Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR)

Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist

Credential: Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist
Credentialing Agency: Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR)

Renewal Period: 5 years

An internationally recognized accreditation program open to police officers, engineers, educators and private consultants both all working in the field of traffic accident investigation and reconstruction within the United States and Canada. Although participation in the accreditation program is voluntary, people who are properly trained and experienced in accident investigation and reconstruction can successfully complete the examination and achieve accreditation.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR)

PO Box 1493
North Platte, NE  69103-1493

Phone: (800) 809-3818

Email: actaradmin@actar.org

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Any individual who is involved in preparing or offering expert opinion testimony with respect to the analysis of an automobile traffic collision is eligible to apply for Commission Accreditation.

The Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must submit an application with two passport size photos.
  • Candidates should submit supporting documentation, certificates or other items showing completion of the educational programs or for any other experience claimed in the application.
  • Candidates should provide the names and contact information for three references. Alternatively, candidates may provide three letters of recommendation. Such letter should include words that specifically show the person writing the letter knows that the candidate is applying for accreditation and how they are familiar with the candidate's work.
  • Optionally, a copy of the applicant's work product may be submitted. While it is not required with the application, submission of a sample of work showing an opinion offered by the applicant and the supporting documents for that opinion may be helpful in evaluating the applicant's qualifications

Written Exam Theory

  • Kinetic Energy
  • Conservation of Momentum
  • Time-Distance Evaluations
  • Physical Evidence from the road and vehicle
  • Photography
  • Lamp Analysis
  • Airborne Analysis

Practical Exam

  • Traffic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction: Candidates will be provided with photographs of a staged collision, vehicle data and damages, location and type of physical evidence and a skeleton diagram. Candidates will be asked to provide
    • Impact and departure speeds
    • Angles
    • Delta-V for each vehicle
    • Identifications of specific physical evidence

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist credential has the following recertification information:

  • During the 5 years after the examination, the Reconstructionist will be expected to gather a minimum of 80 continuing education units (CEU), credits or points.
  • Continuing education can be demonstrated by attendance at ACTAR approved collision specific training programs, attendance at seminars and by means of completing traditional education programs related to or applicable to accident investigation or reconstruction.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

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Proponent Funded

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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