Traffic Unit
The Santa Clarita Valley Traffic Unit consists of one Sergeant, two Investigators, one Secretary and numerous field Deputies. The main goal of the Traffic Unit is to investigate collisions within the City Limits, and to decrease the number of collisions through enforcement of the California Vehicle Code. Traffic Units are many times the first emergency services to arrive on the scene of a traffic collision. They are responsible for providing first aid to victims, providing traffic control and securing any evidence at the scene. The Traffic Deputies then conduct a thorough investigation of each collision and submit a detailed report, outlining the summary of the crash and the cause.
As mentioned above, the Traffic Unit is also tasked with decreasing the number of collisions through enforcement of the Vehicle Code. Traffic Deputies can evaluate the causes of collisions throughout the City, and can identify high collision areas. They then focus their enforcement efforts in those areas, and pay special attention to the violations which most cause collisions.
Just because you get "Pulled Over", doesn't mean that you will be issued a citation. Each traffic stop is evaluated by the Deputy and a citation may or may not be issued. Usually a check of your past driving history coupled with the seriousness of the violation will help the Deputy determine if a citation is warranted. We understand that the costs involved with receiving a citation can be great, but the costs of a collision caused by unsafe driving would be much worse.
RED LIGHT CAMERA'S ARE ACTIVE
Beginning in August of 2004, numerous enforcement cameras were placed at various intersections throughout the City of Santa Clarita. In an effort to increase the safety of the residents of the City, the City Council authorized the new photo red light enforcement camera program at 20 intersections within the City of Santa Clarita.The cameras snap photos of violator's vehicle as well as the driver of the vehicle. Once the photo is processed, a citation is issued via USPS
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
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Did you know? February is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness month in the SCV. Read more: HERE!
Did you know? March is Traffic Safety Awareness month in the SCV. Read more: HERE!
