but the restraint system has been removed. B Use if unable to determine the seat belt configuration or usage (e.g., hit and run). C or D Use to describe occupants wearing a lap-only type seat belt. G or H Use to describe occupants wearing the normal 3-point seat belt. J or K Use to describe a passive restraint using an automatic system to contain occupants. An example of this type of system would be found in an older model Toyota Camry. When the door is closed, this system automatically moves across the occupant’s body. P Use if the vehicle was manufactured prior to the regulation requiring a safety restraint system. HPM 110.5 5-12 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 5-13 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES 1. Chapter 5, Indemnification of Private Citizens, Article 1, Victims of Violent Crime Statute, Government Code Sections 13959 through 13969, requires every local law enforcement agency to inform victims of crimes of the provisions of this chapter, of the existence of local victim centers, and in counties where no local victim center exists, to provide application forms to victims who desire to seek assistance pursuant to this article. The following acts involving the operation of a motor vehicle are crimes of violence: a. Where injury or death was intentionally inflicted through use of a motor vehicle. b. Where injury was caused by a driver in violation of California Vehicle Code Sections 20001, 23152, or 23153. 2. The following individuals (both California residents and nonresidents) qualify and shall be notified via CHP 170, Notice to Victims of Violent Crimes (or similar allied agency form), either in person or by mail: a. A person who sustains physical injury or death. b. Anyone legally dependent for their support upon a person who sustains physical injury or death. c. Any individual who legally assumes the obligation or who voluntarily pays the medical or burial expenses in the event of a death. NOTE: The paragraph below applies to California Highway Patrol (CHP) ONLY. 3. Highway Patrol Manual 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 9, Civil Actions, Defense of Employees, Small Claims Actions, Constitutionalist Actions, Indemnification of Citizens, Victims of Violent Crimes, paragraph 11, requires the issuance of the CHP 170 “where it is believed by the CHP investigating officer that a person(s) may qualify under the Victims’ Program.” Commanders shall take necessary steps to ensure the issuance of the CHP 170 by including appropriate procedures in local Area Standard Operating Procedures. HPM 110.5 5-14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 6-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 4, FACTUAL DIAGRAM REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 6-3 DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC #/OFFICER ID ..................................................... 6-4 NUMBER ..................................................................................................................... 6-4 PAGE NUMBER .......................................................................................................... 6-4 FACTUAL DIAGRAM INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 6-4 PREPARED BY/ID NUMBER/MO. DAY YEAR ........................................................... 6-6 REVIEWER’S NAME/MO. DAY YEAR ........................................................................ 6-6 ANNEXES A – INVESTIGATION SYMBOLS ................................................................................. 6-7 B – SAMPLE FACTUAL DIAGRAMS AND LEGENDS ................................................ 6-9 HPM 110.5 6-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 6-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 4, FACTUAL DIAGRAM 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 555, Page 4, Factual Diagram. This page is used to diagram the collision scene as found upon the officer’s arrival. This page is optional on Reports, and required on Investigations. FACTUAL DIAGRAM DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CHP 555 Page 4(Rev. 4-11) OPI 060 Page of NUMBERDATE OF COLLISION (MO. DAY YEAR)TIME (2400)NCIC #OFFICER I.D. PREPARED BY I.D. NUMBER MO. DAY YEAR REVIEWER'S NAME MO. DAY YEAR ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE AND NOT TO SCALE UNLESS STATED (SCALE =) An Internationally Accredited Agency 2 2 2 3 4 6 7 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 6 6 7 5 NORTH INDICATE HPM 110.5 6-4 2. DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC #/OFFICER ID. Enter the numeric month, day, four-digit year, time, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and the investigating officer’s ID or badge number as completed on the original CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. These four categories are used to identify each collision reported to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System database. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) 3. NUMBER. Enter the original report or case number assigned to the collision by the California Highway Patrol Area or local law enforcement agency as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 4. PAGE NUMBER. Enter the page number sequentially as it appears in the report. If there are multiple CHP 555, Page 4s, number each page; do not use 4a, 4b, 4c, etc. The total number of pages entry is only required on the first and last pages of the report. 5. FACTUAL DIAGRAM INSTRUCTIONS. a. A factual diagram contains factual details only and shall be completed for every Investigation. b. The factual diagram may be drawn to scale and may be drawn on the CHP 555, Page 4. The factual diagram may also be completed on any other size paper, provided arrangements are made for reproduction. The length may be extended as necessary but must be fan-folded to a finished size of 8½” x 11” and attached to the collision investigation. Use as many diagram pages as necessary to accurately depict the scene. Diagramming software may be used. NOTE: Do not use sketch symbols on a factual diagram. When drawing a factual diagram to illustrate relevant elements of the collision scene, use symbols or drawings that are an identifiable representation of the object. Examples of appropriate factual diagram symbols are described in Annex A. c. Label the factual diagram with a location that corresponds to the “Collision Occurred On” box as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. d. If the collision occurred at an intersection, label the cross street on the factual diagram. If not, note the location of the nearest intersection or permanent reference point using a directional arrow and the name of the intersecting road or permanent reference point on the factual diagram. e. When using a CHP 555, Page 4, identify the compass direction “North” by placing an arrow in the circle labeled “Indicate North” in the upper right corner. 6-5 HPM 110.5 Traditionally, north has pointed toward the top of the page. The factual diagram and sketch should show the direction of north pointing in the same direction. f. Do not show Area(s) of Impact (AOI) on the factual diagram. Each AOI should be described in the narrative and shown on the sketch. g. If completing the factual diagram by hand, use a template or a straight edge. Factual diagrams should represent reasonable proportions of the scene as found upon arrival, with dimensions identified as being either to scale or approximate. When drawn to scale either by hand or using diagramming software, a scale bar shall be drawn on the diagram. h. Measurements should include the scene environment (e.g., roadway width), physical evidence (e.g., tire friction marks, debris), and vehicles. Locate vehicles with a minimum of two points of reference (preferably the center of each wheel) using two measurements per point. Measure all reference points at right angles from the stationary reference location (e.g., station line, roadway edge, curb). Include applicable objects, fixed or otherwise, for a complete investigation or for court testimony (e.g., reference points, roadway surface, traffic control devices, utility poles). If vehicles or objects were moved from their points of rest prior to arrival, they need not be shown in the diagram. i. Identify each item of physical evidence with an evidence identifier. Use either a number or an alpha character inside a circle or box adjacent to the physical evidence item. To avoid confusion, call outs with leaders may be used in lieu of placing an identifier next to the evidence item. j. Inclusion of actual measurements on the diagram may result in a cluttered, illegible diagram. To avoid confusion, a diagram legend should be used. Include all measurements in a legend, with the evidence identifier and an abbreviated narrative description of the evidence type and location. The legend may be located on an unused portion of the diagram or on the first CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, following the diagram. (Refer to Annex B.) (1) Legend Title. Identify the legend by writing “Factual Diagram Legend” above the measurements. (2) Legend Contents. (a) Measurement Methods. Identify the method(s) used to obtain the measurements (e.g., station line, rolling wheel). A description of reference points (e.g., North roadway edge, utility pole, station line) and their relationship to the evidence shall be included. If a base point (e.g., 0+00) for vehicle and/or evidence measurements is established, measurements HPM 110.5 6-6 necessary to accurately reestablish the base point, and subsequent points, shall be included. (b) Each item of evidence or vehicle measurement should be listed with the evidence identifier or vehicle reference point followed by two measurements. Each measurement should include the distance and direction from the reference line or reference point from which the measurement was taken. For example, Vehicle #1 R/F wheel, 231 feet south of the south roadway edge of Adams Street, and 15 feet east of the west curb of Bright Road. (c) Position of Rest (Vehicle Measurements). Identify the vehicle measurements by vehicle number and the wheel or reference point to which the measurement was taken. Each vehicle should be located at a minimum of two points, identified with a minimum of two measurements each. (Refer to Annex B.) (d) Physical Evidence Descriptions. Physical evidence shall be described in the legend. An example of a description would be a tire friction mark that is 24 feet in length and 5 inches in width. (e) Physical Evidence Measurements. Physical evidence locations should be identified with a minimum of two measurements at right angles or by triangulation. Identify curved tire friction marks with sufficient points to allow accurate diagramming. (Refer to Annex B.) NOTE: Take caution when identifying the origin of physical evidence. Do not attempt to analyze evidence beyond your level of training or expertise. An example of an analysis would be to identify that a locked wheel tire friction mark, 24 feet in length, was created by the right rear tire of Vehicle #1. 6. PREPARED BY/ID NUMBER/MO. DAY YEAR. Enter the name and ID number of the preparer of the factual diagram. (This may differ from the “Preparer’s Name,” as completed on the original CHP 555, Page 1.) Enter the date (month [mo.], day, and four-digit year) the factual diagram was completed. 7. REVIEWER’S NAME/MO. DAY YEAR. Print the reviewer's name and the date (mo., day, and four-digit year) reviewed in the appropriate boxes. 6-7 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A INVESTIGATION SYMBOLS HPM 110.5 6-8 ANNEX A INVESTIGATION SYMBOLS (continued) 6-9 HPM 110.5 STOPANNEX B SAMPLE FACTUAL DIAGRAMS AND LEGENDS HPM 110.5 6-10 ANNEX B SAMPLE FACTUAL DIAGRAMS AND LEGENDS (continued) 6-11 HPM 110.5 STATION LINE A station line was established along the east curb of Stockton Boulevard. Station 1+00 was established 100 feet north of the north curb line prolongation of Lindale Drive. The station line increases in a northerly direction. Measurements were made right or left of the station line and at right angles. VEHICLE POSITION OF REST: ITEM DESCRIPTION DISTANCE RIGHT OR LEFT OF STATION LOCATION ON STATION V-1 R/R wheel 16' 3" - Left 1+52' V-1 R/F wheel 17' - Left 1+61' V-2 R/R wheel 14' 6"' - Left 1+70' V-2 R/F wheel 13' 3" - Left 1+83' 6" PHYSICAL EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION: ITEM DESCRIPTION PHYSICAL EVIDENCE LOCATION: ITEM DESCRIPTION DISTANCE RIGHT OR LEFT OF STATION LOCATION ON STATION 1 Begin TFM 23' - Left 1+17' 3" 1 End TFM 22' - Left 1+60' 9" 2 18' - Left 1+19' 2 17' - Left 1+61' 3 18' 6" - Left 1+64' 4 15' 6" - Left 1+86' Begin TFM End TFM Center of liquid/debris field Center of liquid/debris field FACTUAL DIAGRAM LEGEND 1 A tire friction mark (TFM) approximately 43' 6" in length and 5" in width 2 A TFM approximately 42' in length and 5" in width 3 An approximate 6' 6" x 3' 9" area of vehicle liquid and debris 4 An approximate 5' diameter area of vehicle liquid and debris V-3 R/R wheel 13' - Left 1+87' 3" V-3 R/F wheel 11' 3" - Left 1+96' 9" ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS: ITEM DESCRIPTION A Concrete sidewalk B 6" raised concrete curb C Solid white painted line D Broken white painted line E 6" raised concrete divider ANNEX B SAMPLE FACTUAL DIAGRAMS AND LEGENDS (continued) HPM 110.5 6-12 THIS PAGE INENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 7-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 556, NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 7-3 DATE OF INCIDENT/OCCURRENCE/TIME/NCIC NUMBER/OFFICER ID NUMBER ................................................................................................................... 7-4 NUMBER ...................................................................................................................... 7-4 PAGE NUMBER ........................................................................................................... 7-4 NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ................................................................... 7-4 Narrative .................................................................................................................... 7-4 Supplemental Report ................................................................................................. 7-4 CITY/COUNTY/JUDICIAL DISTRICT ........................................................................... 7-4 REPORTING DISTRICT/BEAT .................................................................................... 7-4 CITATION NUMBER .................................................................................................... 7-4 LOCATION/SUBJECT .................................................................................................. 7-5 STATE HIGHWAY RELATED ...................................................................................... 7-5 COLLISION NARRATIVE ............................................................................................. 7-5 INVESTIGATION NARRATIVE .................................................................................... 7-5 Facts .......................................................................................................................... 7-5 Statements ................................................................................................................ 7-7 Opinions and Conclusions ......................................................................................... 7-8 Recommendations ................................................................................................... 7-10 REPORT NARRATIVE ............................................................................................... 7-10 Notification ............................................................................................................... 7-10 Statements .............................................................................................................. 7-10 Summary ................................................................................................................. 7-11 Area(s) of Impact ..................................................................................................... 7-11 Cause ...................................................................................................................... 7-11 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ....................................................................................... 7-12 SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE ................................................................................. 7-13 Supplemental Report ............................................................................................... 7-13 Purpose ................................................................................................................... 7-13 Summary ................................................................................................................. 7-13 Recommendations ................................................................................................... 7-13 PREPARER’S NAME AND ID NUMBER/DATE ......................................................... 7-13 REVIEWER’S NAME/DATE ....................................................................................... 7-13 HPM 110.5 7-2 ANNEX A – EXAMPLE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ................................................................. 7-15 7-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 556, NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental. This page is used to describe details of the collision not covered by other forms. Bond or plain paper may be substituted for the CHP 556; however, the heading information in the following paragraphs must be included at the top of the page. HPM 110.5 7-4 2. DATE OF INCIDENT/OCCURRENCE/TIME/NCIC NUMBER/OFFICER ID NUMBER. Complete these boxes on each side of the CHP 556 used to document an original collision or as a supplement to a collision. Enter the numeric month, day, four- digit year, time, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and the investigating officer’s ID or badge number as completed on the original CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. These four categories are used to identify each collision report in the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) database. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) 3. NUMBER. Enter the original report or case number assigned to the collision by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Area or local law enforcement agency as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 4. PAGE NUMBER. If used as the original report narrative, enter the page number sequentially as it appears in the report and include the total number of pages on the last page of the report. If used as a Supplemental Report, number the pages sequentially beginning with 1S. The total number of pages entry is required on the first and last pages of the Supplemental Report. 5. NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. The CHP 556 is a dual purpose form. Mark an “X” in the appropriate box to indicate whether the CHP 556 is being used as the narrative or as a Supplemental Report. Mark an X in the “Collision Report” box. a. Narrative. To document the narrative of the collision. b. Supplemental Report. To document changes or additions to an Investigation or Report previously submitted, including a “Preliminary Report.” Mark an X in the appropriate box indicating the type of supplemental. 6. CITY/COUNTY/JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Optional, except when submitting a Supplemental Report, enter the appropriate city and/or county. 7. REPORTING DISTRICT/BEAT. Optional, except CHP officers shall include a beat number. 8. CITATION NUMBER. Optional. This section may be used by the officer to record the citation number issued as a result of the collision. 7-5 HPM 110.5 9. LOCATION/SUBJECT. Required for Supplemental Reports only. Enter the primary location as completed on the original CHP 555, Page 1. For state highway related collisions, include the route and milepost numbers. 10. STATE HIGHWAY RELATED. Required for Supplemental Reports only. Mark an X in the appropriate box to indicate whether or not the collision occurred on or was associated with a state highway. (Refer to Chapter 3, Annex C.) 11. COLLISION NARRATIVE. a. The purpose of the narrative is to provide, as accurately as possible, a description of the collision and to allow the officer to present other information which may be pertinent to the collision. b. The narrative shall not contain useless details. It shall bring together the elements of the collision in a clear, concise, logical, and time-sequential order. c. The narrative should not repeat information adequately described elsewhere except when necessary to explain the occurrence of the collision. d. A collision narrative may be written in an Investigation or Report format subject to the conditions of the collision. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – An Investigation format shall be used in all cases unless the collision meets the criteria for a Report format outlined in Chapter 1, Responsibilities and Policies. e. Both sides of the CHP 556 may be used to continue the narrative. 12. INVESTIGATION NARRATIVE. The Investigation narrative should consist of the following headings, which shall be graphically set apart. Allied agencies may adjust their format to meet local needs. a. Facts. Include only factual information. Do not enter opinions in this section. Facts include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Notification. Document the time the call was received, the type of call, the location the officer responded from, and the time of arrival at the collision scene. A statement shall be made that all times, speeds, and measurements are approximate. Identify the device used to determine measurements (e.g., steel tape, roll meter, pacing). HPM 110.5 7-6 (2) Scene Description. (a) State the name, type of highway (e.g., freeway, county road), and geographic location (e.g., unincorporated, city). (b) Describe the highway, including the designated orientation (e.g., north/south, east/west); one-way or two-way; straight or curved; the total number of lanes, width of the roadway, roadway composition (e.g., concrete, asphalt), roadway markings, and shoulders. (c) If present, describe fixed or other objects, as well as lighting conditions, roadway conditions, and other issues not covered in the factual diagram legend. (d) If the collision occurred at an intersection, describe the type of intersection, to include the type of angle at which they intersect (e.g., 90 degree, oblique), and the type of traffic controls. (e) The officer shall report all facts concerning applicable highway conditions. (f) The officer shall not express engineering opinions concerning highway conditions. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – Highway conditions which may affect public safety and expeditious traffic movement shall be reported as specified in General Order (GO) 100.46, Reporting of Highway Conditions. NOTE: The CHP members shall not use a term such as “Refer to Diagram” to describe an entire category required in an Investigation narrative. (3) Parties. Document where the party was located upon arrival and how they were identified and established as an involved party. Document the vehicle/bicycle/train, as located upon arrival. Describe collision damage and identify any observed prior damage. If a mechanical defect was found, include how the defect was discovered and verified. Repeat the sequence for each party. NOTE: Whenever a collision occurs which results in any injury, the investigating officer shall perform an assessment of the restraint systems of the involved vehicles for possible system failures. If a failure is suspected, the appropriate Division commander shall be notified and the Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team may be consulted. 7-7 HPM 110.5 (4) Physical Evidence. Physical evidence not diagrammed (e.g., paint transfers, vehicle parts that are missing or found away from the collision scene, blood on the vehicle interior, heel marks), should be described in detail, indicating the location it was found and the disposition of the evidence. (5) Hit and Run (if applicable). Document information such as a description of the suspect vehicle, including any identifying features, and a description of the suspect, their clothing, and any identifying features. Document who can identify the suspect and place them as the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle at the time of the collision. Also include a chronological summary of follow-up activities or an explanation as to why no follow-up actions were taken. (6) Hazardous Material (if applicable). Provide the trade or chemical name of the hazardous material. Include the presence or absence of placards, labels and/or shipping papers, and the type of container (e.g., cylinders, metal or fiber drums, tanks). Document the carrier/shipper identification as shown on the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. Additionally, provide a brief description of the clean up measures including which clean-up contractor was used, methodology, and disposition of waste material. A CHP 555D shall be completed, if appropriate. (Refer to Chapter 8, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report.) Additional information on the preparation of a collision report involving a hazardous material incident is available in Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Specific Collisions. (7) Other Factual Information (if applicable). The investigating officer shall include all other factual information pertinent to the investigation (e.g., driver license restrictions, driver's physical disabilities, second trailer of a combination of vehicles). b. Statements. Identify parties and witnesses by number and last name. Identify passengers by “Passenger” and name (e.g., Passenger Jones). Statements shall be obtained from all parties, witnesses, and passengers if reasonably available. The officer shall first record the location of each party, passenger, or witness at the time of the collision and the substance of each statement, eliminating unnecessary detail or speculation and arranging the explanation in a logical order. (1) If a statement is obtained by the question and answer technique, include both the question and the answer. However, if the officer is asking only clarifying questions, it is not necessary to document in a question and answer format. If a written statement is obtained, writing “statement attached” is appropriate. If no statement is obtained, indicate the reason (e.g., fled scene, none due to incapacitating injuries). HPM 110.5 7-8 (2) Statements obtained from passengers or witnesses shall not contain statements such as “Wit. #2 basically stated the same as P-1” or “Passenger #1 substantiated P-1’s statement.” Each statement obtained from passengers or witnesses shall be their own account of how the collision occurred. (3) Party, passenger, and/or witness statements obtained at a location other than at the scene should include the date, location, time, and name of the investigating officer or the person taking the statement. NOTE: A layperson can give their opinion as to sobriety. c. Opinions and Conclusions. The purpose of this section is to explain the collision. Avoid use of stilted or formal phrases. The words "it is my opinion” should not be used, as the heading clearly indicates that the statement is the officer's opinion. (1) Summary. The officer shall give their opinion of what took place. Explain how and why the collision occurred in a logical and chronological manner. Each vehicle’s pre-collision, at-collision, and post-collision location with respect to direction of travel, highway, speed, lane, and relationship to each of the involved parties shall be addressed. The summary should also include each of the parties’ actions pre-, at-, and post-collision. Additionally, include information regarding defective vehicle equipment which contributed to the collision and how this was established and verified. (2) Area(s) of Impact. The officer shall state how the location of the Area of Impact (AOI) was determined (e.g., physical evidence, statements, position of rest). Locate the AOI with a minimum of two measurements from a fixed reference. Points of reference should be permanent, such as a roadway edge line, railroad track, overpass, or prolongation of the nearest cross street. If there are multiple AOIs, list them as follows: AOI #1 (V-1 vs. V-2), AOI #2 (V-2 vs. guardrail), etc. For example: (a) The AOI between V-1 and V-2 was located 592 feet east of the west roadway edge prolongation of Franklin Street and 8 feet south of the north roadway edge of Washington Boulevard. The AOI was determined based on the unmoved location of V-1, tire friction marks from V-1, fluids left by both vehicles, and vehicle debris. 7-9 HPM 110.5 (3) Intoxication Narrative (if applicable). The officer shall include the following if an involved party was investigated for intoxication or found to be intoxicated: (a) The party's actions, including the objective symptoms of intoxication; the odor of alcoholic beverage and the state of their eyes, speech, hand- eye coordination, balance, etc. The officer shall state how the party was determined to be the driver. (b) A general statement that Field Sobriety Tests (FST) were given, whether or not the party performed the FSTs as demonstrated, and whether or not the investigating officer determined the party was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) results shall not be included in the collision report. (c) If determined to be under the influence, the report may include a statement that the party was arrested, what type of test was administered, and where the party was booked. (d) If determined to be not under the influence, state how the alcohol and/or drug consumption was established and the method used to determine the party was not under the influence. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – Unless otherwise directed by Area procedures, the CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report, should be the primary investigative report when a collision investigation results in an in-custody arrest. All elements supporting the investigating officer’s opinions and conclusions regarding the cause of the collision will be documented in the CHP 555. (e) Other report forms related to the arrest, such as the CHP 202, Driving Under the Influence Arrest-Investigation Report, or CHP 216, Arrest-Investigation Report, shall contain all confidential information or information necessary to complete the reports. (Refer to GO 100.39, CHP 202, Driving Under the Influence Arrest-Investigation Report, and CHP 216, Arrest-Investigation Report.) (f) A reference such as “Refer to Collision Report” may be made in the CHP 216; however, there shall be no reference to the arrest report in the collision narrative. (4) Cause. The officer shall include the primary collision factor (PCF), which party was most at fault, and, if applicable, any other associated factor(s) that contributed to the collision. An explanation of the items upon which the officer’s opinion is based shall be included. A party’s action or failure to act must agree with the summary and the sketch. For example: HPM 110.5 7-10 (a) P-2 caused the collision by driving in violation of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21804(a), failure to yield to approaching traffic before entry onto a highway. The cause was based on the clear line of sight which was available to P-2, front end damage to V-1, side impact damage to V-2, 83 feet of tire friction marks from V-1, location of the AOI, and statements from the involved parties and witnesses. NOTE: In the case of a felony, include how the act or neglect was the proximate cause of and degree of injury. d. Recommendations. The officer should recommend necessary follow-up actions by another person or agency when they cannot complete pertinent portions of the investigation. Indicate here if you are requesting a district attorney's review for filing of criminal charges. If no recommendations, enter “None.” (1) Also use this section to explain collision-related violations, e.g., CVC Sections 20001, 23153(a) or Penal Code Section 191.5(a). (2) Indicate whether a citation was issued or a complaint will be filed as a result of the collision investigation. Clearly outline all charges sought. 13. REPORT NARRATIVE. The Report narrative should consist of at least the following headings, which shall be graphically set apart. Other headings (e.g., other factual information, physical evidence, hit and run where the driver/vehicle was not identified and no further follow-up is possible) may be included if appropriate: a. Notification. Document the time the call was received, the type of call, the location the officer responded from, and the time of arrival at the collision scene. A statement shall be made that all times, speeds, and measurements are approximate. Identify the device used to determine measurements (e.g., steel tape, roll meter, pacing). b. Statements. Identify parties and witnesses by number and last name. Identify passengers by Passenger and name. Statements shall be obtained from all parties, witnesses, and passengers, if reasonably available. The officer shall first record the location of each party, passenger, or witness at the time of the collision and the substance of each statement, eliminating unnecessary detail or speculation and arranging the explanation in a logical order. (1) If a statement is obtained by the question and answer technique, include both the question and the answer. However, if the officer is asking only clarifying questions, it is not necessary to document in a question and answer format. If a written statement is obtained, attaching the written statement is 7-11 HPM 110.5 appropriate. If no statement is obtained, indicate the reason (e.g., fled scene, none due to incapacitating injuries). (2) Statements obtained from passengers or witnesses shall not contain statements such as “Wit. #2 basically stated the same as P-1” or “Passenger Jones substantiated P-1’s statement.” Each statement obtained from passengers or witnesses shall be their own account of how the collision occurred. (3) Party, passenger, and/or witness statements obtained at a location other than at the scene should include the date, location, time, and name of the investigating officer or the person taking the statement. c. Summary. The officer shall give their opinion of what took place. Explain how and why the collision occurred in a logical and chronological manner. Each vehicle’s pre-collision, at-collision, and post-collision location with respect to direction of travel, highway, speed, lane, and relationship to each of the involved parties shall be addressed. The summary should also include each of the party’s actions pre-, at-, and post-collision. Additionally, include information regarding defective vehicle equipment which contributed to the collision and how this was established and verified. NOTE: If the collision involved a driver who had been drinking (HBD) and was not under the influence, identify which driver was HBD, indicate that FSTs were given, the driver was determined not to be under the influence, and was not arrested. The BAC results shall not be included in the collision report. d. Area(s) of Impact. The officer shall state how the location of the AOI was determined (e.g., physical evidence, statements, point of rest). Locate the AOI with a minimum of two measurements from a fixed reference. Points of reference should be permanent, such as a roadway edge line, railroad track, overpass, or prolongation of the nearest cross street. If there are multiple AOIs, list them as follows: AOI #1 (V-1 vs. V-2), AOI #2 (V-2 vs. guardrail), etc. e. Cause. The officer shall include the PCF, which party was most at fault, and, if applicable, any other associated factor(s) that contributed to the collision. An explanation of the items upon which the officer’s opinion is based shall be included. A party’s action or failure to act must agree with the summary and the sketch. For example. (1) Party #1 (J. Jones) caused the collision by driving in violation of CVC Section 22450, failure to stop at a posted stop sign. The cause was based on statements of parties, witnesses, and physical evidence. HPM 110.5 7-12 14. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. a. Use the CHP 556 to add, delete, or change collision information in a collision report previously submitted to SWITRS. (Refer to Annex A.) b. If bond, plain paper, or a form other than the CHP 556 is used, the CHP 556 heading information (i.e., date of incident/occurrence, time, NCIC number, officer ID number, and original report number) is required at the top of each page or form to match the data with the original report. c. A Supplemental Report shall be prepared when any of the following conditions apply: (1) A change in “Extent of Injury” from a possible injury, a suspected minor injury, or a suspected serious injury to a fatal injury. (2) A change in Extent of Injury from fatal caused by a collision to a fatality caused by a medical condition (e.g., heart attack, stroke). (3) A change from property damage only to a substantiated injury, or a change in Extent of Injury from possible injury to suspected serious injury (e.g., broken or distorted extremity, significant burns). (4) A change in party sobriety status. (a) Receipt of updated sobriety information, especially for fatally injured involved parties, is critical for SWITRS recording. (b) Reporting agencies are encouraged to establish a two-week suspense system for contacting the coroner to determine the previously unknown sobriety of fatally injured parties. If the coroner reports that the party was or was not under the influence, prepare and submit a Supplemental Report. (5) Identification of a previously unidentified involved party, such as in a hit- and-run collision. (6) A change in collision classification, such as from a motor vehicle traffic collision to a motor vehicle nontraffic collision, or change from a motor vehicle traffic collision to another type of collision. (7) A change in the PCF or location of the collision. (8) To respond to supplemental statements or information submitted by involved parties, passengers, or witnesses. 7-13 HPM 110.5 (9) To complete a Preliminary Report previously submitted to SWITRS. 15. SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVE. The supplemental narrative should consist of at least the following headings, which shall be graphically set apart. Other headings may be included if appropriate: a. Supplemental Report. Shall be the first and main heading to identify the following as a Supplemental Report. b. Purpose. The purpose of the Supplemental Report should always be clearly stated at the beginning of the narrative. c. Summary. The officer shall provide the information leading to the reason for the supplemental report and any subsequent follow up. The summary should be written in a logical manner and must fully support the recommendations. d. Recommendations. The officer’s recommendations, to include a negative response, shall be clearly stated. Any recommended changes to the original report shall be listed in order of appearance. The Supplemental Report shall always be associated with an original report, but may not necessarily include a change in the officer’s opinions and conclusions. e. Do not repeat valid information. f. When the CHP 556 is used as a Supplemental Report, do not include copies of the original Investigation or Report when submitting to Information Management Division, Support Services Section, Mail Processing Files Unit. (Refer to Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures.) g. When a Supplemental Report is prepared, a copy shall be provided to all involved parties. (Refer to Chapter 10.) 16. PREPARER'S NAME AND ID NUMBER/DATE. Print the name and ID number of the investigating officer or the officer completing the Supplemental Report on each page of the CHP 556. Enter the date the collision report or supplemental was completed. 17. REVIEWER'S NAME/DATE. Print the name and ID number of the reviewer. Enter the date the report was reviewed. HPM 110.5 7-14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 7-15 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A EXAMPLE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT HPM 110.5 7-16 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555D, TRUCK/BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 8-3 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................... 8-4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 8-4 DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC NUMBER/OFFICER ID NUMBER ........................ 8-4 NUMBER ...................................................................................................................... 8-4 PARTY NUMBER ......................................................................................................... 8-4 QUALIFYING INFORMATION .................................................................................... 8-5 Qualifying Vehicles .................................................................................................... 8-5 Severity of the Collision ............................................................................................. 8-5 Commercial Driver License ....................................................................................... 8-7 VEHICLE INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 8-8 Vehicle Configuration ............................................................................................... 8-8 Cargo Body Type...................................................................................................... 8-8 GVWR/GCWR .......................................................................................................... 8-8 Bus Use .................................................................................................................... 8-9 Hazardous Materials Involvement ............................................................................ 8-9 MOTOR CARRIER INFORMATION .......................................................................... 8-10 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ......................................................................................... 8-13 PREPARED BY .......................................................................................................... 8-13 REVIEWED BY/DATE ................................................................................................ 8-13 ANNEXES A – VEHICLE CONFIGURATION DEFINITIONS ...................................................... 8-15 B – CARGO BODY TYPE DEFINITIONS .................................................................. 8-17 C – NONCOLLISION AND COLLISION INVOLVING/WITH DEFINITIONS .............. 8-19 HPM 110.5 8-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555D, TRUCK/BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. All agencies shall prepare a CHP 555D for qualifying collisions as described in paragraph 7. HPM 110.5 8-4 2. BACKGROUND. a. In 1999, the United States Congress enacted the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. A requirement of the law was for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), in cooperation with the states, to carry out a program to improve the collection and analysis of data on collisions, including collision causation involving commercial motor vehicles. The CHP 555D was developed and implemented so the required data could be accurately collected. The data is for use in a nationwide database; therefore, some of the definitions may vary from those used previously in this manual. b. Data collected on the CHP 555D is used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The goal of the FMCSA is to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving trucks, buses, and all motor vehicles with hazardous materials. The CHP 555D is used when the above-mentioned vehicles are involved in a collision and specified conditions surrounding the collision are met. 3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. To simplify these instructions, the numbers on the sample form on the preceding page correspond to the numbers of the following paragraphs. The completed CHP 555D(s) shall be the last page(s) of the collision report. a. If more than one vehicle involved in the collision meets the definition of a qualifying vehicle, a CHP 555D shall be completed for each qualifying vehicle. 4. DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC NUMBER/OFFICER ID NUMBER. Enter the numeric month, day, four-digit year, time, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and the investigating officer’s ID or badge number as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. These four categories are used to identify each collision reported to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System database. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) 5. NUMBER. Enter the original report or case number assigned to the collision by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Area or local law enforcement agency as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 6. PARTY NUMBER. The party number should correspond to the party number assigned to the qualifying vehicle on the CHP 555, Page 1. 8-5 HPM 110.5 7. QUALIFYING INFORMATION. To determine if a CHP 555D must be completed for a collision, two conditions must be met. It must be determined if a qualifying vehicle was involved and if the severity of the collision met specified conditions. a. Qualifying Vehicles. If any of the vehicle types listed below are involved in a collision, the first condition requiring completion of a CHP 555D is met. (1) Any truck having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 pounds (lbs.) or a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) over 10,000 lbs. used on public highways. (2) Any motor vehicle with seating to transport nine or more people, including the driver’s seat. (3) Any vehicle displaying a hazardous materials placard (regardless of weight). b. Severity of the Collision. If any of the following events are a result of the collision, the second condition requiring completion of a CHP 555D is met. The severity criterion applies to any vehicle or person involved in the collision. (1) A Fatality. Any person(s) killed in or outside of any vehicle (e.g., truck, bus, car) involved in the collision or who dies within 30 days of the collision as a result of an injury sustained in the collision. (2) An Injury. Any person(s) injured as a result of the collision who immediately receives medical treatment away from the collision scene. (3) A Tow-Away. Any motor vehicle (e.g., truck or truck combination, bus, car) disabled as a result of the collision and transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other vehicle. A vehicle receiving assistance from a tow truck on scene, but not suffering disabling damage is not considered a tow-away. NOTE: At a minimum, one of the “Qualifying Vehicles” conditions and one of the “Severity of the Collision” conditions must be met to require a CHP 555D be completed. c. Complete the “Qualifying Information” section of the CHP 555D by entering the appropriate information based on the collision event. (1) This Form is Being Completed Because this Vehicle is. Mark the box which best describes the qualifying vehicle. (Refer to paragraph 8.) (2) Total Involved Vehicles in the Crash. Enter the total number of vehicles involved in the collision. This number represents all vehicle types, not only HPM 110.5 8-6 those that fit within the qualifying vehicle criteria. For example, a tractor towing a semi-trailer would be counted as one vehicle and a passenger vehicle as second vehicle. (3) Number of Persons Sustaining Fatal Injuries. Using the definition of a fatal injury as defined in paragraph 7.b.(1), enter the total number of persons killed. This number shall match the number in the “Number Killed” box on the CHP 555, Page 1. (4) Number of Injured Persons Transported for Immediate Medical Treatment. Enter the total number of persons who were transported from the scene to a medical facility and received medical treatment due to injuries sustained as a result of the collision. NOTE: Any type of vehicle may be used to transport an injured party from the collision scene to a medical facility. (5) Number of Vehicles Towed from Scene Due to Disabling Damage. Enter the total number of vehicles towed from the scene due to disabling damage occurring as a result of the collision. (a) Disabling damage is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations and the American National Standards Institute D16.1-2007, Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents, Seventh Edition, as damage which prevents a motor vehicle from leaving the scene of a collision as it would under normal daylight conditions after simple repairs. (b) Disabling damage includes damage to motor vehicles which could be driven, but would be further damaged in doing so. Disabling damage excludes damage that may be mitigated at the scene without specialized tools and damage to tires, headlamps, taillights, turn signals, horn, or windshield wipers. (6) At the Time of the Crash, this Vehicle was. Mark the appropriate box based on the status and location of the qualifying vehicle. (a) Operating on a Trafficway Open to the Public (In-Transport). Mark this box if the vehicle was in-motion in the trafficway (highway) or stopped within a travel lane (roadway) at the time it became involved in the collision. (b) Parked on or off the Trafficway. Mark this box if the vehicle was stopped other than in a travel lane (parked) at the time it became involved in the collision. 8-7 HPM 110.5 d. Commercial Driver License. A driver license “class” or “endorsement” is a designation assigned by the issuing state or jurisdiction indicating the class or type of motor vehicle the individual is approved to operate. A Commercial Driver License (CDL) classification system is structured to permit drivers to operate vehicles of a specific class and all lower classes (e.g., “Class A” also qualifies a driver to operate “Class B” and “Class C” type vehicles). Since 1992, drivers in all states have been required to have a CDL in order to drive a specific class or type of “commercial motor vehicle.” (1) Commercial Driver License. Indicate whether or not the driver of the qualifying vehicle possessed a CDL by marking either the “Yes” or “No” box. (2) CDL License Class (Check one). Mark the appropriate box. Do not take into consideration whether the driver was operating a vehicle not permitted by the class they were issued. (a) Class A. Any combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more lbs., provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 lbs. (e.g., a tractor hauling a set of doubles or a tractor hauling an intermodal chassis and container). (b) Class B. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more lbs., or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVWR (e.g., a passenger bus, school bus, cement mixing truck). (c) Class C. Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definitions of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials (e.g., a large airport shuttle van, pickup trucks, passenger vehicles transporting hazardous materials with a hazardous materials placard). (d) Class D. Standard Operator or Driver License for the operation of automobiles and light trucks for states that separate these vehicles from Class C. Under the California license classification system this would be equivalent to a basic Class C driver license. (e) Class M. Any vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the rider and is designed to travel on not more than three wheels. NOTE: The CDL weight limits and seating capacities are greater than those used in the guidelines for reporting a vehicle on this form. It is important to recognize that vehicles that do not qualify for the CDL Classes A, B, and C, as outlined above, still may qualify under the reporting criteria for inclusion on the CHP 555D. HPM 110.5 8-8 8. VEHICLE INFORMATION. a. Vehicle Configuration. This element provides information about the general size and design of the motor vehicle. Indicate the description of the qualifying vehicle involved in the collision by entering the appropriate code in the box provided. Examples of vehicle configurations are located in Annex A, Vehicle Configuration Definitions, and on the back of the CHP 555D. b. Cargo Body Type. The cargo body type selected should best represent the purpose for which the vehicle was designed and built. Indicate the description of the qualifying vehicle's primary cargo carrying capability by entering the correct code in the box provided. Examples of cargo body types are located in Annex B, Cargo Body Type Definitions, and on the back of the CHP 555D. c. GVWR/GCWR. Enter the appropriate code in the box provided. Enter the GCWR when the qualifying vehicle is a truck combination. (1) The GVWR is the maximum allowable total vehicle weight (e.g., including the vehicle, driver, passengers, fuel, cargo) designated by the manufacturer. (2) The GCWR is the maximum allowable vehicle weight for a combination of vehicles. The GCWR is the sum of all GVWRs in a combination-unit motor vehicle and should be used when recording the GCWR of the qualifying combination vehicles. (3) Weight ratings (GVWR and GCWR) are ratings only and not the actual weight of the vehicle and/or cargo. (4) The GVWR may be found on the certification label located on the driver's door or door frame, in the cab behind the seat, or on the driver’s visor. The label for trailers should be affixed to a location on the forward half of the left side. (5) Indicate the appropriate weight rating: (a) 1 - 10,000 lbs. or Less (b) 2 - 10,001 – 26,000 lbs. (c) 3 - Greater than 26,000 lbs. 8-9 HPM 110.5 d. Bus Use. Indicate the specific category of passenger transport in which the qualifying vehicle was engaged by entering the correct code in the box provided. (1) 0 – Not a Bus. Any vehicle with less than nine seats, including the driver. (2) 1 – School (Public or Private). Any public or private school or district, or contracted carrier operating on behalf of the entity, providing transportation for pupils at or below the 12th grade. (3) 2 – Transit. Any entity providing passenger transportation to the general public over fixed, scheduled routes, within primarily urban geographical areas (e.g., city/metro bus or trolley on tires). (4) 3 – Intercity. Any company providing for-hire, long-distance passenger transportation between cities over fixed routes and with regular schedules (e.g., Greyhound). (5) 4 – Charter. Any company providing transportation on a for-hire basis, usually round-trip service for a tour group or outing. This includes limousine service, which is designed to carry nine or more passengers, including the driver. (6) 5 – Other. All bus operations not included in the previous categories. This includes private companies providing transportation services for their own employees and others (e.g., hotel shuttles), nongovernmental organizations such as churches and nonprofit groups, and noneducational units of government (e.g., Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation). e. Hazardous Materials Involvement. (1) This section is used to indicate whether or not the reported vehicle was carrying a hazardous material (HM or Haz-Mat), whether the hazardous material was spilled, and to record the class or type of the hazardous material by the four-digit United Nations (UN)/North American (NA) number or name. (2) Most vehicles carrying hazardous materials are required by law to conspicuously display a placard indicating the class, type, or specific name of the hazardous material cargo. In addition, vehicles transporting hazardous materials in tank cars, cargo tanks, or portable tanks are required to display the UN/NA hazardous material number on placards or orange panels. (3) Did the Vehicle have a Haz-Mat Placard? Indicate Yes or No by marking the appropriate box. If No, proceed to “Was Haz-Mat released from THIS vehicle’s cargo?” in paragraph 8.e.(5) below. HPM 110.5 8-10 (4) If Yes, include the following information from the placard: (a) HM 4-Digit # or Name from Diamond or Box. From the middle of the diamond placard, record either the four-digit number or the hazard class in the space provided on the form. If the four-digit number is not displayed, the placard should display one of the following classes: 1 Explosives 2 Gases 3 Flammable Liquid 4 Flammable Solid 5 Oxidizer 6 Poison 7 Radioactive 8 Corrosive 9 Miscellaneous (b) HM Class # from Bottom of Diamond. If a one-digit number also appears at the bottom tip of the diamond, enter it in the space provided on the form. When multiple placards are displayed on the vehicle, record the material present in the greatest quantity. (5) Was Haz-Mat Released from THIS Vehicle’s Cargo? Indicate Yes or No by marking the appropriate box. Indicate Yes if any amount of placarded material was released from the cargo tank or compartment of the truck. Fuel spilled from the vehicle fuel tank should not be considered, even though it is a hazardous material. 9. MOTOR CARRIER INFORMATION. This section is used to report information pertaining to the commercial carrier which caused and directed the movement of cargo or passengers. a. A motor carrier is the business entity, individual, partnership, corporation, or religious organization responsible for the transportation of the goods, property, or people. The goal is to record the carrier's name, the carrier's address, and the carrier’s ID number (e.g., USDOT number or California Carrier ID [CA] number issued by the CHP). 8-11 HPM 110.5 b. The shipping papers are the most reliable means of identifying the carrier name and address. However, under other than usual circumstances, the shipping papers may not be available. In this case, the officer must rely on other sources such as the name printed on the side of the vehicle or by interviewing the driver. (1) The investigating officer should verify the correct company name of the carrier with the shipping papers. The carrier is the party responsible for the vehicle’s movement, and may be different than the name on the side of the truck due to contractual arrangements. (2) On single-unit trucks, there should be one carrier name only on the vehicle. However, with multiunit trucks, there may be one name on the tractor and others on the semitrailer or trailers. The investigating officer should interview the driver to obtain the correct carrier information. If the driver is unavailable, the carrier information may be carried or displayed in the vehicle (e.g., the driver’s side door). (3) In the case of a bus, the driver must carry a trip manifest or charter order. The name of the motor carrier should be located on these documents. (4) If these sources fail to identify the name of the carrier, other sources should be checked such as the driver’s log book or trailer registration. c. Check one of the following categories: (1) Interstate Carrier. Mark this box if the carrier has authority to operate across state lines. Interstate operators are required to have a USDOT number assigned by the FMCSA. (2) Intrastate Carrier. Mark this box if the carrier operates entirely within the state and does not have the authority to engage in interstate commerce. Intrastate operators are not required to have a USDOT number. Operators of “commercial motor vehicles” that qualify under California Vehicle Code Section 34601 must apply for and display a CA number when engaged in intrastate commerce. (3) Not In Commerce – Government. Mark this box if the qualifying vehicle was any government-owned vehicle whether it was operated by the local, state, or federal government. In most circumstances, the government-owned vehicle will not have a USDOT number. If this category is selected, record the name of the government entity responsible for the safe movement of the vehicle in "Carrier Name" and all other information available as normal. HPM 110.5 8-12 (4) Not In Commerce – Other Trucks (Over 10,000 lbs. GVWR/GCWR). Mark this box if the qualifying vehicle was a personal rental vehicle (e.g., U-Haul, Ryder, and Penske) that qualified by size (over 10,000 lbs. GVWR/GCWR) and was being operated by a private individual. In this situation, the rental company is not the carrier and should not be recorded. The word "Individual" should be recorded as the Carrier Name and the other fields should be left blank. If the investigating officer determines that a rental vehicle is being operated for commerical purposes, then it is appropriate to record the renting business entity as the responsible carrier. d. Record the following information: (1) Carrier Name. Provide the complete carrier name. Providing the complete name is critical to accurately match this collision to a valid carrier listed in the Motor Carrier Management Information System. NOTE: Record the complete carrier name or “doing business as” (listed as “DBA” on the registration) name of the entity responsible for the trip on which the collision occurs. Do not put partial names or abbreviations. (2) Carrier Street Address (P.O. Box only if no street address). Record the complete address of the responsible carrier. (3) City/State/ZIP Code. Record the city, state, and zip code of the responsible carrier. (4) Phone Number. Record the telephone number of the responsible carrier. (5) Carrier ID Number(s). Record the USDOT number for the responsible carrier (entity recorded in the Carrier Name field) as it appears on the side of the vehicle (power unit) or with the operator’s paperwork. If no USDOT number is available, record the “MC/MX” number as the alternative. If available, also record the CA number for this vehicle. Not all commercial motor vehicles will have USDOT numbers. NOTE: The Carrier ID numbers are not interchangeable. For instance, the USDOT number must be placed in the space provided specifically for the USDOT number and not in the space provided for the CA number. Placing the incorrect number in the space provided will cause misidentification or no identification of the responsible party. 8-13 HPM 110.5 10. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS. In the boxes provided, enter the corresponding code(s) which best describe(s) the sequence of events involving the qualifying vehicle in the order in which they occurred. Enter up to four event codes. For collisions involving more than four events, omit the event(s) least relevant to describing the collision. The event codes are defined in Annex C, Noncollision and Collision Involving/With Definitions. 11. PREPARED BY. Enter the name of the person preparing the document. 12. REVIEWED BY/DATE. Enter the reviewer's name and the date reviewed in the appropriate boxes. HPM 110.5 8-14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8-15 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A VEHICLE CONFIGURATION DEFINITIONS 1. VEHICLE CONFIGURATION. The following descriptions and associated codes correspond with the “Vehicle Configuration” codes listed on the face of the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. a. Vehicles with Hazardous Materials Placards Only. Codes (1) and (2) are vehicle configurations less than 10,000 pounds (lbs.), that are required to be recorded on the CHP 555D and entered into SAFETYNET if they are placarded for hazardous materials. (1) 1 – Passenger Car (only if the vehicle has a Hazardous Materials Placard) (2) 2 – Light Truck (only if the vehicle has a Hazardous Materials Placard) b. Bus. To meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration collision reporting requirements, any vehicle designed to transport nine or more persons, including the driver, is recorded as a “Bus.” Buses are recorded identically in both Vehicle Configuration and “Cargo Body Type.” Buses fit into one of two categories based on the number of actual seats in the vehicle. (1) 3 – Bus (seats for 9-15 people, including driver) (2) 4 – Bus (seats for 16 people or more, including driver) c. Single-Unit Truck. Single-unit trucks are vehicle configurations designed to transport property, where the cargo carrying capability of the vehicle is integral to the body of the vehicle (i.e., it does not carry cargo in an attached trailer). Single- unit trucks are grouped based on the number of tires and axles present (whether in an up or down position). (1) 5 – Single-Unit Truck (2 axles, 6 tires) (2) 6 – Single-Unit Truck (3 or more axles) d. Truck/Trailer. A truck/trailer is a vehicle configuration consisting of any single- unit truck with an attached trailer for hauling cargo. When a truck/trailer has two different cargo body types between the truck and its attached trailer, select the cargo body type for the power unit (truck) in the combination. If the truck has no applicable primary cargo body type (e.g., a pickup), use the trailer's cargo body type. HPM 110.5 8-16 ANNEX A VEHICLE CONFIGURATION DEFINITIONS (continued) NOTE: Truck/trailers can include light trucks (less than 10,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating [GVWR]) pulling trailers that increase the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) to over 10,000 lbs. (1) 7 – Truck/Trailer(s) (single-unit truck with trailer[s]) e. Truck/Tractors and Semitrailers. A truck/tractor is a vehicle configuration consisting of a power-unit designed to draw/pull a semitrailer. Thus, the truck/tractor itself has no cargo carrying capability without an attached semitrailer. A semitrailer is constructed so that some part of the weight rests upon the power unit. A truck/tractor towing other vehicles is considered a "tractor" vehicle configuration. This vehicle configuration is recorded on the CHP 555D based upon the presence and number of attached trailer(s) as follows: (1) 8 – Truck/Tractor (without trailer, bobtail, or saddlemount) (2) 9 – Tractor/Semitrailer (one trailer) (3) 10 – Tractor/Doubles (two trailers) (4) 11 – Tractor/Triples (three trailers) f. Other Truck. Use code “99” when the vehicle configuration qualifies by having a GVWR/GCWR of greater than 10,000 lbs., but does not fit into any of the previous configuration categories. Typically, this would apply to vehicles such as farm equipment or heavy machinery. (1) 99 – Other Truck > 10,000 lbs. (not listed above) 8-17 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B CARGO BODY TYPE DEFINITIONS 1. CARGO BODY TYPE. The following descriptions and associated codes correspond with the “Cargo Body Type” codes listed on the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. a. 0 – Not Applicable/No Cargo Body. Use code “0” when the qualifying vehicle is a light truck or passenger vehicle which qualifies because it is placarded for hazardous materials and for a vehicle with no cargo hauling capability, such as a fire truck or truck/tractor without a semitrailer. b. Buses are recorded identically in both “Vehicle Configuration” and Cargo Body Type. Buses fit into one of two categories based upon the actual number of seats in the vehicle. (1) 1 – Bus (seats for 9-15 people, including driver) (2) 2 – Bus (seats for 16 people or more, including driver) c. 3 – Van/Enclosed Box. A van or enclosed box cargo body type is an enclosed body integral to the frame of the motor vehicle or trailer. It applies to both enclosed trailers and cargo vans. This is the most common cargo body type for trucks. This should not be used for auto transporters or “open hopper” cargo bodies utilizing a protective cover. d. 4 – Cargo Tank. A cargo tank body type designed to transport dry bulk (e.g., fly or ash), liquid bulk (e.g., gasoline or milk), or gas bulk (e.g., propane). e. 5 – Flatbed. A flatbed cargo body type is without sides or a roof, and with or without readily removable stakes which may be tied together with chains, slats, or panels. This would include "stake body" trucks. f. 6 – Dump. A dump cargo body type tilts to discharge its load by gravity. "Belly dump" trailers that discharge the load through a gate in the bottom without tilting are given the body type "grain, chips, or gravel." g. 7 – Concrete Mixer. A concrete mixer cargo body type is specifically designed to transport and mix concrete. HPM 110.5 8-18 ANNEX B CARGO BODY TYPE DEFINITIONS (continued) h. 8 – Auto Transporter. An auto transporter cargo body type is specifically designed to transport multiple, fully assembled automobiles. Auto transporters are typically configured as truck/trailers. Single-unit flatbed tow trucks hauling cars do not qualify as auto transporters. i. 9 – Garbage/Refuse. A garbage cargo body type is specifically designed to collect and transport garbage or refuse and recyclables. It includes conventional, rear-loading and "roll-off" style garbage trucks. j. 10 – Grain, Chips, Gravel. This cargo body type applies to vehicles hauling these or similar bulk commodities. They may be referred to as "open hoppers" or "belly dumps." k. 11 – Pole. A pole cargo body type consists of a trailer designed to be attached to a towing vehicle by a “reach” or “pole,” or by being boomed and secured to the towing vehicle. These are ordinarily used to carry property of a long or irregular shape, such as telephone poles. The pole extends or retracts to accommodate varying lengths of cargo. l. 12 – Vehicle Towing Another Motor Vehicle. Applies to vehicles which have no cargo carrying capability but are in the act of towing another motor vehicle. These are often called "drive-away” or “tow-away" and will be applicable to tow trucks and specially designed truck/tractors. m. 13 – Intermodal Chassis. An intermodal chassis cargo body type is a trailer specifically designed to have a rail or ship container mounted directly on the chassis. This should not be confused with van/enclosed box cargo body type. Intermodal containers may be mounted on a flatbed trailer, in which case “Flatbed” is the cargo body type. n. 14 – Logging. A logging cargo body type is equipped with a fixed middle beam and side support posts specifically designed for carrying logs. If the trailer can "telescope" to carry different log lengths, then it should be considered a pole cargo type. o. 98 – Other Cargo Body (not listed above). This applies to a cargo body type that does not fit into any of the previous codes. 8-19 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C NONCOLLISION AND COLLISION INVOLVING/WITH DEFINITIONS 1. Noncollision Definitions. The following codes correspond to collision events: a. 1 – Ran Off Road. The driver lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. b. 2 – Jackknife. The driver lost control of an articulated vehicle (a vehicle with one or more trailing units connected by a hitch) and the trailer yaws from its normal straight-line path behind the power unit. c. 3 – Overturn (Rollover). The vehicle rotated 90 degrees or more, side-to-side or end-to-end. An “overturn” or “rollover” should be treated as a single event even when a vehicle performs multiple rotations in a collision. d. 4 – Downhill Runaway. The driver lost control due to brake failure on a downhill grade. e. 5 – Cargo Loss or Shift. The loss or shift of items carried on or in the motor vehicle or its trailing unit, and not to the vehicle or trailing unit itself. As an event in the sequence for this vehicle, the loss or shift does not have to be harmful. For example, the tractor-trailer rounds a sharp curve causing the cargo in the trailer to shift and consequently the vehicle overturns. f. 6 – Explosion or Fire. An explosion or fire occurred as the cause, or result of the collision. g. 7 – Separation of Units. A trailing unit separated from the power unit or other trailing unit(s). h. 8 – Cross Median/Centerline. The vehicle crossed the median of a divided highway, or the centerline of a two-way undivided highway, and entered the shoulder or travel lanes on the opposite side of the highway. i. 9 – Equipment Failure (Tires, Brakes, Steering, etc.). Examples include, but are not limited to, defective tires, wheels, wheel rims, brakes, steering, suspension, powertrain, lighting systems, trailer hitch, air bags, and wipers. j. 10 – Other Noncollision. This category includes events such as: the vehicle became airborne (i.e., driving off a cliff); an occupant is injured within a vehicle (e.g., the load passes through rear window or gas inhalation [carbon monoxide]); an occupant fell from the vehicle; or an object was thrown or fell striking the vehicle. HPM 110.5 8-20 ANNEX C NONCOLLISION AND COLLISION INVOLVING/WITH DEFINITIONS (continued) 2. Collision Involving/With Definitions. Use the corresponding code when the collision event involved the qualifying vehicle and one of the entities described below: a. 12 – Pedestrian. A person traveling on their feet, standing, or sitting. This code also includes persons on “Personal Conveyances.” A personal conveyance is a device, other than a transport device, used by a pedestrian for personal mobility assistance or recreation. These devices can be motorized or human powered, but not propelled by pedaling. Examples of a personal conveyance include: skateboard riders, people in wheelchairs, people on roller skates, motorized scooters, etc. b. 13 – Motor Vehicle In-Transport. A motor vehicle in motion, or stopped in the roadway (in-transport). This code includes: a motor vehicle in motion on a highway, a driverless motor vehicle in motion, and a motionless motor vehicle in the roadway, whether occupied or not. In roadway lanes used for travel during rush hours and parking during off peak hours, a parked motor vehicle is “in-transport” during periods when parking is forbidden. c. 14 – Parked Motor Vehicle. A motor vehicle not in-transport. Parked motor vehicles include: a vehicle parked in a designated parking space, stopped off the roadway (i.e., stopped on the shoulder, median, or roadside) and those parked in the roadway in lanes not designated or closed for travel at the time of the collision. d. 15 – Train. A series of rail vehicles that move along guides to transport freight or passengers from one place to another. This code includes: a cable car or trolley which is on rails. Cable cars and trolleys not on rails are considered motor vehicles. e. 16 – Pedalcycle. A nonmotorized vehicle propelled by pedaling. This code includes persons riding nonmotorized bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. This code also includes passengers on those devices. f. 17 – Animal. A live animal(s) (domestic or wild) which are not themselves being used as transportation or to draw a wagon, cart, or other transport device. Use code 20 “Other Movable Object” for dead animals in the roadway. 8-21 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C NONCOLLISION AND COLLISION INVOLVING/WITH DEFINITIONS (continued) g. 18 – Fixed Object. A permanent or semipermanent structure (e.g., boulder, impact attenuator, bridge, concrete traffic barrier, embankment, culvert, standing tree). h. 19 – Work Zone Maintenance Equipment. A construction, maintenance, or utility vehicle in the process of working and not “in-transport;” for example, the vehicle was using its articulated aerial work platform (e.g., “bucket truck”) and working on telephone lines. i. 20 – Other Movable Object. A temporary or “not-fixed” object. This code includes: a ridden animal or animals drawing a device, construction barrels or cones, temporary highway signs, an animal carcass, or fallen tree in the roadway. j. 98 – Other (Describe). An event involving an item not described by any of the previous codes. Provide a brief description of the event. HPM 110.5 8-22 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 9-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555-03, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT - PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 9-3 USE OF THE CHP 555-03 ........................................................................................... 9-4 DESCRIPTION OF THE CHP 555-03 .......................................................................... 9-4 COMPLETING THE CHP 555-03 ................................................................................. 9-5 Instructions ................................................................................................................ 9-5 Narrative .................................................................................................................... 9-5 TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 9-6 COUNTER REPORTS ................................................................................................. 9-6 HPM 110.5 9-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 9-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555-03, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT - PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only. This form is used to document traffic collision location and driver information when an officer was not present at the scene. The CHP 555-03 is to be completed by the involved party; however, law enforcement personnel may provide assistance. HPM 110.5 9-4 2. USE OF THE CHP 555-03. a. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) should use the CHP 555-03 only when an involved party comes into the CHP office to fill out a report (Counter Report) and the collision involves: (1) One or two parties, (2) No injuries or fatalities, and (3) No anticipated prosecution, or (4) Noninjury hit and run collisions where prosecution is not anticipated or no follow-up information is available. b. The Area commander may establish local policy allowing use of the CHP 555-03 for solo vehicle, noninjury collisions during extreme weather conditions when Area resources have been redirected to provide the greatest level of service. c. Collisions which do not meet the above criteria shall be documented using the CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – The CHP shall use the CHP 555-03 to document all Counter Reports, as defined in Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE CHP 555-03. a. The CHP 555-03 is a multipage form printed on pressure sensitive paper. b. The first page is two-sided and becomes the agency's copy. The first page contains location, party, witness, registered owner, and property owner/damage information; the sketch box, various other informational boxes; and collision analysis data. The reverse side may be used to record narrative information. c. The upper portion of the second and third page is a pressure sensitive copy of the collision information on page 1. The lower portion provides instructions for compliance with California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 20002 and reporting of financial responsibility to the Department of Motor Vehicles. These pages should be given to the reporting parties. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – On the involved party copy of the CHP 555-03, the Area office address should be stamped in the space to the left or right of the heading "Important - Read Carefully.” 9-5 HPM 110.5 4. COMPLETING THE CHP 555-03. a. Instructions. Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report, and Chapter 4, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding, for information on completing items on Page 1 which are comparable to items on the CHP 555, Page 1 and Page 2. The following items not included on the CHP 555 are to be completed as follows: (1) Witness/Registered Owner. Mark an X in the appropriate box to indicate the following information pertains to a witness (WIT.) or a registered owner (R/O). (a) When the “WIT.” box is marked, leave the “Party No.” box blank. Complete the remaining boxes. (b) When the “R/O” box is marked, leave the “Age” and “Sex” boxes blank. Enter the applicable party number and complete the remaining boxes with the R/O information. If the party and R/O are the same, enter “same.” (2) Property Damage. This field is to be completed when there is damage to property, other than vehicle damage, as a result of the collision. (a) Enter the name and complete address of the owner or person in charge of the damaged property. (b) Enter a description of the damaged property. (3) Local agencies should check the appropriate box located above the sketch box to indicate whether a report has been taken or if there was an exchange of information only. If a report is taken, a narrative should be completed and the report sent to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). If used for exchange of information purposes only, do NOT send the information to SWITRS. b. Narrative. The collision narrative should follow the Report narrative format and be documented on the back of page 1. If the form is used as a Counter Report, no determination of fault shall be established in the narrative. (Refer to CVC Section 20015.) HPM 110.5 9-6 5. TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURES. If allied agencies use the CHP 555-03 to document property-damage-only traffic collisions, the original, with the collision analysis, should be retained by the investigating or receiving agency. A photocopy should be sent to the CHP Headquarters, Mail Processing Files Unit. (For distribution and address information, refer to Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures.) 6. COUNTER REPORTS. When utilizing the CHP 555-03 as a Counter Report, mark an X in the “D - Unknown” box in the “Primary Collision Factor” section. No determination of fault shall be established in a Counter Report. (Refer to CVC Section 20015.) Coding of the collision analysis data is optional and may be completed with the assistance of the receiving officer. Do NOT send Counter Reports to SWITRS. 10-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 10 FORM REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVED TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT FORMS ............................................. 10-3 California Highway Patrol Forms ............................................................................. 10-3 Approved Modified Forms ....................................................................................... 10-3 USE OF TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT FORMS .................................................... 10-3 CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report ............................................................................ 10-3 CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report ............................................ 10-3 CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report .......................................... 10-3 CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental........................................................................... 10-3 CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only ............................... 10-4 OTHER RELATED FORMS ....................................................................................... 10-4 CHP 418, Collision Report Information .................................................................... 10-4 CHP 422, Vehicle Check/Parking Warning/Highway Damage Report ..................... 10-5 RETENTION OF TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS .................................................. 10-5 Retention – California Highway Patrol ..................................................................... 10-5 Local Retention ....................................................................................................... 10-6 State Highway Related ............................................................................................ 10-6 Duplicate Copies ..................................................................................................... 10-6 DISTRIBUTION OF TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS .............................................. 10-7 DISTRIBUTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT .............................................. 10-9 TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT CORRECTIONS ...................... 10-10 Altering .................................................................................................................. 10-10 Correcting .............................................................................................................. 10-10 Amending .............................................................................................................. 10-10 DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS .............................................. 10-10 TRANSMITTAL SCHEDULE .................................................................................... 10-10 TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 10-11 Original Report Reproduction ................................................................................ 10-11 Copying Reports .................................................................................................... 10-11 Batching ................................................................................................................ 10-11 CHP 500, Document Transmittal ........................................................................... 10-11 Routing of Batched Documents ............................................................................. 10-11 ORDERING FORMS AND MANUALS ..................................................................... 10-12 Forms .................................................................................................................... 10-12 Manuals ................................................................................................................. 10-12 HPM 110.5 10-2 ANNEXES A – CALIFORNIA SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS LOCATIONS CALL BOX MAINTENANCE AGENCIES ....... 10-15 B – FEDERAL COLLISION INVESTIGATION (California Highway Patrol ONLY) ... 10-17 C – SPECIAL REPORTING TO THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (California Highway Patrol ONLY) ............................................ 10-19 D – DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS ....................................... 10-21 10-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 10 FORM REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES 1. APPROVED TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT FORMS. a. California Highway Patrol Forms. Only the CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report; CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report; CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report; CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental; CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only; or an approved modification of these forms will be processed by the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). b. Approved Modified Forms. Agencies must submit proposed modified versions of traffic collision reports for approval before using to: California Highway Patrol Enforcement and Planning Division Collision Investigation Unit 601 North 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 2. USE OF TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT FORMS. a. CHP 555, Traffic Collision Report. The CHP 555 is used to document all the basic data elements required for a collision Investigation/Report. b. CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. The CHP 555D is used to document additional information required when specified types of vehicles are involved in a traffic collision. c. CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report. The CHP 555E is used to document additional information required when a school bus is involved in a school bus collision, as defined in Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions. d. CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental. The CHP 556 is a multipurpose form. With respect to traffic collisions, it is used to: (1) Document the narrative portion of the collision investigation. Bond or computer paper may be substituted for the CHP 556 if the heading information is included at the top of the page. HPM 110.5 10-4 (2) Document the supplemental changes or additions to an Investigation or Report previously submitted, including a preliminary report. e. CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only. The CHP 555-03 may be used when the collision involves one or two parties, no injuries or fatalities, and there is no anticipated prosecution. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) shall only use the CHP 555-03 to document Counter Reports, except as authorized in Chapter 9, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report - Property Damage Only. 3. OTHER RELATED FORMS. a. CHP 418, Collision Report Information. The CHP 418 is used by the CHP only for officers to notify all parties of interest at the collision scene of the availability of the Traffic Collision Report. The CHP 418 is available on the CHP Intranet, under Forms>Translated Forms and Materials, in eight languages to provide the greatest degree of service to all California motorists. (1) Officers shall complete side 1 of the CHP 418, as applicable, with the following information: (a) Date of the collision. (b) Time of the collision. (c) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number for the Area. (d) Officer ID number. (e) The Area office address and telephone number. (f) Tow company address, if the vehicle was stored or impounded. (2) A CHP 418, as applicable, shall be made available to each party of interest at the collision scene. (a) If a victim is removed from the scene before the officer can provide the form, and the investigation requires the officer to visit the hospital, the CHP 418 shall be left with the victim's personal effects. (b) The officer is not required to go to the hospital solely to provide a CHP 418 to a victim. 10-5 HPM 110.5 (3) When the CHP 418 is distributed, the officer should advise the individual of the general contents of the form, the provisions for purchasing the collision report by mail, and the financial responsibility requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 16000, if applicable. b. CHP 422, Vehicle Check/Parking Warning/Highway Damage Report. An officer should prepare and attach a CHP 422 if state property was damaged. A CHP 422 may also be prepared to identify private property damage. (Refer to Chapter 4, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding, paragraph 5.) (1) Document the location exactly as recorded on the CHP 555, Page 1, by entering the date, time, NCIC number, and ID number of the officer investigating the collision. (2) Document and describe the property damage. (a) Document in the “Property Damage” section of the CHP 555, Page 2, that a CHP 422 was attached. (b) Mark the “Yes” box in the “Notified” space in the Property Damage section of the CHP 555, Page 2, if a CHP 422 was completed and attached to damaged property. (3) A CHP 422 need not be prepared when: (a) Attaching the CHP 422 to damaged property jeopardizes the safety of the officer or the public. (b) The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) representative responding to the collision is provided with the necessary information by the officer at the scene. 4. RETENTION OF TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS. a. Retention – California Highway Patrol. The CHP commanders shall maintain a file of all original traffic collision reports prepared in their jurisdictions for 48 months rotating, unless sealed by court order or the report is a felony hit-and-run involving a fatality. This storage may be in an electronic format and not necessarily within the Area CHP office (e.g., on a main server located at Division or headquarters). HPM 110.5 10-6 (1) Reports prepared by a Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) have a 10-year retention period, unless other arrangements have been made by the appropriate Division commander. (2) Areas shall retain all unsolved felony hit-and-run investigations for a period of seven years from the date of the collision wherein any person sustains a suspected serious injury. (3) Areas shall retain all unsolved felony hit-and-run fatality investigations in the Area file indefinitely. (4) Areas may establish procedures locally for purging files. (Refer to Highway Patrol Manual [HPM] 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 11, Records Management.) (5) Collisions processed through the California Automated Reporting System (CARS) to SWITRS Paperless Reporting System do not need to be retained at the Area level, and will be stored digitally by the Information Management Division (IMD) and purged based on legal requirements. Reports unable to be submitted through CARS to SWITRS shall be maintained in paper or digital format at the Area level. b. Local Retention. Local agencies should establish a retention schedule suited to their needs. c. State Highway Related. At times, Caltrans may be named in a civil suit resulting from vehicle collisions investigated by the CHP or local agencies. In these cases, the Caltrans Legal Division may request the investigating agency to send them the original report, negatives, and photographs upon expiration of the retention period. Special procedures should be instituted to flag records of interest to Caltrans to ensure they are not routinely purged. d. Duplicate Copies. Requests for duplicate copies of traffic collision reports, either missing from the local files or beyond the local retention schedule, should be directed to CHP Headquarters, IMD, Support Services Section (SSS), Mail Processing Files Unit (MPFU). (1) Headquarters copies are retained for the following periods: (a) Fatal collisions - current year plus three. (b) Support Services Section no longer archives injury and property damage collision reports after entry into the SWITRS database. 10-7 HPM 110.5 (2) The Department of Motor Vehicles no longer receives and/or archives collision reports from SSS. (3) The California Department of Transportation retains copies of all state highway related reports for 10 years from the month of the collision. Requests for duplicate reports falling within this category should be made directly to Caltrans Legal Division. 5. DISTRIBUTION OF TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – All reports shall be submitted through the CARS to SWITRS Paperless Reporting System, with the exception of reports which, by their nature, are unable to be submitted electronically (e.g., full MAIT investigations, courtesy reports from allied agencies). This process replaces sending reports manually to IMD and SSS. Reports shall still be sent to non-CHP agencies as policy dictates. a. Send one copy of each collision report to: California Highway Patrol Information Management Division Support Services Section Mail Processing Files Unit P. O. Box 942898 Sacramento, CA 94298-0001 b. A second copy shall be sent to SSS when: (1) The “Special Conditions” box is coded hazardous material. (Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 30.) (2) A second copy is not required when the collision is state highway related. c. An additional copy of the collision report shall be sent to the: (1) Coroner when the collision involves a fatality. (2) District attorney when needed for prosecution purposes. (3) Local city/county traffic engineer or public works agency when requested. Send Counter Reports to these agencies only when public property is damaged. Ensure “Counter Report” is entered in the Special Conditions box. HPM 110.5 10-8 (4) Local Caltrans District Director when damage to Caltrans property is noted. Send Counter Reports to Caltrans only when state property is damaged. Ensure Counter Report is entered in the Special Conditions box. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – An additional copy of the collision report shall be sent to the appropriate Division Motor Carrier Safety Unit when mechanical failure of a vehicle subject to motor carrier safety regulations caused or contributed to the collision. Mechanical failure includes, but is not limited to, wheels (all types), tires, steering components, frame members, fifth wheels, trailer hitches or drawbars, and brakes and/or brake systems. (5) California Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways when a call box is damaged. (Refer to Annex A.) d. When a courtesy traffic collision report is prepared for another CHP Area or law enforcement agency, send the original to the appropriate CHP Area or law enforcement agency. Place a copy in the documenting CHP Area or law enforcement agency file. Do not send a copy of the report to SSS. (Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 12.) e. Counter Reports, citizen reports, and nonfatal private property reports shall not be sent to CHP Headquarters, MPFU. f. Division/Area commands shall send copies of reports to CHP Headquarters, MPFU, when the collision: (1) Occurs on beat 901. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report, paragraph 9.) (2) Occurs on beats 860-898, such as inspection facilities. (Refer to Chapter 3, paragraph 9.) (3) Occurs on beat 903, such as rest areas, vista points, public property, and state parks. (Refer to Chapter 3, paragraph 9.) (4) Occurs on beats 906 and 907. (Refer to Chapter 3, paragraph 9.) (5) Meets the special reporting requirements with investigations involving National Transportation Safety Board, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Notification to Victims of Violent Crimes. (Specific information is located in Annex B, Annex C, and in Chapter 5, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers, paragraph 19.) 10-9 HPM 110.5 g. When there are indications a traffic collision has been staged, forward a copy of the report to: California Department of Insurance Fraud Division - Intake Unit 9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95826 NOTE: The Department of Insurance will process the cases and forward them to their closest regional office for investigation. To contact the Department of Insurance, call (916) 854-5760. NOTE: FOR CHP ONLY – When MAIT completes a full investigation, the report submitted to CHP Headquarters, MPFU, shall begin with the face page of the CHP 555. Do not send the title page, list of investigators, or table of contents. 6. DISTRIBUTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. a. Send one copy of every supplemental report to the CHP Headquarters, MPFU. b. Send an additional copy to each involved party and agency that received a copy of the original report, such as the coroner, district attorney, traffic engineer, etc. c. It is imperative the supplemental report and the original report have the identical date, time, NCIC number, and officer ID number. (Refer to Chapter 7, Instructions for Completing the CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, paragraph 2.) d. A Supplemental Report shall not be forwarded to change the status of a complaint (e.g., arrest after collision, dismissal, conviction). These are judicial matters and handled through the court system. e. When previously submitted copies of the original report (CHP 555, Page 1) are attached to the supplemental report, the word “COPY” shall be marked in red on the face page of the original report when it is sent to CHP Headquarters, MPFU. This prevents duplicate reports from being processed and assists in making the necessary corrections/amendments to driver license records. HPM 110.5 10-10 7. TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT CORRECTIONS. a. Altering. (1) Any officer or employee altering, amending, or falsifying a traffic collision Investigation/Report may be subject to criminal proceedings initiated under Government Code Section 6200. (2) The term “altering” shall not be construed to include minor changes made in order to correct mistakes in spelling, date, time, or other similar errors. (People v. Pearson, 111 Cal. App. 2d 9.) b. Correcting. Original traffic collision Investigation/Reports shall not be corrected except as provided below: (1) Corrections shall be made by the officer submitting the traffic collision Investigation/Report. (2) When the officer is unavailable, a supervisor or a member designated by the commander may make corrections. Changes may be made by drawing a line through the incorrect word(s) or figure(s). Enter the correct information directly over the information lined out, followed by the initials of the individual making the correction and the date. c. Amending. In no event shall changes be made to a traffic collision Investigation/Report after it has been processed, filed, and copies forwarded as required. Necessary changes shall be made on a supplemental report. 8. DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS. Every California law enforcement agency, including the CHP, having the responsibility for investigating traffic collisions shall correct/amend the driver license record of an individual concerned when an error has occurred. It is the responsibility of the investigating agency to check the original report and if there is an error, fill out a supplemental report. Procedures are outlined in Annex D. 9. TRANSMITTAL SCHEDULE. Copies of traffic collision reports shall be forwarded to the CHP Headquarters, MPFU, according to the following schedule: a. Within 10 working days from the date of the collision. b. Collision reports which cannot be completed due to unusual circumstances may be retained at the local level for a maximum of 15 days. 10-11 HPM 110.5 c. A preliminary investigation shall be submitted when the traffic collision report cannot be completed within the 15-day limit. (1) Commanders shall make every effort to keep the number of preliminary investigations to a minimum. 10. TRANSMITTAL PROCEDURE. a. Original Report Reproduction. To ensure legible photocopies of collision Investigations and Reports can be produced, reporting officers shall use a pen (black ink) or Number 2 (or softer) pencil. The use of computer applications such as the CARS to complete a collision report is highly recommended. To obtain CARS software and/or training, contact the CHP, IMD, Information Technology Section, at (916) 843-4100, or via e-mail at Helpdesk@chp.ca.gov. b. Copying Reports. (1) Staple all copied pages of each report in the upper left-hand corner. (2) If two copies of one report are required, staple the copies together in the center of the top margin. c. Batching. (1) Batch the collision reports in the following groups: (a) Traffic collision Investigations and Reports with Yes marked in the “State Highway Related” box. (b) Supplemental reports to traffic collisions. (c) All other traffic collision Investigations or Reports. (2) Each batch shall contain no more than 100 reports. d. CHP 500, Document Transmittal. Each CHP Area shall prepare a CHP 500 containing the appropriate routing information. e. Routing of Batched Documents. Batches of Traffic Collision Investigations, Reports, or supplemental reports shall be sent to: HPM 110.5 10-12 California Highway Patrol Information Management Division Support Services Section Mail Processing Files Unit P. O. Box 942898 Sacramento, CA 94298-0001 NOTE: Mailing labels are no longer provided by SSS. 11. ORDERING FORMS AND MANUALS. a. Forms. California Highway Patrol Areas and allied law enforcement agencies shall order Traffic Collision Report forms from: California Highway Patrol Supply Services Unit 3350 Reed Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95605 (916) 376-3550 FAX Orders (916) 376-3583 (1) When ordering, use the following item codes: Item Code # CHP Form # Quantities 00-500-00 CHP 500 (50 sheets per pad/50 pads per box) 00-555-00 CHP 555 Pages 1 & 2 (50 sheets per pad/45 pads per box) 00-555-01 CHP 555 Pages 3 & 4 (50 sheets per pad/30 pads per box) 00-555-03 CHP 555-03 (PDO) (25 sheets per pad/38 pads per box) 00-555-04 CHP 555D (50 sheets per pad/50 pads per box) 00-556-00 CHP 556 (50 sheets per pad/40-60 pads per box) (a) Base the request on what will realistically be used during a six-month period. (b) When ordering the CHP 555, specify the pages required. b. Manuals. The CHP and local agencies may order HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, and Highway Patrol Guide 40.60, SWITRS Users' Guide, via e-mail at Publications@chp.ca.gov, or in writing to: 10-13 HPM 110.5 California Highway Patrol Publications Unit P.O. Box 942898 Sacramento, CA 94298-0001 (916) 843-3640 (1) The request should contain the publication number and title of the publication, payment if applicable, and the address where the publication is to be sent. Publications may be available on CD upon request. (Refer to HPM 1.1, Publications Management Manual, Chapter 1, General.) HPM 110.5 10-14 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 10-15 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A CALIFORNIA SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS LOCATIONS CALL BOX MAINTENANCE AGENCIES AGENCY ADDRESS PHONE FAX Capitol Valley Regional SAFE 1415 L Street, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 340-6227 (916) 321-9551 Del Norte Local Transportation Commission 1301 B Northcrest Drive, #16 Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 465-3878 (888) 320-4379 Glenn County SAFE 525 West Sycamore Street, Suite B1 Willows, CA 95988 (530) 934-6530 (530) 934-6533 Humboldt County Association of Governments 611 I Street, Suite B Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 444-8208 (707) 444-8319 Imperial County SAFE 155 South 11th Street El Centro, CA 92243 (442) 265-1818 (442) 265-1858 Kern Motorist Aid Authority 1401 19th Street, Suite 300 Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 861-2191 (661) 324-8215 Lake County SAFE 367 North State Street, Suite 206 Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 263-7799 (707) 463-2212 Los Angeles County SAFE One Gateway Plaza Mail Stop 99-11-3 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 922-2951 (213) 922-2955 Mendocino County SAFE 367 North State Street, Suite 206 Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 463-1859 (707) 463-2212 Merced County Association of Governments 369 West 18th Street Merced, CA 95340 (209) 723-3153 (209) 723-0322 Metropolitan Transportation Commission SAFE 375 Beale Street, Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 778-6700 (415) 536-9800 Orange County Transportation Authority 550 South Main Street Orange, CA 92868 (714) 560-6282 (714) 560-5880 Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 787-7141 (951) 787-7920 San Benito Council of Governments 330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite C-7 Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 637-7665 (831) 636-4160 ANNEX A CALIFORNIA SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS LOCATIONS CALL BOX MAINTENANCE AGENCIES (continued) HPM 110.5 10-16 San Bernardino Associated Governments 1170 West 3rd Street, 2nd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 884-8276 (909) 885-4407 San Luis Obispo Council of Governments 1114 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781-4219 (805) 781-5703 San Diego Association of Governments 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 699-1900 (619) 699-1905 Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 961-8900 (805) 961-8901 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 1523 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 460-3200 (831) 460-3215 Transportation Agency for Monterey County 55-B Plaza Circle Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 775-0903 (831) 775-0897 Ventura County Transportation Commission 950 County Square Drive Suite 207 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642-1591 (805) 642-4860 10-17 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B FEDERAL COLLISION INVESTIGATION (California Highway Patrol ONLY) 1. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will assist the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and those agencies contracting with the NTSB, in the investigation of collisions that fall within the scope of departmental responsibility. The investigating Area shall follow the protocol described in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 110.1, MAIT Operations Manual. If necessary, the Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) representative will contact the NTSB. 2. INVESTIGATIONS. The NTSB has federal authority to conduct investigations of motor vehicle collisions, as they deem appropriate, to determine probable cause and make recommendations for safety improvements to prevent collisions of a similar nature from occurring. Additionally, the NTSB conducts safety studies and investigations on matters pertaining to transportation. The Department has the responsibility and authority to conduct traffic collision investigations to determine the cause, collect information for prosecution, and to identify factors affecting traffic safety in California. a. Following are the two areas where the CHP and the NTSB may conduct parallel investigations: (1) Major Collisions of Significant Severity or Involving Significant Transportation Safety Issues. In this type of collision, the NTSB will send an investigation team similar to the MAIT directly to the collision site. The MAIT will normally be involved in the investigation of collisions of interest to the NTSB. (2) Safety Studies on Transportation Problems. The NTSB will request notification of specific types of collisions related to a particular traffic safety problem. Normally, the request will originate from the NTSB Los Angeles field office. The request may involve active investigation at the collision site, access to investigation reports after completion of the CHP investigation, or both. b. The NTSB will advise the CHP Headquarters of their intent to respond to a major collision or to initiate a safety study. The appropriate field command will be notified, through channels, of the NTSB response. If investigators from the NTSB arrive at a collision site or attempt to initiate a safety study without first making the proper notifications, the Area commander shall immediately notify the appropriate field Division. The field Division will then notify Enforcement and Planning Division. HPM 110.5 10-18 ANNEX B FEDERAL COLLISION INVESTIGATION (continued) (California Highway Patrol ONLY) 3. PARTIES OF INTEREST. Federal agencies involved in traffic safety are parties of interest as defined in General Order (GO) 110.2, Release of Collision Information. The release of collision information will be in conformance with HPM 11.1, Administrative Procedures Manual, Chapter 4, Miscellaneous Sales - Transmittal of Collections, and GO 110.2. No charge will be made for collision reports requested by these federal agencies or their contracting agencies. 10-19 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SPECIAL REPORTING TO THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (California Highway Patrol ONLY) 1. DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH NOTIFICATION. California Labor Code Section 6409.2 requires the nearest office of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health be notified immediately by telephone when the California Highway Patrol responds to a collision, other than a collision on a public street or highway, involving serious injury, illness, or death of an employee of any employer in connection with their employment. a. A serious injury or illness requires hospitalization, other than for observation, for a period in excess of 24 hours; loss of a body member; or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement. This determination will be made at the collision scene by the responding officer. b. Area commanders shall ensure procedures are in effect to make the required telephone notification. The purpose of immediate notification is to permit investigators from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health to respond to the collision scene. Notification shall include the time, location, type of collision, name of the employer (if known), and the name(s) of the victim(s). c. Injury or death caused by the commission of a Penal Code (PC) violation, except PC Section 385, relating to operating equipment near high voltage conductors, is not required to be reported to the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES. It is not required for the collision scene to be preserved until the arrival of personnel from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Personnel shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible without unnecessarily delaying documentation of the collision. 3. PARTIES OF INTEREST. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health is a party of interest as defined in General Order 110.2, Release of Collision Information, for collisions of the type described in this annex. HPM 110.5 10-20 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 10-21 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS 1. RESPONSIBILITIES. Every California law enforcement agency, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), having the responsibility for investigating traffic collisions shall correct/amend the driving record of an individual concerned when an error has occurred. It is the responsibility of the investigating agency to check the original report and, if there is an error, fill out a supplemental report. 2. DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTION PROCESS. The following is the driver license correction process: a. Determine the law enforcement agency which prepared the traffic collision report. One way to ascertain this is to run an inquiry on the person’s driving record through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). If the collision was investigated by another law enforcement agency, advise the individual to contact that agency to initiate the driver license correction process. The CHP cannot initiate the correction process for another law enforcement agency. b. If the CHP investigated the collision, refer the individual to the Area where the collision was investigated. Only the CHP Area which completed the original collision report can make a recommendation to change the report or the person’s driving record. c. Make one copy of the original traffic collision report. With a red ink pen/marker write COPY in the top margin of the first page of the reproduced traffic collision report. d. When necessary, prepare a CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, to amend the original traffic collision report (refer to Chapter 7, Instructions for Completing the CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, paragraph 15.), then send a copy of the supplemental to all involved parties. This will inform all parties involved in the collision that a change was made to the original report. If there is no change necessary to the traffic collision report, and only a data entry error on the driving record needs to be corrected, no supplemental is required. e. Using departmental letterhead, prepare correspondence to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Mandatory Actions Unit, explaining the reason for the driver license record correction and provide the correct information. HPM 110.5 10-22 ANNEX D DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS (continued) f. Send the CLETS printout; DMV’s DL 208, Traffic Accident Record Correction Request, completed by the customer; a copy of the supplemental report; a copy of the original traffic collision report marked with red COPY; and correspondence to the DMV at the following address: Department of Motor Vehicles Mandatory Actions Unit P. O. Box 942890 M/S J-233 Sacramento, CA 94290-0001 (916) 657-6525 g. The DMV will notify the requesting party and the Statewide Integrated Traffic Reporting System (SWITRS). 3. MOST COMMON ERRORS OR QUESTIONS. Following are the most common errors or questions encountered by the CHP which prompt the driver license record correction process. The text in parentheses indicates the type of documentation required to correct the error. a. Individual Incorrectly Listed as “Party Most at Fault.” An individual complains their driver license record is incorrect. The traffic collision report lists the other Party/Driver at fault, but fault for the collision appears on the wrong driver license record. A review of the traffic collision report substantiates the individual’s claim. (Letter and copy of report only.) b. Not Involved in the Traffic Collision. An individual discovers a collision they were not involved in appears on their driver license record. A review of the traffic collision report and driver license record substantiates the individual’s claim. (Letter and copy of report only.) c. Double-Entry on Driver License Record. An individual complains their driver license record lists two traffic collisions for the same incident. A review of the traffic collision report and the individual’s driver license record supports the conclusion that only one entry on their driver license record is appropriate. (Letter and copy of report only.) 10-23 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVER LICENSE CORRECTIONS/AMENDMENTS (continued) d. Insufficient On-Duty Emergency Vehicle Information. A peace officer, or firefighter driving an On-Duty Emergency Vehicle, was involved in a traffic collision, but does not have “On-Duty Emergency Vehicle” noted on their driver license record. A review of the traffic collision report reveals: (1) The proper notation On-Duty Emergency Vehicle was listed in the “Special Conditions” box and above the driver’s name, but DMV failed to enter the data correctly (letter and copy of report only); or (2) The traffic collision report does not have the proper notations (letter, copy of report, and supplemental report to all parties, DMV, and SWITRS). e. Incorrect Collision Report. An individual complains they were listed as the Party Most at Fault in the collision. However, the report narrative identifies a different party as the driver most at fault for the collision. A review of the traffic collision report substantiates the individual’s claim (letter, copy of report, supplemental report to all parties, DMV, and SWITRS). NOTE: If there are any changes required to the original traffic collision report regarding the driver’s information, fault, or coding, a supplemental report shall be completed. A letter, copy of the report, and supplemental shall be sent to the DMV and SWITRS. NOTE: A court decision finding an involved party “Not Guilty” for the charged violation is not sole justification for changing a traffic collision report, nor the involved party’s driver license record. HPM 110.5 10-24 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HPM 110.5 i CHAPTER 11 COLLISION INVESTIGATION REVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 11-1 RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................. 11-1 Field Division Commander...................................................................................... 11-1 Area Commander ................................................................................................... 11-1 Sergeant and Officer-In-Charge ............................................................................. 11-1 Accident Investigation Review Officers................................................................... 11-2 Officers................................................................................................................... 11-2 CHP 553, COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT NOTICE.................................... 11-2 Completion ............................................................................................................. 11-2 Retention ................................................................................................................ 11-2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 11-2 Report #.................................................................................................................. 11-2 Date of Collision ..................................................................................................... 11-2 Time of Collision..................................................................................................... 11-3 Date Submitted....................................................................................................... 11-3 Investigating Officer................................................................................................ 11-3 ID #......................................................................................................................... 11-3 Shift ........................................................................................................................ 11-3 RDOs...................................................................................................................... 11-3 Check the Appropriate Box(es)............................................................................... 11-3 Status/Action Required........................................................................................... 11-4 AI Initials................................................................................................................. 11-4 Date Returned ........................................................................................................ 11-4 Sergeant’s Initials ................................................................................................... 11-4 Date Corrected ....................................................................................................... 11-4 Officer’s Initials ....................................................................................................... 11-4 Comments.............................................................................................................. 11-4 Continued on Page 2.............................................................................................. 11-4 SUPERVISOR’S USE ONLY SECTION.................................................................... 11-5 Excellent Report ..................................................................................................... 11-5 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVIEW OFFICER SELECTION CRITERIA ............ 11-5 ANNEX A - COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT NOTICE 11-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 11 COLLISION INVESTIGATION REVIEW 1. POLICY. The purpose of this chapter is to establish review procedures and guidelines to improve the quality of collision investigations and reports and establish uniform procedures for the completion and retention of the CHP 553, Collision Investigation/Report Notice. Area commanders are encouraged to supplement these procedures, as necessary, through local Standard Operating Procedures to ensure a high quality, timely review of all collision reports. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES. a. Field Division Commander. (1) Shall ensure subordinate commands establish procedures which provide for a systematic review of collision investigations and reports. (2) Shall establish procedures which provide for Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) review of investigations using traffic accident reconstruction methodologies beyond the abilities of the Area Accident Investigation (AI) Review Officer. b. Area Commander. (1) Shall establish local guidelines to ensure the proper review of collision investigations and reports, and processing of the CHP 553. (2) Shall ensure at a minimum, all major injury and fatal traffic collisions are initially reviewed by a supervisor. (3) Shall establish sufficient levels of review to ensure all traffic collision investigations/reports are high quality, professional products. (4) Shall select a qualified AI Review Officer and alternate(s) and provide for necessary initial and subsequent training needs. c. Sergeant and Officer-In-Charge. (1) Shall ensure a CHP 553 is attached to each traffic collision investigation or report. (2) Shall ensure at a minimum, all major injury and fatal traffic collisions are initially reviewed by a supervisor. HPM 110.5 11-2 (3) Shall comment, as necessary/appropriate, then initial the CHP 553, when returning the report to the investigating officer. d. Accident Investigation Review Officers. Shall use a CHP 553 for all traffic collision investigations/reports returned for correction. (1) AI Review Officers shall ensure traffic collision reports meet the requirements of HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual (CIM). (2) Procedures shall be established to ensure traffic collision reports are reviewed and processed in a timely manner. e. Officers. (1) Shall attach a CHP 553 to all new traffic collision investigations/reports prior to the end of shift, when submitted for review. (2) Shall initial and date the CHP 553 once corrections are completed, then return it according to Area standard operating procedures. 3. CHP 553, COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT NOTICE. a. Completion. A CHP 553, shall be completed and attached to all collision investigation/reports. b. Retention. The CHP 553 shall be retained for the period corresponding with an officer’s annual performance appraisal. After completion of the annual performance appraisal, the CHP 553 shall be returned to the officer or destroyed except that if an officer is placed on interim reporting in accordance with HPM 10.10, Performance Appraisal Manual, for a cause related to Critical Task #5, Written Communication/Investigations, the CHP 553 forms shall be retained as part of the interim reporting documentation. 4. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. The following information shall be completed on the CHP 553: a. Report #. The Area report number, assigned by the AI Review Officer, shall be listed in the upper right hand corner. b. Date of Collision. This date shall correspond with information on the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. 11-3 HPM 110.5 c. Time of Collision. This time shall correspond with information on the CHP 555, Page 1. d. Date Submitted. Enter the date the investigation/report is submitted for review. e. Investigating Officer. List the last name of the investigating officer. f. ID #. The identification number of investigating officer. g. Shift. List the shift the investigating officer is assigned (“A”, Days, 0545, etc.). h. RDOs. The investigating officer shall list their upcoming regular days off. This will enable the reviewer to ensure timely review and completion of the investigation or report. i. Check the Appropriate Box(es): (1) Fatal. Check this box if the collision involved a fatality. (2) On-Duty Emergency Vehicle. Check this box if the collision involved an on-duty emergency vehicle. (Refer to Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions, Page 2-13, On-Duty Emergency Vehicle Collision.) (3) School Bus. Check this box if the collision involved a school bus. (Refer to Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions, Page 2-14, School Bus Collision.) (4) Hit & Run. Check this box if the collision involved a hit and run, and follow-up is required. (5) 11-80/81. Check this box if there were any injuries. (6) 11-82. Check this box if the collision involved property damage only. (7) DUI (Driving Under the Influence). Check this box if the primary collision factor was DUI. (8) MAIT/TARS Review. All mathematical calculations or any use of reconstruction methodologies shall be reviewed by the appropriate Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) or Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist (TARS). This box should be checked when the investigating officer is serving an apprenticeship in, or completed, the Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist Certification (TARSC) program. Refer to HPM 110.1, MAIT Operations Manual, Chapter 10. HPM 110.5 11-4 j. Status/Action Required. (1) Complete. Check this box when the collision has been completed and is ready for review. (2) Incomplete. Check this box when the collision is incomplete and being submitted for issuance of an Area report number. (3) Please See AI Officer. The AI Review Officer may check this box to ensure contact with the investigating officer for direction on completing the investigation/report. (4) Please Make Corrections (Refer to “Comments” section below). Check this box to indicate the investigating officer needs to make the recommended changes listed in the comments section of the form. k. AI Initials. The AI officer shall initial the CHP 553 each time the investigation/report is returned for corrections. l. Date Returned. Enter the date the AI Review Officer or Supervisor returns the investigation/report to the investigating officer for correction. m. Sergeant’s Initials. The sergeant or OIC shall initial the CHP 553 when the investigation/report is returned to the investigating officer for correction. n. Date Corrected. The investigating officer shall enter the date when she/he returns the correction notice after making the recommended changes and/or corrections. o. Officer’s Initials. The investigating officer shall initial after reading the comments section and the changes and/or corrections have been completed. p. Comments. Supervisors and/or the AI Review Officer shall use this space to indicate corrections and/or changes to the investigation/report. Once the investigation/report has been completed, additional corrective comments shall not be entered without the officer being provided an opportunity to review and initial the form. q. Continued on Page 2. If additional space is required, check this box and continue comments on the reverse side of the form. If additional space is needed, use a separate page. 11-5 HPM 110.5 5. SUPERVISOR’S USE ONLY SECTION. a. This section is used by a supervisor or manager to provide positive feedback on the quality of the investigation/report. The Area commander may use this section as a final level of review. b. Excellent Report. This box shall be checked when the supervisor or manager determines the investigation/report has exceeded expectations. The specific reason(s) for this rating shall be listed (e.g., diagram, narrative, error free, well written.). 6. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVIEW OFFICER SELECTION CRITERIA. a. The Area commander is responsible for the development and selection of the AI Review Officer and alternate(s). Minimum qualifications have been established to ensure the individual has gained the experience necessary to provide a sufficient level of review of a variety of collision scenarios. b. Area commanders shall ensure the AI Review Officer meets the following minimum criteria: (1) Two years of field patrol with exposure to accident investigation. (2) Completion of Intermediate Accident Investigation (IAI) Training. Area Commanders shall ensure that officers selected for this position attend the next available Advanced Accident Investigation (AAI) Training class. (3) Completion of Accident Investigation Review Officer Course within one year of assuming the AI Review Officer position. (4) Rating of “Meets” or “Exceeds” in Critical Task #5, Written Communication/Investigations, on the most recent CHP 118, Performance Appraisal. (5) No rating of “Substandard” in any critical task. (6) Other desirable qualities: (a) Excellent interpersonal skills. (b) Self motivated. (c) Ability to tactfully critique written work. COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT NOTICE ANNEX A 11-A-1 HPM 110.5 c553_103.frp CHP 553 (New 1-03) OPI 061 REPORT NUMBER COLLISION DATE COLLISION TIME DATE SUBMITTED INVESTIGATING OFFICER I.D. NUMBER SHIFT RDOs AI INITIALS DATE RETURNED SERGEANT'S INITIALS DATE CORRECTED OFFICER'S INITIALS HIT & RUN DUI ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE 11-82 FATAL 11-80/81 SCHOOL BUS MAIT REVIEW (MATH CALCULATIONS) COMMENTS STATUS/ACTION REQUIRED PLEASE MAKE CORRECTIONS (Refer to "Comments" section below) COMPLETE INCOMPLETE PLEASE SEE AI OFFICER SUPERVISOR'S USE ONLY RETURN THIS FORM WITH COLLISION REPORT EXCELLENT REPORT(cite specific reason: i.e., error-free, well written, narrative supports charges, extra effort, etc.) REVIEWED BY(SUPERVISOR'S INITIALS)DATE Continued on page 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL COLLISION INVESTIGATION/REPORT NOTICE 12-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 12-3 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF.............................................................................. 12-3 HPM 110.5 12-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 12-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF 1. INTRODUCTION. Traffic collisions are a major cause of congestion. Timely response and proper scene management is essential to the Department’s congestion relief efforts. The responding/investigating officer should, as rapidly as possible, remove physical obstructions and visual impediments to restore normal traffic flow and minimize the potential for secondary collisions. 2. TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF. Collisions vary by the severity of injury, number of vehicles involved, and need to collect evidence, all of which will affect scene management and traffic congestion. a. When possible, after checking for injuries, the investigation should be completed off the freeway and out of view of freeway traffic. The rapid removal of people, vehicles, and equipment can greatly minimize traffic delay due to visual impediments created by traffic collisions. b. When people and vehicles cannot be moved due to injuries or vehicle damage, the officer should request assistance as necessary to ensure adequate traffic control. At the same time, only those officers necessary to actively direct traffic, assist in the investigation, and maintain scene safety should remain at the scene. Other means of minimizing a negative impact on traffic flow should be considered: (1) Sig Alerts should be initiated and canceled as necessary. (2) Officers at the scene should be aware of responding emergency vehicles and have an area designated for them so as not to hinder traffic flow or interfere with the collection of evidence. (3) Shoulders and center dividers should be considered for use in redirecting traffic and relieving congestion when it is possible to do so without endangering persons or property. (4) Traffic escorts for both sides of the freeway should be implemented as deemed necessary. This procedure should be used when there is a possibility it will reduce collisions and congestion by gradually slowing traffic as vehicles approach the scene. (5) Officers should engage in active traffic control activities in order to maximize the steady pace of traffic past the scene. HPM 110.5 12-4 c. In the event of a fatality, the investigating officer shall immediately notify the coroner and advise them of the situation. With the consent of the coroner, the fatal victim(s) may be removed from the roadway to a location determined by the coroner. d. When circumstances warrant Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) involvement, the investigating officer should consider the following: (1) Unless essential to the accurate and comprehensive investigation of the collision, roadways should not remain closed for extended periods of time for the sole purpose of waiting for the arrival of MAIT personnel. After the investigating officer complies with the initial steps of preserving physical evidence, commanders shall ensure the roadway is opened as soon as it is safe to do so. (2) In order to preserve all physical evidence, the investigating officer should mark locations and take measurements to show the locations of all involved vehicles, tire friction marks, debris, and any other significant elements. In addition, photographs should be taken to indicate the pre-collision, at-collision, and post-collision movement of involved vehicles. Emphasis should be placed on showing all vehicle(s) and occupant(s) points of rest, all physical evidence, and all areas of impact. e. In order of priority, traffic lanes should be cleared of damaged vehicles, debris, and hazardous materials as quickly as possible under supervision of the investigating officer. Except in the most serious cases, restoration of the traffic flow should be prioritized to allow minimum discomfort, reduce time loss, and ensure the safety of the motoring public. (1) State and commercial tow trucks at the scene should be used for clearing traffic lanes. Do not leave a lane blocked merely because the summoned tow truck has not yet arrived. Use whatever reasonable means are available to clear the traffic lanes. (a) Use patrol vehicle push bumpers or other available means to remove vehicles from the roadway whenever practical. (b) The officer should use Freeway Service Patrol tow trucks or passing tow trucks whenever possible while waiting for the rotation tow. (Refer to Highway Patrol Manual 100.47, Freeway Service Patrol Manual.) (2) Vehicles over embankments need not be removed during peak traffic hours, provided they are not otherwise creating a problem. 12-5 HPM 110.5 (3) Vehicles entangled in the center divider fence should be removed as soon as possible. The California Department of Transportation’s approval and assistance shall be requested when it is practical and necessary to cut cables, rails, or other highway barriers to clear an entangled vehicle. (4) Once the roadway is cleared, all vehicles and people involved, including the officer(s), should leave the scene. Only when all evidence of the collision is removed from the scene will traffic flow be restored. HPM 110.5 12-6 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 13-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 13 GUIDELINES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF SPECIFIC COLLISIONS REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 13-3 SCHOOL BUS COLLISION ........................................................................................ 13-3 Traffic Collision Report ............................................................................................ 13-4 School Bus Collision Supplemental Report ............................................................. 13-4 Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report ............................................................... 13-5 Passenger Information ............................................................................................ 13-5 Collisions Involving the Student and/or Driver Only ................................................. 13-5 VEHICLE VERSUS PEDESTRIAN COLLISION ........................................................ 13-6 Traffic Collision Report ............................................................................................ 13-6 Primary Collision Factor .......................................................................................... 13-7 VEHICLE VERSUS TRAIN COLLISION .................................................................... 13-9 Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 13-10 Train Crew ............................................................................................................. 13-10 Train ...................................................................................................................... 13-11 Coding ................................................................................................................... 13-11 Scene Documentation ........................................................................................... 13-12 Interviews .............................................................................................................. 13-13 Additional Information ............................................................................................ 13-14 VEHICLE VERSUS AIRPLANE ............................................................................... 13-14 VEHICLE VERSUS WORKING MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER ............................. 13-15 VEHICLE VERSUS OTHER OBJECTS ................................................................... 13-16 Vehicle Versus Load .............................................................................................. 13-16 Vehicle Versus Debris ........................................................................................... 13-17 Vehicle Versus Displaced Part/Wheel ................................................................... 13-17 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COLLISION .................................................................... 13-18 Traffic Collision Report .......................................................................................... 13-18 MEDICAL EMERGENCY-CAUSED COLLISION ..................................................... 13-19 PASSENGER FALLS OR JUMPS FROM A VEHICLE ............................................ 13-20 CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21658(A) VERSUS SECTION 22107 .... 13-20 STAGED COLLISION .............................................................................................. 13-21 Types of Staged Traffic Collisions ......................................................................... 13-21 Fraud Recognition and Indicators .......................................................................... 13-23 Preliminary Investigation ....................................................................................... 13-24 Key Personnel in a Staged Collision Scheme ....................................................... 13-25 HPM 110.5 13-2 Collision Report ..................................................................................................... 13-26 Resources ............................................................................................................. 13-26 Applicable Code Violations .................................................................................... 13-26 COLLISIONS ON TRIBAL LANDS ........................................................................... 13-27 Traffic Collision Report .......................................................................................... 13-27 ANNEX A – CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION REGIONAL OFFICES ..................................................................................... 13-29 13-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 13 GUIDELINES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF SPECIFIC COLLISIONS 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides additional instruction in completing investigations which are unusual in nature or require supplementary documentation per statute. All appropriate information should be recorded as instructed in previous chapters. a. The following paragraphs assist in the documentation of a variety of collisions. The instances described are merely a sampling of the possible scenarios. Each case should be considered based on its own set of facts. A thorough investigation must be conducted taking into account the pre-collision, at-collision, and post- collision events to arrive at the appropriate conclusion. b. In addition to supplemental documentation, each of these situations may require specific notifications and additional policies and procedures must be followed. General Order 100.80, Notification and Report of Emergencies and Unusual Occurrences, and Highway Patrol Guide 50.3, Emergency Incident Guide, should be reviewed, as well as publications specific to the incident. 2. SCHOOL BUS COLLISION. The following paragraphs provide specific instruction for completing a school bus collision. a. The criteria required to qualify a collision as a school bus collision are outlined in Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions. A school bus collision includes, but is not limited to, the following scenarios: (1) A motor vehicle collision resulting in personal injury or property damage anywhere in California involving a school bus, youth bus, school pupil activity bus (SPAB), or general public paratransit vehicle (GPPV) while transporting a student(s) at or below the 12th grade level. (2) A collision between a vehicle and a pupil or school bus driver while the pupil or driver was approaching or leaving the school bus and the school bus was stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils regardless of Section 22112 California Vehicle Code (CVC) requirement. (3) A pupil passenger is injured as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or other movement of the bus. (4) A school bus transporting pupils in a public parking lot as defined in CVC Section 21113. HPM 110.5 13-4 (5) The following are not considered a school bus collision by definition: (a) Pupil injuries incurred while boarding or alighting from a stopped school bus, SPAB, GPPV, or youth bus. (b) Charter-party carriers identified in CVC Section 545(k), certified and licensed by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and transporting pupils to and/or from a school-related activity (e.g., limousine services enroute to/from a prom night). The driver, however, must have in their immediate possession a valid DL-45, California Special Driver Certificate, or SPAB Certificate, and a parental authorization form for each pupil. NOTE: A school bus collision shall be documented as an Investigation. b. Traffic Collision Report. Complete the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report; Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding; and Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers as outlined in the previous chapters. Additionally, note the following: (1) Page 1. (a) Record the school bus category, type, and number of passengers in the “Special Conditions” box as outlined in Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. (b) Vehicle Type. Indicate the vehicle type code specific to the involved vehicle. The vehicle type code should correspond to the school bus category and type listed in the Special Conditions box. The vehicle type codes are listed in Chapter 3. (c) Record the carrier identification number (CA number). (2) Page 3. List all injured persons (the driver and all pupils) aboard the school bus, or persons injured while the pupil or driver was approaching or leaving the school bus per CVC Section 12517.1(a)(2). c. School Bus Collision Supplemental Report. The CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report, shall be completed for each qualifying school bus involved in a school bus collision. (Refer to Chapter 15, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report.) If more than one qualifying school bus is involved in the collision, a CHP 555E shall be completed for each school bus. The completed form(s) should be inserted just prior to the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report(s). If the Investigation/Report does not require a CHP 555D, the CHP 555E(s) should be the last page(s) of the Investigation/Report. 13-5 HPM 110.5 d. Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. If the collision meets the criteria requiring documentation on a CHP 555D, collect the additional information required on the form. At a minimum, this will include: (1) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). (2) Motor Carrier Information. The carrier name, address, and telephone number. e. Passenger Information. (1) Obtain a comprehensive list of all students onboard the school bus at the time of the collision. The list should include each student’s name, date of birth, address, and phone number. (2) A list may be provided by the school bus driver or the school administration office and attached to the report. (3) Identify each student on the list with a number. Indicate the location of each student by noting the corresponding list number in the appropriate box on the diagram provided on the CHP 555E. Place an “X” in the row(s) that do not apply. f. Collisions Involving the Student and/or Driver Only. The collision should be documented as described above with the following modifications: (1) A collision involving a vehicle and a pupil and/or school bus driver approaching or leaving the school bus, per CVC Section 12517.1(a)(2), will be documented as follows: (a) The pupil and/or school bus driver will be documented as a pedestrian(s), if struck, and a witness(es), if not struck. (b) The school bus will be listed as an involved parked vehicle, even if it was not struck. (c) The other vehicle and driver will be listed in the normal manner. (2) A pupil injured as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or other movement of the bus will be documented as follows: (a) The pupil will be reported as an injured passenger. (b) The school bus driver/school bus is considered a “Party” in the collision. HPM 110.5 13-6 3. VEHICLE VERSUS PEDESTRIAN COLLISION. A vehicle versus (vs.) pedestrian collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport or bicycle and a pedestrian as defined in Chapter 2. The collision investigation should be completed as outlined in previous chapters with the following as additional information specific to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. a. Traffic Collision Report. The CHP 555 should be documented as follows: (1) CHP 555, Page 1. (a) Party type should be marked “Pedestrian.” 1 A pedestrian may be a “Non-Contact Involved Party” if the pedestrian commits a traffic or other violation directly or indirectly causing, or directly contributing to, another party becoming involved in a collision. (b) Do not record the pedestrian’s driver license number on the CHP 555, Page 1. For identification purposes, an ID card or driver license number may be recorded in the “Miscellaneous” box on the CHP 555, Page 2, or in the narrative. (c) Leave the “Air Bag,” “Safety Equip.,” and “Insurance Carrier” boxes blank. (d) Enter “60” in the “Vehicle Type” box. If the collision involves a pedestrian, no other information should be entered in that section. If the collision involves a pedestrian operating a personal conveyance (e.g., skateboard, motorized wheelchair, Segway), enter the applicable vehicle information. (2) CHP 555, Page 2. (a) “Type of Collision” field should be coded as “G - Vehicle/Pedestrian.” (b) “Motor Vehicle Involved With” field should be coded as “B -Pedestrian. (c) Mark the box that best describes the pedestrian’s movement just prior to the collision in the “Pedestrian’s Actions” field. If there is more than one pedestrian involved, mark only the actions of the first pedestrian injured or otherwise involved. (d) No entry is made in the “Movement Preceding Collision” field for the pedestrian. 13-7 HPM 110.5 (e) Mark the appropriate box in the pedestrian’s Party column as it relates to the pedestrian’s sobriety/drug/physical impairment status. (3) CHP 555, Page 3. Enter the appropriate information as described in Chapter 5, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. Leave the “Seat Pos.,” Air Bag,” “Safety Equip.,” and “Ejected” boxes blank. b. Primary Collision Factor. When determining fault, the investigating officer will need to examine the totality of the circumstances. Factors to consider include, but are not limited to: (1) Roadway surface, environment, lighting, and weather conditions. (2) The reflective capabilities of the clothing worn by, or items associated with, the pedestrian. (3) Condition of the vehicle involved (e.g., headlight position, braking capabilities). (4) Time frame of the collision (how long was the pedestrian in the roadway). (5) Position of pedestrian (e.g., lying on the road, kneeling, standing). (6) The number of vehicles (if any) that were able to see and avoid the pedestrian. (7) A certified collision Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialist may be needed to examine the scene or conduct a time-position analysis. (8) Driver. When the motorist is found at fault, the pedestrian should not be listed as an associated factor. Penal Code (PC) Section 647(f) should not be used as a primary or associated collision factor. (a) The following CVC sections apply when considering only the vehicle’s involvement with the pedestrian: 1 Section 21950(a) requires a driver to yield to any pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. 2 Section 21951 applies to a driver overtaking another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. 3 Section 21952 requires a driver to yield to pedestrians upon a sidewalk. HPM 110.5 13-8 4 Section 22350 is generally the most applicable Primary Collision Factor (PCF) for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision occurring on a roadway, outside of a crosswalk. 5 Although Section 21950(c) is punitive, it should not be used as a PCF violation. Additionally, Section 21954(b) is nonpunitive. (9) Pedestrian. The circumstances of how the person came to their position in the roadway must be established. If a pedestrian negligently stepped onto a roadway into the path of a motor vehicle; was walking within the center of a traffic lane without due care; willfully ran into the path of a motor vehicle; or willfully stood, sat, or laid in the roadway, they should be found at fault when evidence exists to support these violations. If evidence supports the pedestrian was willfully or negligently within the roadway, then one of the following CVC sections may apply: (a) Section 21950(b) requires a pedestrian to yield to any vehicle approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard before entering any marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. (b) Section 21954(a) requires a pedestrian to yield to any vehicle approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. In 1961, Section 21954 was amended to substitute the word “upon” for the word “crossing” to eliminate confusion whether one standing in a roadway was crossing within the meaning of 21954(a) (Meyers v. King, 272 Cal.App.2d 571). NOTE: This section would not apply to a pedestrian who walked into a traffic lane and then stopped, sat, or laid upon the roadway, and at the time was not an immediate hazard to vehicles upon the roadway. (c) Section 21956 states a pedestrian may walk upon a roadway if, and only if, the pedestrian walks along their left-hand edge of the roadway. In 1968, Fry v. Young (267 Cal.App.2d 340), ruled the “plaintiff was clearly a pedestrian, and the prohibition of Vehicle Code Section 21956 against walking upon the roadway except close to his left-hand edge necessarily barred his standing there as well. To do otherwise would be to permit standing pedestrians to create safety hazards in the same place where walking persons cannot lawfully do so.” A person who walks onto a roadway and stands on it to talk to the driver of a parked vehicle is in violation of Section 21956. NOTE: The courts have ruled exceptions exist for those persons whose duties require them to work upon the roadway. Additionally, a person may walk on the right-hand side of a highway if they are outside the limits of the 13-9 HPM 110.5 roadway and a person walking near the left-hand edge of the roadway is not required to be completely off the roadway. (d) Other CVC sections such as 21461.5, 21955, 21957, 21960(a), and 21966 are punitive, yet they should not be used as PCF violations. NOTE: If the pedestrian’s negligence contributed to the collision, yet no identifiable CVC violation exists, the investigation may include a request for the District Attorney’s review, or a complaint to be filed, for applicable PC violations. (10) As a general rule, the pedestrian has the right-of-way in marked crosswalks, at intersections, and on the side of the road. Drivers generally have the right-of-way elsewhere. The following cases support this guideline: (a) Hine v. Carmichael, 205 Cal.App.2d 663: “…She was crossing in the middle of the block. It was plaintiff's duty to yield the right-of-way to passing vehicles under the provisions of Section 21954. She had no right to assume that drivers of vehicles would slow down in order to give way to her. Plaintiff was under the positive duty under the provisions of the statute to yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.” (b) People v. Walker, 266 Cal.App.2d 562: “…even if the victim was not in an unmarked crosswalk, defendant had a duty to exercise due care for the pedestrian's safety, by virtue of Vehicle Code Section 21954, subdivision (b).” (11) When it is determined the pedestrian is not at fault, and a “reasonable” driver under the same circumstances would not have been able to avoid such a collision, the PCF should be “C - Other Than Driver” and thoroughly described in the investigation narrative. NOTE: Case law referenced in this section was current at the time of publication. If your collision involves one of the scenarios stated above, the case should be checked for any changes in the findings. 4. VEHICLE VERSUS TRAIN COLLISION. A train is not a motor vehicle by definition for the purposes of collision reporting. Therefore, a train versus vehicle collision is only reported if the collision involves a motor vehicle in-transport. Record the appropriate information on the involved vehicle in the normal manner on the CHP 555, Page 1. A train versus pedestrian collision is not documented as a traffic collision. NOTE: A collision involving a train that derails and subsequently becomes involved with a motor vehicle in-transport is a railway incident, not a traffic collision. HPM 110.5 13-10 a. Responsibilities. Safe rail operations are governed, monitored, and influenced by several federal and state agencies and organizations to include the Federal Railroad Administration, National Traffic Safety Board, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances, PUC, Operation Lifesaver, Inc., and state and local jurisdictions. (1) Identify the entity responsible for the erecting and maintenance of the railroad crossing device(s). The PUC and/or local authorities may be responsible. (2) Recognize the responsibilities between the government and private sector for maintenance adjacent to the railroad right-of-way. b. Train Crew. (1) Conductor. The conductor is the person in charge of the crew and is responsible for the paperwork of the train. Both the engine crew (engineer/firefighter) and the train crew (brakeperson/switchperson) report to the conductor. The conductor is responsible for the rules observance of all members of their crew. (a) Obtain the conductor’s name, address, and phone number(s). Record the conductor as a witness on the CHP 555, Page 3. (b) Obtain additional train crew members’ names from the conductor. (2) Locomotive Engineer. The engineer is responsible for safely operating the train over the railway. The engineer is second in command of the train and is responsible for handling the train. (a) Record the engineer’s information in the Party section of the CHP 555, Page 1. Per CVC Section 12953, the engineer is not required to provide a motor vehicle operator’s license; consequently, do not enter the engineer’s driver license number. Record the engineer’s operator license/permit number in the Miscellaneous box on the CHP 555, Page 2, or in the investigation narrative. Record the engineer party type as “Other.” (3) Brakeperson. The brakeperson (on the train) or switchperson (in the yard) couple and uncouple cars, throw switches, and pass signals. NOTE: The train crew falls under the Federal Hours of Service Act which limits the number of uninterrupted hours train service employees can work and their rest periods. Generally, a train service employee can work a maximum of 12 hours after an 8-hour off-duty period. 13-11 HPM 110.5 c. Train. The lead locomotive information will be entered in the involved vehicle information section on the CHP 555, Page 1. Obtain the following information: (1) Locomotive(s) company name, address, contact person, and phone numbers. (2) Railway company employing the crew. (3) Lead engine identification number. (4) Train identification number. (5) Locomotive year, make, model, color, and number. (6) Number and type (e.g., freight, passenger) of locomotive(s) and railcar(s). (7) Note the location and extent of damage (if any) to the train. (8) Record the vehicle type code as “95 – Miscellaneous Nonmotor Vehicle.” (9) Train Inspection. (a) Inspect the train for damage and locate the railcar struck by the vehicle. (b) Test the lights, horn, and bell (required by federal regulation). (c) Check headlamps and ditch lights. Federal regulations require these lights be working on any moving train. (d) Check sanders. (e) The Event Recorder may provide information to include the speed of the train at the time of the collision. The information collected by the Event Recorder may be obtained from the Railroad Claims Department. The information is not available at the scene and may not be available on all trains. d. Coding. Record the appropriate information as outlined in previous chapters. Additionally, record the following: (1) Type of Collision field should be recorded as “H – Other: Train.” (2) Motor Vehicle Involved With field should be recorded as “F – Train.” HPM 110.5 13-12 (3) “Movement Preceding Collision” should be recorded as “R – Other: On fixed rails.” e. Scene Documentation. Include the following information: (1) Railroad crossing surface. (2) Line-of-sight obstructions (e.g., billboards, vegetation). (3) Type of railroad warning device(s) used at the crossing. (a) Light/gate bell combination. (b) Light/bell combination. (c) Wig-wag type. (d) Flagperson. (e) Crossbucks only. (4) Advance warning signs present and distance from crossing. (5) Stop signs or traffic signal lights. (6) Department of Transportation (DOT) number affixed to the traffic control device or pole. (7) Railway company owning the track. (8) Number of the railcar on the crossing. (9) Distance from lead engine to the Area of Impact. (10) Track speed limit. (11) Crossing inspection. (a) Date last inspected. (b) Name of person inspecting. (c) Any defects noted. 13-13 HPM 110.5 f. Interviews. The following are questions which may be helpful to the investigation: (1) Train Crew. (a) What is your estimation of the train’s speed? (b) What did you see upon approach to the crossing? (c) Was the grade crossing warning device(s) working properly? (d) Did you see the motor vehicle approaching? (e) Could you see the occupant(s) and, if so, what were they doing? (f) Did you see the driver take any evasive action? (g) Where was the train located (how far from the collision) when the horn was sounded? (h) Where was the train located (how far from the collision) when the engineer put the train into an emergency braking application? (i) Was the bell ringing? (j) Was the headlight on bright at the time of the collision (ditch lights)? (k) Where on the train were you at the time of the collision? (l) Where were you seated? (m) Did you see any additional witnesses that may have left the scene? (2) Driver. (a) What were you doing prior to the collision? (b) Where was the train when you first saw it? (c) Where were you when you took evasive action? (d) Did you see the train headlight and/or hear the train horn? (e) Did you see an advance warning sign(s) on the approach to the crossing? (f) Where were you when you observed the sign? HPM 110.5 13-14 (g) Was the grade crossing warning device(s) working properly? (h) Were you listening to the radio? (i) Were there any distractions in the vehicle? (j) Were there any distractions outside the vehicle? (3) Witnesses. (a) Where were you located in relation to the collision scene? (b) What were you doing at the time of the collision? (c) What did you see and hear? (d) Determine when, where, and how long the locomotive horn sounded. (e) Was the grade crossing warning device(s) working at the time of the collision? (f) Was the headlight on the train illuminated? (g) What were the motor vehicle occupants doing? (h) Did you hear any noises before the collision? (i) Have the witness(es) describe the sounds they heard and where the sounds originated. g. Additional Information. (1) Determine the direction of travel for both vehicles (use compass direction). (2) Train origin and destination. (3) The driver of the motor vehicle is typically responsible at grade crossings. As a rule, the train has the right-of-way. (United States Supreme Court decision Pokora v. Wabash Railway Co.) 5. VEHICLE VERSUS AIRPLANE. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct an investigation. It is also required that an investigation be conducted by the responsible law enforcement agency as a result of the involvement of a motor vehicle in-transport. The involved motor vehicle is coded in the usual manner. The airplane and pilot are coded as party type Other. Enter the appropriate party and vehicle 13-15 HPM 110.5 information, including the FAA tail number. Do not enter the pilot’s driver license number on the CHP 555, Page 1. The vehicle type code should be “96 - Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle.” The CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded as usual with the following: a. Type of Collision – “H - Other: Airplane.” b. Motor Vehicle Involved With – “C - Other Motor Vehicle.” 6. VEHICLE VERSUS WORKING MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER. This includes highway construction equipment and highway maintenance vehicles in the act of performing work related to the highway, implements of husbandry which are only incidentally operated or moved on a highway, and vehicles described as Other on the CHP 555, Page 1 (refer to Chapters 2 and 3). a. The vehicles described above, while traveling from one location to another and not actively engaged in the performance of their duties, are considered in-transport and should be documented as a collision in the usual manner. b. Actively engaged in the performance of its duties applies when the vehicle is no longer used primarily for the purpose of moving persons or property (to include itself) on a highway; therefore, it is no longer considered in-transport. NOTE: A collision event or incident involving the vehicles described above while they are not in-transport and not involved with a motor vehicle in-transport, should be documented as an incident and not a traffic or nontraffic collision. To facilitate the recording of information, documentation may be made on a CHP 555; however, the document should not be sent to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. (1) A vehicle outfitted with snow removal equipment while traveling to or from the area where snow removal is to be completed is in-transport. When the vehicle is in the actual act of removing snow from a highway (e.g., the blade is down), the vehicle is no longer in-transport. (2) A farm tractor while moving from one part of a farm to another or moving upon a highway from one farm to another farm is in-transport. When the tractor is actively engaged in farming operations (e.g., workers are loading produce onto a trailer attached to the tractor), the vehicle is no longer in-transport. (3) A California Department of Transportation paint striping truck traveling to and from its work area is in-transport. When the vehicle is in the actual act of striping the roadway, it is no longer in-transport. HPM 110.5 13-16 (4) A patrol vehicle that is participating in a stationary or mobile maintenance activity in a traffic control or visual capacity is not in-transport. c. If actively engaged in the performance of its duties, and involved with a motor vehicle in-transport, the involved motor vehicle is coded in the usual manner. The operator and equipment will be coded as follows: (1) The party type is Other. (2) Enter the appropriate party and vehicle information for the equipment; however, do not enter the operator’s driver license number on the CHP 555, Page 1. The CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded as usual with the following exceptions: (a) If the equipment operator is found to be at fault, mark the PCF field “B – Other Improper Driving” and describe the improper movement. (b) Mark the Type of Collision field as “E – Hit Object.” (c) Mark the Motor Vehicle Involved With field as “I – Fixed Object” if the equipment was stationary or “J – Other Object” if the equipment was moving. 7. VEHICLE VERSUS OTHER OBJECTS. This section concerns traffic collisions involving a vehicle and various objects. The collision investigation should be completed as outlined in previous chapters with the following as additional information specific to a vehicle versus object type collision. a. Vehicle Versus Load. A vehicle strikes an object that was originally part of a load transported by another vehicle. (1) If the object was still moving or dropped directly in the path of another vehicle not allowing the driver to avoid the object, the following applies: (a) The object is considered part of the vehicle that dropped the object (a load); consequently, the driver and vehicle are an involved party. (b) The Type of Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded as “H – Other: Load.” (c) The Motor Vehicle Involved With field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded as “C – Other Motor Vehicle.” (2) If the object had come to rest and is subsequently struck by a passing vehicle, the following applies: 13-17 HPM 110.5 (a) The object is no longer considered part of the vehicle that dropped the object. The vehicle is not listed as an involved party on the CHP 555, Page 1; however, if the driver and vehicle are still on scene, the information should be listed in the narrative. (b) The Type of Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded as “E – Hit Object.” (c) The Motor Vehicle Involved With field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded as “J – Other Object with a description.” b. Vehicle Versus Debris. A collision occurs when an object is set in motion by one vehicle and struck by another. This is an unintended event which caused damage, involving a vehicle in-transport; therefore, it is documented as a collision. (1) If the event is substantiated by the party who set the object in motion (involved party), an independent witness, or physical evidence, the involved party is documented on the CHP 555, Page 1. (a) The Type of Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded “H – Other” with a description. (b) The Motor Vehicle Involved With field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded “C – Other Motor Vehicle.” (2) If the event is not substantiated, the collision should be coded as a standard “hit object” type collision. In the “Other Associated Factor(s)” field on the CHP 555, Page 2, the “L – Uninvolved Vehicle” box should be marked in the column designated for the party striking the object. Any information pertaining to the uninvolved vehicle should be mentioned in the narrative. c. Vehicle Versus Displaced Part/Wheel. A vehicle experiences the loss of a part (e.g., wheel, drive shaft) and the loss results in a collision. (1) The Type of Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded “H – Other” with a description. (2) If nothing else is struck, the Motor Vehicle Involved With field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded “A – Non-Collision.” (3) If the mechanical failure was plausibly unknown or unforeseeable through normal and reasonable maintenance, then the PCF field should be coded “C – Other Than Driver.” The Other Associated Factor(s) field will be coded “K – Defective Vehicle Equipment” and enter the applicable CVC Section. HPM 110.5 13-18 (4) If statements and/or other evidence are obtained to show that the mechanical defect was known, or should have been known, prior to the collision, the PCF field should be coded “A – 24002(a).” 8. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COLLISION. A collision involving a “Hazardous Materials Incident,” as defined in Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 84.2, Hazardous Materials Transportation and Incident Management, must be documented as such in the traffic collision Investigation/Report. When the collision involved a hazardous material, or there is a question as to whether or not the collision involved a hazardous material, HPM 84.2 and related publications should be reviewed to ensure all policies and procedures are followed, notifications have been made, and proper documentation is completed. a. Traffic Collision Report. Complete the CHP 555, Pages 1 through 3 as outlined in the previous chapters. Additionally, note the following: (1) CHP 555, Page 1. (a) Record “Hazardous Material” in the Special Conditions box as outlined in Chapter 3. (b) Indicate the vehicle type code specific to the involved vehicle under the “Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste/Material Combination” type codes. The vehicle type codes are listed in Chapter 3. (c) Record the CA number. (2) CHP 555, Page 2. Mark the Hazardous Material box under the appropriate party number column, in the “Special Information” field. (3) CHP 555, Page 3. List known or suspected hazardous material exposure(s) and/or contamination(s) injuries to involved and uninvolved persons. Record the method of exposure (e.g., inhalation, skin contact). (a) Do not include these injuries in the number injured count on the CHP 555, Page 1, and do not complete “Extent of Injury” in this section if the injuries were sustained after the collision as a result of the hazardous material release. (4) CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental. Provide the following information in the Hazardous Material section of the collision narrative: (a) The shipping or container name of the hazardous material. (b) The carrier/shipper ID. 13-19 HPM 110.5 (c) The type of container/packaging (e.g., cylinders, metal or fiber drums). (d) The presence or absence of placards, labels, and/or shipping papers. (e) The name and address of the clean-up contractor, the method of cleanup, and the disposition of the waste material. b. In nearly all cases, the collision will fall under the qualifying information outlined in Chapter 8, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report; therefore, if appropriate, a CHP 555D shall be completed. 9. MEDICAL EMERGENCY-CAUSED COLLISION. A collision where the driver suffers a significant medical emergency (e.g., heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergency) and consequently becomes involved in a collision is documented as a traffic collision if the vehicle is originally or becomes in-transport and a damage or injury-causing event occurs. The following are possible circumstances and type of documentation required: a. The driver of a motor vehicle in-transport suffers a fatal heart attack (verified by a doctor or the coroner) and subsequently becomes involved in a traffic collision involving property damage only. (1) The driver died as a result of the heart attack and not the collision; therefore, the collision will be documented as a noninjury traffic collision. The PCF should be coded “C – Other Than Driver” with a detailed explanation provided in the report narrative. b. The driver of a motor vehicle in-transport suffers a nonfatal diabetic emergency (verified by a doctor or coroner) and subsequently becomes involved in a traffic collision involving a fatality (either the driver or another person). (1) The collision will be documented as a fatal traffic collision. The PCF may be attributed to the driver if there is sufficient evidence to prove the driver was negligent. If not, the PCF may be coded as “C – Other Than Driver.” In either case, the cause must be supported in the investigation narrative. c. The driver of a motor vehicle in-transport suffers a fatal heart attack (verified by a doctor or coroner) and the vehicle leaves the roadway. The vehicle continues through a field and comes to rest in a ditch. (1) If there is no property or vehicle damage, the event is not documented as a collision. HPM 110.5 13-20 d. The driver of a motor vehicle on private property suffers a stroke and subsequently becomes involved in a collision with a tree. The driver is found deceased at the scene. There are no other occupants. (1) If the death is attributed to the stroke (verified by the coroner), the event is not documented as a collision. (2) If the death is attributed to the collision, it will be documented as a motor vehicle nontraffic collision. 10. PASSENGER FALLS OR JUMPS FROM A VEHICLE. A collision involving the passenger of a motor vehicle in-transport who falls or jumps from the vehicle. a. An investigation and determination must be made of the driver’s culpability in the collision. If the driver is not responsible, the PCF should be coded C – Other Than Driver. b. An investigation and determination should be made as to the intent of the passenger that jumps from the vehicle. Based on the intent of the passenger and the reasonable consequence of the action, the event may be an intentional act and not a collision. (Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 34.) NOTE: If a thorough investigation cannot determine the intent of the passenger, the event should be documented as a collision. c. The Type of Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded H - Other and include a description. d. The Motor Vehicle Involved With field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be coded A – Non-Collision. e. A detailed summary of the events must be provided in the collision narrative. 11. CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21658(A) VERSUS SECTION 22107. a. Section 21658(a) CVC is applicable under the following conditions: (1) A driver makes, or is in the process of making, an unsafe lane change and becomes involved in a collision. (2) A driver makes, or is in the process of making, an unsafe lane change, causing another vehicle to take evasive action to avoid a collision, causing the latter vehicle to subsequently become involved in a collision. 13-21 HPM 110.5 (3) A driver begins to make a lane change, realizes it is not safe, loses control while quickly moving back into the original lane, and becomes involved in a collision. (4) The “Movement Preceding Collision” section should be marked “J - Changing Lanes” in the appropriate party column. b. Section 22107 CVC is applicable under the following conditions: (1) A driver allows their vehicle to veer left or right out of its lane, loses control, and becomes involved in a collision. (2) A driver fails to negotiate a curve in the roadway and becomes involved in a collision. (a) For examples 11.b.(1) and 11.b.(2) the “Movement Preceding Collision” field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be marked “M - Other Unsafe Turning” in the appropriate party column, if the collision occurs other than on a freeway. If the collision occurs on a freeway, mark R – Other in the appropriate party column, and write in “Unsafe Turn.” (3) A driver swerves to avoid a stationary object and becomes involved in a collision. (a) The Movement Preceding Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be marked “B – Proceeding Straight” or with the movement of the vehicle prior to the evasive maneuver. Document the party’s movement in the narrative. (4) A driver simply drifts out of the lane and collides with an object either before or after leaving the road. (a) The Movement Preceding Collision field on the CHP 555, Page 2, should be marked “C – Ran Off Road.” 12. STAGED COLLISION. a. Types of Staged Traffic Collisions. (1) The Swoop and Squat Technique. Two suspect vehicles target one victim vehicle. The first suspect vehicle makes a safe lane change in front of the victim vehicle. The second suspect vehicle makes a quick lane change in front of the first suspect vehicle (the swoop), then aggressively applies the brakes (the squat). The first suspect vehicle is forced to stop suddenly and the unsuspecting victim collides with the rear of the first suspect vehicle. HPM 110.5 13-22 (2) The Sudden Stop Technique. The suspect vehicle pulls in front of the victim vehicle prior to a red traffic signal or stop sign. The suspect vehicle pulls forward into the intersection. When the victim vehicle starts moving forward, as in normal traffic situations, the suspect vehicle suddenly stops causing the victim vehicle to rear the suspect vehicle. (3) Collisions Involving the Victim Vehicle Backing. (a) Driveway. The suspect vehicle waits for the victim vehicle to begin backing out of a driveway. The suspect vehicle then drives into the path of the victim vehicle causing a collision. (b) Parking Lot. Similar to the driveway technique, but instead of a driveway, the victim vehicle will be backing out of a parking stall. (4) Pedestrian. The suspect pedestrian will wait for the victim vehicle to pass at a crosswalk or back out of a driveway. When the victim vehicle passes, the suspect walks into the side of the vehicle and claims to be struck. (5) Right-of-Way Collisions. The suspect driver yields the right-of-way to the victim driver. The victim driver proceeds forward and the suspect drives into the victim vehicle causing a collision. (6) Phantom Vehicle. The vehicle the suspect claims caused the damage does not exist. All damage was caused by the suspect driving into a fixed object or by some other means of intentionally creating damage to the suspect vehicle. (7) Fabricated or Paper Collisions. (a) This is a collision which has not actually occurred. This type of collision is normally documented as a Counter Report or a Late Reported collision. (b) Vehicles with pre-existing damage may be used or a vehicle may be intentionally damaged. (8) Stuff-in Passengers. In this situation an individual claims to be a passenger after the collision has occurred. Municipal bus lines are a frequent target of this type of insurance fraud. 13-23 HPM 110.5 b. Fraud Recognition and Indicators. (1) Staged Collisions. (a) A victim or witness claims the collision appeared to be an intentional act. (b) The suspect vehicle is an older model with prior damage. (c) There are numerous passengers in the suspect vehicle. (d) Passengers in the suspect vehicle either seem to not know each other or where they were going, or make conflicting statements to the same. (e) Suspicious actions of drivers and passengers prior to collision. 1 Watching the victim vehicle. 2 Boxing the victim vehicle in traffic. 3 Communications between swoop vehicle and squat vehicle (e.g., hand signals, cellular telephones, handheld radios). (f) Nonvisible injuries are claimed (e.g., soft tissue injuries). (g) The driver and passenger(s) do not have satisfactory identification. (h) The vehicle is insured for an excessive amount compared to the value of the vehicle. (i) An injury is claimed when there is no, or very little, damage to either vehicle. The suspect begins to “play up” the injury when the police arrive. (j) Late reported injury. (k) The suspect driver is over-concerned with victim’s insurance coverage. (l) Rental vehicle. (m) The suspect is hesitant to file a police report. (2) Fabricated Collision or Paper Collision. (a) There is major damage to the vehicle with no injuries claimed by passengers. HPM 110.5 13-24 (b) There is a lack of physical evidence (e.g., tire friction marks, broken glass) or damage to one vehicle which is inconsistent with the damage on the other vehicle. (c) The vehicle damage is not consistent with driver or passenger statements. (d) One of the vehicles is inoperable. (e) The driver readily admits liability for the collision. (f) Damaged vehicles were taken to the same repair shop. (g) Both parties have the same doctor and attorney and are claiming soft tissue injuries. (h) Both parties have unsatisfactory identification. (i) Vehicles are not available for inspection. (j) There is no description of the “phantom vehicle.” (k) There are numerous passengers involved. c. Preliminary Investigation. (1) On Scene. (a) Photograph damage and evidence. (b) Obtain statements from all involved parties separately. Statements should be written by the suspect or recorded. Be sure to ask clarifying questions. (c) Ask questions regarding injuries. Photograph injuries if possible. (d) Identify each occupant and verify identification. Obtain statements from all passengers in the vehicle or any witnesses who claim to have seen the collision. Be sure to separate passengers and witnesses before interviewing and ask clarifying questions. (e) Information to obtain from the passengers: 1 Seated position in vehicle, in order to determine the mechanism of injury, consistency of statements, and properly identify the driver. 13-25 HPM 110.5 2 Whether or not the passengers know one another, or are just mutual acquaintances of the “capper.” 3 Where are they going to or coming from? Check for inconsistent statements. 4 Note any discrepancies in statements from the passengers. (2) Late Reported Collisions. (a) Inspect all vehicles for recent damage. Identify any damage which appears to be “old.” (b) Photograph the vehicle, the driver, and all damage, including any damage which appears to be from a previous collision. (c) Obtain written statements and ask clarifying questions. (d) Verify the driver’s identification, registration, and the vehicle identification number. d. Key Personnel in a Staged Collision Scheme. (1) The Doctor. (a) The doctor provides medical care to the injured passengers in the suspect vehicle. (b) Injuries are normally soft tissues which are hard to refute. (c) Injuries normally take several visits with the doctor before fully treated. (d) Medical bills are the greatest source of income; therefore, the greatest motivation for staged collisions. (2) The Capper or “Administrator." (a) The capper recruits key players, drivers, and passengers for the staged collision. (b) The capper may be affiliated with a body repair shop to inflate claims against the insurance company. (3) The Law Firm. Files claims with the insurance company for claim settlements. HPM 110.5 13-26 e. Collision Report. (1) When there are indications a traffic collision has been staged, enter “550” in the Special Conditions box on the CHP 555, Page 1, and forward a copy of the report to the California Department of Insurance (DOI) at the address listed below. (2) The DOI will process the case and forward it to their closest regional office for investigation. f. Resources. (1) California Highway Patrol Enforcement and Planning Division Collision Investigation Unit 601 North 7th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 843-3455 (2) California Department of Insurance – fraud@insurance.ca.gov Fraud Division – Intake Unit 9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95826 (916) 854-5760 (3) National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) 2001 East Financial Way, Suite 100 Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 963-6058 (4) For additional resources, refer to Annex A, California Department of Insurance, Fraud Division Regional Offices. g. Applicable Code Violations. (1) Insurance Fraud – Section 550 PC and California Insurance Code (CIC) Section 1871.4. (2) Capping – Business and Professions Code, Section 650 and CIC Section 750. (3) Conspiracy – Section 182 PC and Title 18, United States Code Section 371. (4) Mail Fraud – Title 18, United States Code Section 1341. 13-27 HPM 110.5 13. COLLISIONS ON TRIBAL LANDS. When investigating a collision on tribal lands (as defined in Chapter 2, paragraph 66.), the collision investigation should be completed as outlined in previous chapters with the following information specific to collisions occurring on tribal lands. a. Traffic Collision Report. The CHP 555 shall be documented as follows: (1) CHP 555, Page 1. (a) The number associated with the Tribal Lands shall be listed under “Reporting District.” (Refer to Chapter 3, Annex G.) (b) If the collision occurred on a state- or county-maintained highway, enter the appropriate Area/Line beat code. If the collision did not occur on a state- or county-maintained highway, enter beat code 903. (c) “Tribal Land Reportable” or “Tribal Land Non-Reportable” shall be marked under the “Special Conditions” box. (Refer to Chapter 3, paragraphs 2.l. and 2.m.) (2) CHP 555, Page 2. Should be coded as usual with the following exceptions: (a) If a reportable collision involves a tribal member on their tribal land, mark “B – Other Improper Driving” for the PCF, unless the tribal member is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. For reportable collisions involving tribal members on another tribe’s reservation, or by nontribal members, enter the CVC violation considered to be the PCF. (b) Officers shall not issue a citation to a tribal member as a result of a traffic collision occuring on their tribal land. This does not preclude the filing of criminal charges if the involved party is arrested as a result of any of the following: 1 Fatality. 2 Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. 3 Hit and run. HPM 110.5 13-28 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 13-29 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION REGIONAL OFFICES Benicia Regional Office 1100 Rose Drive, Suite 100 Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 751-2000 Fresno Regional Office 1780 East Bullard Avenue, Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 440-5900 Inland Empire Regional Office 9674 Archibald Avenue, Suite 100 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 919-2200 Orange Regional Office 333 South Anita Drive, Suite 450 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 712-7600 Sacramento Regional Office 9342 Tech Center Drive, Suite 500 Sacramento, CA 95826 (916) 854-5700 San Diego Regional Office 10021 Willow Creek Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 693-7100 Silicon Valley Regional Office 18425 Technology Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 201-8800 South Los Angeles County Regional Office 5999 East Slauson Avenue City of Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 278-5000 Valencia Regional Office 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 375 Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 253-7400 HPM 110.5 13-30 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 14-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 14 EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED TRAFFIC COLLISION DOCUMENTATION REVISED JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 14-3 EXAMPLES ................................................................................................................ 14-3 ANNEXES A – PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT .............................................................. 14-5 B – MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION ........................................... 14-11 C – SCHOOL BUS COLLISION ............................................................................... 14-23 D – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION .................................... 14-39 E – ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION .............................................. 14-55 F – FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION ....................................... 14-73 HPM 110.5 14-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 14-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 14 EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED TRAFFIC COLLISION DOCUMENTATION 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides a number of example investigations and reports. The examples provided represent the proper formatting, text, and the expected level of quality. Additional information may, and in many cases should, be provided in the investigation documentation. 2. EXAMPLES. Policy requires each investigation performed by departmental personnel exhibit the best possible traffic collision Investigation and Report writing techniques. All traffic collision investigations shall be complete and answer the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how the collision occurred in a time sequential manner to the extent possible, based on the totality of available information. Additionally, each Investigation or Report shall be written in a clear and concise manner. The examples in Annexes A through F illustrate varied degrees of complexity, and represent the minimum level of documentation required. The appropriate level of investigation should be determined based on the unique circumstances surrounding each collision. The examples are written in various styles and are intended to be used as a guideline to assist in producing a quality product. HPM 110.5 14-4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 14-5 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT HPM 110.5 14-6 ANNEX A PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT (continued) 14-7 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT (continued) HPM 110.5 14-8 ANNEX A PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT (continued) 14-9 HPM 110.5 ANNEX A PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT (continued) HPM 110.5 14-10 ANNEX A PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY REPORT (continued) 14-11 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION HPM 110.5 14-12 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-13 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-14 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-15 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-16 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-17 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-18 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-19 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-20 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-21 HPM 110.5 ANNEX B MISDEMEANOR HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-22 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 14-23 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION HPM 110.5 14-24 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-25 HPM 110.5 INJURED / WITNESS / PASSENGERS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHP 555 Page 3 (Rev. 11-16) OPI 060 NUMBERDATE OF COLLISION (MO. DAY YEAR)TIME (2400)NCIC #OFFICER I.D. WITNESS ONLY PASSENGER ONLY AGE SEX INJURED WAS ("X" ONE)EXTENT OF INJURY ("X" ONE) FATAL INJURY SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY SUSPECTED MINOR INJURY POSSIBLE INJURY DRIVER PASS.PED.BICYCLIST OTHER PARTY NUMBER SEAT POS. AIR BAG EJECTED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED PREPARER'S NAME I.D. NUMBER MO. DAY YEAR REVIEWER'S NAME MO. DAY YEAR SAFETY EQUIP. Page 3 of 15 DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: 05/16/2011 1515 9252 024680 2011 05 2222 11 F 2 4F P C 0 YELENA VASKOVITCH (02/28/2000) 5561 CHILTON DR. ELK GROVE CA 95624 (916) 555-3895 WILL SEEK OWN AID POSSIBLE INJURY TO STOMACH. 12 F 2 3F P C 0 TATYANA VASKOVITCH (11/09/1998) 5561 CHILTON DR. ELK GROVE CA 95624 (916) 555-3895 WILL SEEK OWN AID POSSIBLE INJURY TO LEFT SHOULDER. 38 F DEBORAH LEAH CROSS (02/18/1973) 3726 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD ELK GROVE CA 95624 (916) 555-7639 1 68 M HERMAN HOWARD PITTMAN (04/06/1943) 1385 BLOSSOM HILL ROAD ELK GROVE CA 95624 (916) 555-3959 2 A LIST OF ADDITIONAL PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE #2 WAS PROVIDED BY LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PG. 13 D. SMITH 024680 05/16/2011 An Internationally Accredited Agency Chp555_1116.pdf ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-26 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-27 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-28 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-29 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-30 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-31 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-32 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-33 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-34 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-35 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-36 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) 14-37 HPM 110.5 ANNEX C SCHOOL BUS COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-38 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 14-39 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION HPM 110.5 14-40 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-41 HPM 110.5 INJURED / WITNESS / PASSENGERS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHP 555 Page 3 (Rev. 11-16) OPI 060 NUMBERDATE OF COLLISION (MO. DAY YEAR)TIME (2400)NCIC #OFFICER I.D. WITNESS ONLY PASSENGER ONLY AGE SEX INJURED WAS ("X" ONE)EXTENT OF INJURY ("X" ONE) FATAL INJURY SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY SUSPECTED MINOR INJURY POSSIBLE INJURY DRIVER PASS.PED.BICYCLIST OTHER PARTY NUMBER SEAT POS. AIR BAG EJECTED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED PREPARER'S NAME I.D. NUMBER MO. DAY YEAR REVIEWER'S NAME MO. DAY YEAR SAFETY EQUIP. Page 3 of 16 DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: 02/05/2012 2205 9760 15519 2012 02 9910 32 M 1 1 L G 0 MILO ALEX VARGAS (07/09/1979) 222 LINCOLN AVENUE, SALINAS CA 93901 (831) 555-1234 REFUSED TRANSPORT, MEDICAL WAIVER SIGNED MINOR ABRASIONS TO RIGHT HAND AND FOREARM, CONTUSION/ABRASION TO LEFT CLAVICLE AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO LEFT LEG. 40 M MICHAEL JOSEPH STOVER (12/24/1971) 112 WEST ORTEGA AVENUE APT 2-B, SANTA BARBARA CA 93111 (916) 555-8910 2 J. VIALOVOS 15519 02/06/2012 An Internationally Accredited Agency Chp555_1116.pdf 46 M ADAM JAMES MAYO (09/11/1965) 112 WEST ORTEGA AVENUE APT 3-B, SANTA BARBARA CA 93111 (916) 555-5678 1 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-42 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-43 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-44 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-45 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-46 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-47 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-48 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-49 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-50 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-51 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-52 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-53 HPM 110.5 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-54 ANNEX D DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE INVESTIGATION (continued) 14-55 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION HPM 110.5 14-56 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-57 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-58 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-59 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-60 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-61 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-62 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-63 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-64 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-65 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-66 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-67 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-68 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-69 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-70 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-71 HPM 110.5 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-72 ANNEX E ON-DUTY EMERGENCY VEHICLE COLLISION (continued) 14-73 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION HPM 110.5 14-74 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-75 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-76 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) INJURED / WITNESS / PASSENGERS STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHP 555 Page 3 (Rev. 11-16) OPI 060 NUMBERDATE OF COLLISION (MO. DAY YEAR)TIME (2400)NCIC #OFFICER I.D. WITNESS ONLY PASSENGER ONLY AGE SEX INJURED WAS ("X" ONE)EXTENT OF INJURY ("X" ONE) FATAL INJURY SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURY SUSPECTED MINOR INJURY POSSIBLE INJURY DRIVER PASS.PED.BICYCLIST OTHER PARTY NUMBER SEAT POS. AIR BAG EJECTED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED # NAME / D. O. B. / ADDRESS TELEPHONE (INJURED ONLY) TRANSPORTED BY:TAKEN TO: DESCRIBE INJURIES VICTIM OF VIOLENT CRIME NOTIFIED PREPARER'S NAME I.D. NUMBER MO. DAY YEAR REVIEWER'S NAME MO. DAY YEAR SAFETY EQUIP. Page 4 of 22 DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: EMS RUN NUMBER: 10/10/2011 0135 9252 011134 2011 10 8888 36 F MARY ANN BECKMAN (10/31/1974) 2525 EL CAMINO REAL, SACRAMENTO CA 95823 (916) 555-9012 41 M EVAN SCOTT SCRIBBLE (12/25/1970) 49 CHAMPION CIRCLE, WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 (916) 555-5309 (916) 555-7890 D. REICHENBERG 011134 10/12/2011 An Internationally Accredited Agency Chp555_1116.pdf (916) 555-8952 (916) 555-8901 4 5 14-77 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-78 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-79 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-80 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-81 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-82 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-83 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-84 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-85 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-86 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-87 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-88 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-89 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-90 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-91 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-92 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 14-93 HPM 110.5 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) HPM 110.5 14-94 ANNEX F FATAL COLLISION WITH FELONY PROSECUTION (continued) 15-1 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555E, SCHOOL BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT JUNE 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE ....................................................................................................................... 15-3 BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................... 15-4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 15-4 DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC NUMBER/OFFICER ID NUMBER ...................... 15-5 REPORT NUMBER .................................................................................................... 15-5 PARTY NUMBER ....................................................................................................... 15-5 DRIVER INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 15-5 VEHICLE INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 15-6 PASSENGER INFORMATION ................................................................................... 15-7 Number of Passengers on Board ............................................................................ 15-7 PREPARED BY .......................................................................................................... 15-8 REVIEWED BY/DATE ................................................................................................ 15-8 REVIEWED BY SBO/C/ID NUMBER/DATE ............................................................... 15-8 HPM 110.5 15-2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 15-3 HPM 110.5 CHAPTER 15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555E, SCHOOL BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT 1. SCOPE. This chapter provides instructions for completing the CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report. A CHP 555E shall be completed for all qualifying school bus collisions. HPM 110.5 15-4 2. BACKGROUND. a. School bus collisions are defined in Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions; California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 12517.1; and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Sections 1219 and 1237. Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 82.4, School Pupil and Farm Labor Transportation Safety, Chapter 3, School Bus Accidents, may be referenced for further assistance. b. Prior to 2009, individual California Highway Patrol (CHP) commands relied upon Area-specific forms to obtain the required reporting information for a school bus collision. In 2009, the CHP 555E was published to allow for the uniform collection of mandated information from school bus drivers, school buses, and students at collision scenes. 3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. To simplify these instructions, the numbers on the sample form on the preceding page correspond to the numbers of the following paragraphs. a. If more than one qualifying school bus is involved in a collision, a CHP 555E shall be completed for each school bus. b. The CHP 555E(s) will be inserted before the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report(s). If the report does not require a CHP 555D, the CHP 555E(s) will be the last page(s) of the report. c. The CHP shall investigate all school bus collisions as defined in Chapter 2 (additional references are CVC Section 12517.1, Definition of a Schoolbus Accident, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Sections 1219 and 1237). If another agency investigates a school bus collision as a courtesy report, the agency will forward the traffic collision report to the local CHP Area office for processing and forwarding to CHP Headquarters, Mail Processing File Unit (MPFU). Prior to forwarding the traffic collision report to MPFU, the School Bus Officer/Coordinator (SBO/C) shall review the report as outlined in HPM 82.4, Chapter 3, paragraph 6. d. Refer to HPM 82.4, Chapter 3, for policy regarding the review of school bus collisions by the local CHP Area SBO/C. e. School bus, as used in this chapter, unless specified otherwise, refers to a “Schoolbus” as defined by CVC Section 545, “Youth Bus” as defined by CVC Section 680, “School Pupil Activity Bus” (SPAB) as defined by CVC Section 546, and “General Public Paratransit Vehicle” (GPPV) as defined by CVC Section 336. 15-5 HPM 110.5 4. DATE OF COLLISION/TIME/NCIC NUMBER/OFFICER ID NUMBER. Enter the numeric month, day, four-digit year, time, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) number, and the investigating officer’s ID or badge number as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. These four categories are used to identify each collision reported to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System database. (Refer to Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report.) 5. REPORT NUMBER. Enter the original report or case number assigned to the collision by the CHP Area as completed on the CHP 555, Page 1. (Refer to Chapter 3.) 6. PARTY NUMBER. The party number shall correspond to the party number assigned to the qualifying school bus on the CHP 555, Page 1. 7. DRIVER INFORMATION. a. Upon being certified, each driver obtains specific certificates from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the driver may have restrictions placed on their driver license or certificate. (1) California Special Drivers Certificate (DL-45). Indicate “Yes” or “No” as to whether or not the driver has a DL-45 by marking the appropriate box. (2) If Yes, Special Certificate Number. If the driver has a DL-45, enter the certificate number. (3) Expiration Date. Enter the numeric month, day, and four-digit year expiration date of the DL-45 in this field. NOTE: The expiration date should correspond with the driver license expiration date issued by the DMV. (4) CHP Area Number. Enter the three-digit number of the certifying CHP Area. (5) Vehicle Type. Indicate the type(s) of vehicle(s) the driver is authorized to operate by marking the appropriate box(es). The vehicle(s) the driver is not certified to operate should be crossed out on the driver’s DL-45. (6) Restrictions. Mark the box(es) indicating all the restrictions shown, by code, on the front of the DL-45. The code definitions are on the reverse side of the DL-45. HPM 110.5 15-6 (7) Medical Certificate (Valid for 2 Years from Date of Exam). Indicate “Yes” or “No” as to whether or not the driver has a current medical examiner’s certificate by marking the appropriate box. NOTE: As of January 31, 2014, commercial drivers are no longer required to carry a paper medical certificate per 12502(b) CVC as long as the medical examiner’s certificate has been submitted to the licensing state. The date and status of the medical certificate will be reflected on the driver license record. (8) If Yes, Exam Date. If the driver possesses a medical certificate, enter the numeric month, day, and year of the driver’s medical exam. (9) Expiration Date. Enter the numeric month, day, and year the driver’s medical certificate expires. NOTE: Ensure the driver is in compliance with any restrictions listed on their medical certificate. (10) First Aid Certificate (Valid for 3 Years from Issue Date – Only Required for Drivers with a 6 Restriction on their Special Drivers Certificate). Indicate “Yes” or “No” as to whether or not the driver has a valid first aid certificate, by marking the appropriate box. (11) If Yes, Issue Date. If the driver possesses a first aid certificate, enter the numeric month, day, and year the first aid certificate was issued. (12) Expiration Date. Enter the numeric month, day, and year the driver’s first aid certificate expires. 8. VEHICLE INFORMATION. School buses, SPABs, youth buses, and GPPVs are inspected annually by the CHP. a. Each bus is required by CVC Section 2807 to display a CHP 292, Inspection Approval Certificate, in a visible and easy-to-reach area of the bus. Highway Patrol Manual 84.1, Motor Carrier Safety Operations, Chapter 5, School Bus Inspection; and Chapter 6, School Pupil Activity Bus, Youth Bus, and General Public Paratransit Vehicle Inspection, may be referenced for further assistance and instructions regarding the CHP 292. NOTE: Some buses may have a CHP 292A, Vehicle Inspection Certificate (Variable Seating). The CHP 292A also contains the information found on the CHP 292. 15-7 HPM 110.5 (1) Inspection Approval Certificate (CHP 292) Inspected by (Name and ID Number). Enter the name and ID number of the CHP employee who most recently inspected the bus. This information is found on the CHP 292 in the “Signature” and “ID Number” boxes. (2) Last Inspection Date. Enter the most recent inspection date of the school bus. This information is found on the CHP 292 in the “Date Certified” box. (3) CHP Area Number. Enter the CHP Area number listed with the most recent inspection date. This information is found on the CHP 292 in the “Loc. Code” box. (4) Rated Passenger Capacity. Enter the number of passengers the school bus is rated to carry. The information may be found on the CHP 292 in the lower left box on the form. NOTE: A school bus collision may also require a CHP 555D. Information not recorded on the CHP 292 is required by the CHP 555D (e.g., gross vehicle weight rating, carrier name, phone number). 9. PASSENGER INFORMATION. School bus passenger information shall be obtained in all school bus collisions. a. Number of Passengers on Board. Enter the total number of students on board the school bus at the time of the collision. A physical count should be conducted to verify a passenger list provided by the school bus driver. (1) Passenger lists may be obtained from the school bus driver, a representative of the carrier who operates the school bus, a representative of the school district responsible for the students, or from the students aboard the bus. (2) If a passenger list is obtained and there are no injuries to students, the list may be used in lieu of listing the passengers on the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. The list shall contain the same information found on the CHP 555, Page 3. If the list is not numbered, a number shall be assigned to each student to correspond with the seating chart on the CHP 555E. Information required on the CHP 555, Page 3, not found on the passenger/student list provided, shall be added to the list prior to it being attached to the Investigation in lieu of completing a CHP 555, Page 3 (e.g., date of birth, telephone number). (3) Safety equipment usage by students shall be documented. In a property damage only collision, equipment and usage may be documented in the “Other HPM 110.5 15-8 Factual Information” section of the narrative (e.g., Vehicle #2 was equipped with lap belts, Party #2 stated all passengers were wearing their lap belts at the time of the collision) or by code on the passenger/student list provided. (4) If the collision involved an injury, the safety restraint systems must be visually inspected and documented in the “Vehicle” section of the narrative. The usage for uninjured students may be noted by code on the passenger/student list provided by the school bus driver or district. The injured student(s) must be documented on the CHP 555, Page 3. The “Seat Pos.” box will indicate the same location, by row/seat, as shown on the CHP 555E. (a) For example, the injured student is listed as number 1 on the passenger list and seated in the far right seat of the second row on the bus. The number “1” will be entered in the “2F” box on the CHP 555E and 2F will be entered in the Seat Pos. box on the CHP 555, Page 3, for that student. b. Each passenger/student aboard a school bus shall be assigned a number as previously noted. The location of each student upon the school bus shall be noted on the CHP 555E seating chart. (1) If the involved school bus does not have a 3 x 3 seating configuration or is shorter than 15 rows, place an “X” in the seating positions that do not apply to the involved school bus. School buses with 2 x 2 seating configurations should have columns “C” and “D” marked with Xs. If a school bus has more than 15 rows, use an additional CHP 555E and renumber the rows to begin with 16, 17, etc. 10. PREPARED BY. Enter the name and ID number of the preparer of the document. This may be different than the investigating officer. 11. REVIEWED BY/DATE. Enter the report reviewer's name and the date reviewed in the appropriate boxes. These boxes are usually completed by the accident investigation review officer. 12. REVIEWED BY SBO/C/ID NUMBER/DATE. Enter the SBO/C reviewer’s name, ID number, and the date reviewed in the appropriate boxes. State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 15, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555E, SCHOOL BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT, REVISION #24 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 15, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555E, School Bus Collision Supplemental Report, has been added as a new chapter. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 14, NARRATIVE FORMAT AND EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED TRAFFIC COLLISION DOCUMENTATION, REVISION #23 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 14, Narrative Format and Examples of Completed Traffic Collision Documentation, has been changed to Chapter 14, Examples of Completed Traffic Collision Documentation, and has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · New injury definitions. · A revised CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 13, GUIDELINES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF UNCOMMON OCCURRENCES, REVISION #22 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Uncommon Occurrences, has been changed to Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Specific Collisions, and has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · Chapter title change. · School bus collision clarification. · New tribal lands policy. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 12, TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF REVISION #21 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 12, Traffic Congestion Relief, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 10, FORM REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES, REVISION #20 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 10, Form Requirements and Procedures, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · Include the digital transmission of collision reports and change in retention periods. · New injury definitions. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to the Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 9, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555-03, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT – PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY, REVISION #19 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 9, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555-03, Traffic Collision Report – Property Damage Only, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.18596.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 8, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555D, TRUCK/BUS COLLISION SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT, REVISION #18 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 8, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · Incorporates background of why this form is required. · Clarifies the criteria necessary to be met to qualify for the form to be required. · Addition of Class M driver license. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 7, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETEING THE CHP 556, NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL, REVISION #17 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 7, Instructions for Completing the CHP 556, Narrative/Supplemental, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · New injury definitions. · A revised CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.18596.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 6, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 4, FACTUAL DIAGRAM, REVISION #16 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 6, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 4, Factual Diagram, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · Updates to instructions on preparing the factual diagram. · Adds sample drawings of factual diagrams. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 5, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETEING THE CHP 555, PAGE 3, INJURED/WITNESS/PASSENGERS, REVISION #15 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 3, Injured/Witness/Passengers, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · New injury definitions. · A revised CHP 555, Page 3. · Addition of the Emergency Medical Services Run Number. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.18596.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 4, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 2, TRAFFIC COLLISION CODING, REVISION #14 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 4, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · Updates to instructions for proper coding of traffic collisions. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 3, INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE CHP 555, PAGE 1, TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORT, REVISION #13 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · New tribal lands policy. · Insurance coverage in on-duty emergency collisions changes. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to the Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 2, DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF COLLISIONS, REVISION #12 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications of Collisions, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · Updates to definitions. · Adds definitions for electric bicycle, electric motorized board, tribal lands, and school bus collisions. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to the Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, CHAPTER 1, RESPONSIBILITIES AND POLICIES, REVISION #11 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 1, Responsibilities and Policies, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · New injury definitions. · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Transportation Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security An Internationally Accredited Agency CHP 51 (Rev. 06/2013) OPI 076 Date: June 5, 2017 To: All Commands From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 001.9486.A16014.060 Subject: HIGHWAY PATROL MANUAL 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, MANUAL COVER, TITLE PAGE, FOREWORD, AND TABLE OF CONTENTS, REVISION #10 Highway Patrol Manual 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Manual Cover, Title Page, Foreword, and Table of Contents, has been revised to incorporate the following changes: · General edits for clarity. Questions regarding this revision should be directed to Enforcement and Planning Division, Collision Investigation Unit, at (916) 843-3455. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 060 State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency M e m o r a n d u m Safety, Service, and Security CHP 51WP (Rev. 11-86) OPI 076 Date: February 16, 2010 To: Holders of HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 1.13460.065.2008 4 0037 Subject: HPM 110.5, COLLISION INVESTIGATION MANUAL, REVISION #9 Attached are revisions to Highway Patrol Manual (HPM) 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 2, Definitions and Classifications, and Chapter 3, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 1, Traffic Collision Report. Additionally, attached are Chapter 13, Guidelines for the Investigation and Documentation of Uncommon Occurrences, and Chapter 14, Narrative Format and Examples of completed Traffic Collision Documentation. • Per AB 1115, qualifying criterion for an “On-Duty Emergency Vehicle” collision has been changed to include employer-leased or employer-rented vehicles while driven on official business. Chapters 2 and 3 have been revised to reflect the changes. • Several clarifying and new definitions have been added to Chapter 2. • Chapter 13 has been added to assist in the investigation and documentation of uncommon collision circumstances. Guidelines have been outlined to promote consistency in the documentation of such occurrences. • Chapter 14 has been added to provide high-quality example traffic collision documentation which may be used as a template by the field officer. REMOVE INSERT REVISION Main Table of Contents Main Table of Contents Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Holders of HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual Page 2 Any questions concerning this revision should be directed to Enforcement Services Division, Field Support Section, at (916) 843-3470. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 065 DISTRIBUTION: S(Holders of HPM 110.5) State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency M e m o r a n d u m Date: December 5, 2008 To: Holders of HPM 110.5 (Collision Investigation Manual) From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 1.16363.065.2006 4 0034 Subject: HPM 110.5, REVISION #8 Attached is a complete revision to HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 8, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report. The CHP 555D, Truck/Bus Collision Supplemental Report has been revised as of 1-07. Chapter 8 has been revised to reflect the new form. Remove Insert Chapter 8, Table of Contents Chapter 8, Table of Contents Chapter 8, Pages 8-1 through 8-7 Chapter 8, Pages 8-3 through 8-12 Annex A through C Questions concerning this revision should be directed to Enforcement Services Division, Field Support Section, at (916) 323-1483. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 065 DISTRIBUTION: Field Commands Headquarters Commands Uniformed Employees Allied Agencies Safety, Service, and Security CHP 51WP (Rev. 11-86) OPI 076 State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency M e m o r a n d u m Date: September 30, 2008 To: Holders of HPM 110.5 (Collision Investigation Manual) From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL Field Support Section File No.: 1.13460.065.2008 4 0024 Subject: HPM 110.5, REVISION #7 Attached is a complete revision to HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual, Chapter 1, Responsibilities and Policies. The purpose of this revision is to include the following: Establish policy in response to new legislation regarding California Highway Patrol responsibility to report train accidents to the Office of Emergency Services. Reflect the correct completion time frame of eight days. Include departmental bicycle collisions as a condition requiring an investigation format. Remove MAIT assistance criteria specifics outlined in Annex 1-B-1. Remove Insert Chapter 1, Table of Contents Chapter 1, Pages 1-1 through 1-11 Chapter 1, Pages 1-1 through 1-7 Annex 1-A-1 through 1-A-4 Annex 1-B-1 Questions concerning this revision should be directed to Enforcement Services Division, Field Support Section, Accident Investigation Unit at (916) 323-1483. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 065 DISTRIBUTION: Field Commands Headquarters Commands Uniformed Employees Allied Agencies Safety, Service, and Security CHP 51WP (Rev. 11-86) OPI 076 State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency M e m o r a n d u m Date: November 20, 2007 To: Holders of HPM 110.5 (Collision Investigation Manual) From: DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 065.15423.2006 4 0012 Subject: HPM 110.5, REVISION #6 Attached is a revision to HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual. Revisions dictate new policy relating to the utilization of Global Positioning Systems to capture the latitude and longitude coordinates of traffic collision scenes. In addition, new policy is being established allowing area commanders the ability to establish Standard Operating Procedure regarding the documentation of collisions using the report format. New policy specifically relates to “Complaint of Pain” traffic collisions. Please refer any questions regarding the contents of this revision to Field Support Section at (916) 323-1483. REMOVE INSERT REVISION(S) Chapter 1, Table of Contents Chapter 1, Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 3, Table of Contents Chapter 3, Table of Contents Chapter 3 Chapter 3 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 065 DISTRIBUTION: (3)Field Commands Headquarters Commands S(MAIT Coordinators and Team Leaders) Safety, Service, and Security CHP 51WP (Rev. 11-86) OPI 076 State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency M e m o r a n d u m Date: May 12, 2006 To: Holders of HPM 110.5 (Collision Investigation Manual) From:DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL File No.: 1.15423.065.2005 4 0048 Subject: CORRECTION TO HPM 110.5, REVISION #5 The previous Revision #5 of HPM 110.5, dated May 1, 2006, was issued in error. Please remove/insert the following pages into your manual as directed below. Attached is a partial revision of HPM 110.5, Collision Investigation Manual. This revision affects Chapter 4, Instructions for Completing the CHP 555, Page 2, Traffic Collision Coding, by instructing users to code “N” instead of “M” for collisions in which an air bag did not deploy and, in the investigating officer’s opinion, circumstances existed which should have led to such deployment. Remove Insert Chapter 4, Table of Contents Chapter 4, Table of Contents Chapter 4, pages 4-3 to 4-4 Chapter 4, pages 4-3 to 4-4 Annex 5-A-1 Annex 5-A-1 Questions concerning this revision should be directed to Field Support Section at (916) 323-1483. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER ATTACHMENT OPI: 065 DISTRIBUTION: Field Commands Headquarters Commands Uniformed Employees Allied Agencies Safety, Service, and Security CHP 51WP (Rev. 11-86) OPI 076