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61 – Traffic Safety Policy & Procedure Page 16 of 19 2. Drivers that Pose an Immediate Threat to the Public a. The Registry of Motor Vehicles will suspend and/or revoke the license of bad drivers for bad driving behavior that constitutes an immediate threat to the driving public. Aggressive driving falls into this category. It is defined as operating a motor vehicle in an offensive manner, which is likely to endanger, threaten or otherwise intimidate other operators by engaging in any series of violations. b. Documenting Aggressive Driving i. Officers should note the violations and any other pertinent characteristics associated with aggressive driving behavior so as to better fully substantiate the charge. ii. A report and a "Request for Immediate Threat License Suspension Form (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Form # 20385) will be filled out and submitted to the Chief of Police outlining the incident. iii. After review, the Chief, or designee, will determine if the incident as outlined constitutes an immediate threat. If so, the report will then be submitted to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for action. iv. All officers are encouraged to fully assess each situation when deciding to file an Immediate Threat Form so as not to indiscriminately penalize the motoring public. This procedure is simply an additional tool designed to correct poor driving behavior before it leads to more potentially serious incidents. v. In all cases, a copy of the officer’s report shall be attached to the Request Form. F. Hazardous Roadway or Environmental Conditions [61.4.2] 1. Upon discovery of a hazardous highway or environmental condition, which sometimes are related, the officer shall notify the station and request that the appropriate agency be contacted. 2. IMMEDIATE HAZARD: When a hazard is identified and, in the officer's opinion, such hazard requires immediate correction (such as a fallen tree or electrical wires across any part of the traveled portion of the highway), officers shall inform dispatch of the situation. The officer will identify assistance or special equipment needed, if possible, or describe the situation if not able to do so. The officer will protect bystanders, the scene, direct traffic, and/or take any action necessary to correct the situation. 3. POTENTIAL HAZARD: When a hazard is detected that represents a potential crash situation but the threat of such is not immediate, the officer shall submit a report noting the hazard prior to the end of his/her shift. (This report shall be made available to the proper agency responsible and request that the department be notified of the actual or intended correction of the hazard within ten (10) working days.)