Which of the following is NOT one of the Cite Zones?

• A. Left rear bumper of patrol car
• B. Driver's seat of patrol car
• C. Front passenger area of patrol car
• D. Right rear bumper of patrol car

Answer: (A)

Cite Zones are the positions around a patrol car that officers use to safely issue citations and interact with the driver during a stop. The zones include the inside areas of the patrol car (like the driver’s seat area and the front passenger area) for communication and handling documents, and an exterior position on the right rear bumper that keeps the officer on the curb side and away from traffic while still giving a clear view of the stopped vehicle. The left rear bumper isn’t a Cite Zone because it sits on the driver’s side rear, where approaching traffic and limited visibility make it unsafe and less practical for issuing a citation. So, the left rear bumper is not one of the Cite Zones.