Ridge Road Observation Paper

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On the above date and time I was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Ridge Road.

While facing North, sitting stationary for a red traffic signal on Leo Kidd Avenue, I observed a blue, 4 door Kia traveling West on Ridge Road in the left lane. When the traffic signal turned green, I proceeded to cross the intersection of Ridge Road. However, the Kia continued to travel West through the steady red light almost causing a collision.

I then activated my emergancy lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop. The final rest of both vehicles came to the parking lot of the Hardees restaurant, located at 8407 U.S. Highway 19.

I exited my patrol vehicle and I made contact with the White male/ driver, later identified as David Lee Jones. I advised Jones of the reason for the traffic stop. Jones acknowledged running the steady red light and he stated that the "sun was blocking his view." I asked Jones to produce his driver's license, vehicle registration and insurance. Jones then advised "I want to be honest, my license is suspended." Jones did provide the vehicle's …show more content…

The vehicle and A/C were left on for the juvenile backseat passenger. I then advised Officec. Peal to respond to the scene for assistance. Shortly after, Ofc. Peal arrived on scene.

Officer Peal stayed with the juvenile as I placed Jones in the backseat of my patrol vehicle. When asked, Jones advised me that his wife, Ashley Ellen Jones, was the registered owner of the vehicle. Furthermore, Ashley allowed Jones to drive the vehicle with the knowledged that his Florida DL was suspended. Jones stated "I called my mom when you were pulling me over, she should be here any minute."

Dispatch conducted a wants and warrants check on Jones with negative results. Dispatch further advised me that Jones had several DL suspensioj with the last one showing on 06/23/2017 for Canc-indef. Ashley Jones was listed as the registered

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