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About Terry Godchaux
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I can answer questions about vehicle safety issues, vehicular counter-terrorism training, police pursuits in general (specifically for california), emergency response in general (specifically for california), criminal justice, and police academy training.
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I have recently retired as a Deputy Sheriff from California. I have served in Patrol, Investigations and Narcotics.
My last position for 10 years was assigned to our Regional Training Center at the Police Academy. I taught at the Academy and administrated the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). I also was a subject matter expert in narcotics and vehicle operations and training. I also served as a member of CalPOST.
I am a subject matter expert in vehicle operations, vehicle safety, code-3,
pursuit, and counter-terrorism operations. I have also served as a subject
matter expert for the California Police Officer Science and Training (CalPOST)
consortiums within the state.
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Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for EVOC
Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for Simulations
Former P.O.S.T. Board Member for the Sheriff’s and Police Academy
Former Instructor for the Las Positas College (A.J. EVOC)
Former Instructor for San Joaquin Delta College (A.J. EVOC)
Former Lead Instructor for EVOC at the ACSO Police Academy
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Numerous within the S/O I had worked for.
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Baccalaureate Degree in Pre-law
Management and Administration Certificate
Basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate
Intermediate California P.O.S.T. Certificate
Advanced California P.O.S.T. Certificate
California P.O.S.T. Crises Management
California P.O.S.T. Crime Prevention Training
California P.O.S.T. Advanced Crime Prevention Training
California P.O.S.T. Environmental Engineering School
California P.O.S.T. Drug Recognition Expert
California P.O.S.T. DARE Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Tactical
California P.O.S.T. Firearms Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Driver Awareness Instructor (DAI)
California P.O.S.T. Pursuit Driving Training Instructor (DTI)
California P.O.S.T. Basic Motorcycle School
California P.O.S.T. Motorcycle Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Tactical Vehicle Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Dignitary Protection Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Counter-Terrorist Instructor
California P.O.S.T. Driver Simulator Instructor
California P.O.S.T. P.I.T. certification
Barricade Braking certification
California P.O.S.T. Counter Terrorism Driving School
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I currently work as a contract Instructor for the Jutice Department when training needs concerning EVOC arise outside of the U.S.
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You are here: Experts > Parenting/Family > Protecting your Home and Family > Transportation and Vehicle Safety > Mopeds
Expert: Terry Godchaux - 9/19/2008
Question
Terry,
I know that in California mopeds are generally legal if they met certain qualifications like having working headlights, blinkers etc... What are all of these requirements? And are they legal in all counties in California? If not, are they legal in the San Juaquin county?
Answer
Hi Stephanie and welcome to AllExperts!
Firstly, around 1981 California had written an Assembly Bill that allowed Moped style scooters to be legally operated within the State of California.
The rules governing their use was as follows:
1) Must be 16 years of age or older
2) Must wear a helmet
3) Must not carry passengers
4) Must only operate on roadways that are posted 25-mph or less, or in a class-2 bicycle lane
5) Must not exceed 15-mph at any time.
6) Horsepower cannot exceed 5-HP
7) Must obey all laws and use hand signals similar to bicycle operation.
8) If operation is at night, must have approved lighting (headlight, tail light, turn signals)
407.5 (a) of the Vehicle Code handles these types of vehicles.
These are basic requirements, and they allow cities and counties to enact ordinances that can either modify or completely restrict Moped use.
Many cities ad counties have completely banned their use on public roadways, which only leaves private property as a place for them to be used.
San Joaquin County has no restrictions, however, the city in which you desire to operate the vehicle may. It is best to contact your local Police Department or Sheriff's office to find out.
I hope this has helped. Please write back should you have others questions!
Have a great day.
Terry
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