Code 905 refers to which of the following?

• A. Abandoned automobile
• B. Vehicle Collision - Drunk Involved
• C. Message received
• D. Out of Service - Rest Relief

Answer: (A)

Code 905 means an abandoned automobile. This is used when a vehicle is left unattended and not in use, potentially creating a hazard, obstructing traffic, or on public property with no clear operator around to move it. When you encounter this, you assess safety first, note the location and condition of the vehicle, look for license plates or a VIN, and contact dispatch to check for ownership or to arrange tow or removal if needed. The goal is to determine if the vehicle can be safely left, needs to be tagged or removed, or if further follow-up is required.

This doesn’t describe a motor vehicle collision involving alcohol, a simple message acknowledgment, or an officer’s rest status, so those scenarios aren’t what the code is referring to.