Under what condition may an officer remove a vehicle or require the operator to move it?

The correct decision is that an officer may remove a vehicle or require the operator to move it when the vehicle is blocking traffic. This action is typically justified based on ensuring public safety and maintaining the smooth flow of traffic. Vehicles that obstruct roadways can create hazards for other drivers, impede emergency vehicles, or disrupt the orderly movement of vehicles, making it essential for law enforcement to intervene.

In scenarios where a vehicle is reported stolen or is parked in a no parking zone, those conditions may warrant investigation or citation, but they do not necessarily provide the immediate grounds for removal or requiring movement to the same extent as blocking traffic does. Being reported not stolen does not present a condition under which an officer would take action to move a vehicle, as it suggests the vehicle is legally parked and presents no issues.