Acronyms
Quick reference list of acronyms for Patrol Guide Section 217. Keep this page handy while reading and doing practice questions.
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Acronyms & Definitions
Definitions shown as used in Patrol Guide Section 217.
BIG DRAFT
PG 217-01
BIG DRAFT vehicles are not required to carry insurance cards.
B – Buses
I – ICC authorized
G – Government owned
D – Diplomatic / Consular / Staff, see PG 209-07
R – Rental
A – Authority of Public Service Commission
F – Farm vehicles, certain ones
T – Taxi
Study Reminder: Use BIG DRAFT to remember the vehicles that are not required to carry insurance cards.
PCB
PG 217-09
When requesting a DARP Tow, advise Communications of the PCB.
P – Plate number
C – Color
B – Body type
Important: Do not transmit the vehicle make, model, or year.
15,000 GEAR
PG 217-09
Do not automatically request a DARP Tow for 15,000 GEAR vehicles or situations.
15,000 – Vehicles weighing 15,000 pounds or more; only DARP if they want it
G – Government owned; only DARP if they want it
E – Evidence, arrest, or investigatory vehicles; Department Tow, never DARP
A – Authorized Tow; collision on a bridge, highway, or in a tunnel
R – Rotation Tow; never DARP for stolen or abandoned vehicles
Key Point: 15,000 GEAR helps identify when DARP Tow is limited, not used, or replaced by another tow procedure.
Tip: Use this page while studying Patrol Guide Section 217. These acronyms are useful for quick recall, practice questions, and scenario-based prompts.