Code 18 corresponds to which status?

• A. Out of service (personal)
• B. Traffic stop
• C. Traffic detail
• D. Hit and run

Answer: (D)

Code 18 indicates a hit and run. This status is used when a motor vehicle collision has occurred and the driver leaves the scene before exchanging information or rendering aid. Responders focus on locating the fleeing vehicle and protecting the scene, collecting details such as the vehicle’s description, license plate, direction of travel, and any witnesses. If injuries or property damage are involved, dispatch may request EMS and coordinate with investigators for follow-up. The other statuses refer to different situations: being out of service for personal reasons means unavailable; a traffic stop is when stopping a vehicle for a suspected violation; a traffic detail is a planned enforcement assignment.