Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) RADIO Practice Exam

Which code is used to report an abandoned vehicle?

1. 918V

2. 919

3. 917A

4. 917S

The correct answer is: 917A

The code used to report an abandoned vehicle is 917A. This designation specifically identifies situations where a vehicle has been left unattended for a certain period and is deemed to be abandoned, which can pose safety hazards and obstruct public areas. Codes in the reporting system are created to streamline communication among law enforcement and to provide clarity on various situations. In this case, "917A" conveys that the situation involves the abandonment of a vehicle, which encompasses both the location and condition necessary for it to be classified as such. Other codes, while related to enforcement and public safety, refer to different issues. For instance, the code associated with disabled vehicles or other specific nuances would not apply to the scenario defined as an abandoned vehicle. Each code serves to ensure that responders can quickly understand the situation and respond appropriately.