Irvine PD Traffic Bureau

Last week, the City of Irvine City Council approved a grant which was awarded to the Irvine Police Department by the California Office of Traffic Safety. This grant for $415,000 funds special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries during the months of October 2020 through September 2021. Various education and enforcement activities include the following: DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to take suspected alcohol/drug-i...mpaired drivers and those unlicensed or with a revoked/suspended license off the road Traffic safety education presentations for youth and community members on distracted, impaired and teen driving, and bicycle/pedestrian safety Patrols at intersections with increased incidents of pedestrian and bike collisions Checking for seat belt and child safety seat compliance Motorcycle safety operations in areas with high rider volume and where higher rate of motorcycle crashes occur Speeding, red light, and stop sign enforcement Compilation of DUI Hot Sheets identifying repeat DUI offenders Specialized DUI and drugged driving training to identify and apprehend suspected impaired drivers Street racing enforcement and education This funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will help Irvine drivers #staysafe while visiting and traveling through our beautiful city! #inpartnershipwiththecommunity #ipdtraffic #drivesafely #OTS

Our s go out to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and Sgt. Cohen’s family during this extremely difficult time.

Yesterday, 10/19/20, one of our motor officers was working speed enforcement on Jamboree Road and Warner Avenue. This area has been home to several major traffic collisions. The posted speed limit is 60 MPH, yet vehicles often drive faster than that. Our officer observed a white Lamborghini Huracan Performante passing numerous vehicles while traveling at 103 MPH on Jamboree Road during busy day time traffic. The driver’s actions were dangerous to those traveling nearby. The driver was stopped and was arrested for CVC 23103 (a) Reckless Driving. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Just because your vehicle can go zero to 120 MPH in less than 7.7 seconds, doesn't mean it should! Stay safe Irvine drivers and follow the posted speed limits. #IPDTraffic #drivesafely #slowdown #inpartnershipwiththecommunity

Over the weekend, the Irvine Police Department again worked in partnership with several other Orange County agencies to target illegal street racing and interse...ction takeovers in Orange County. During Saturday night’s operation, officers witnessed cars racing on Main Street in the City of Irvine. Officers stopped one of the vehicles and the driver admitted to being involved in street racing. The driver was unlicensed and was in possession of narcotics. He was arrested for these violations and his car was impounded for 30 days. Illegal street racing is dangerous to community members and spectators. IPD will continue these operations as part of our overall traffic safety strategy. To report information about street racing or takeovers, please call the Irvine Police Department at (949) 724-7000. #Irvine #InPartnershipWithTheCommunity Irvine PD Traffic Bureau #StreetRacing #Takeovers

We would love to see one of our Irvine residents win a new laptop! There are still a few days left to enter... Let’s show the California Office of Traffic Safety how you bike or walk safely here in Irvine! #inpartnershipwiththecommunity #safetravels

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day - Dalai Lama Special thanks to the University Park Elementary School family who shared with us this photo of 1st grader Rafael, along with some kind words about their crossing guard: "Barbara is such a welcoming presence and we all were so grateful to see her regularly again once Irvine schools opened this Fall." We hope you have a great day at school today, Rafael! ... #inpartnershipwiththecommunity See more

Over the past two months, the Irvine Police Department has been working in partnership with several other Orange County agencies to target illegal street racing... and intersection takeovers. We will be continuing our enforcement efforts this weekend. Illegal street racing activities are inherently dangerous to innocent community members and spectators alike. In addition, these illegal activities cause extensive damage to roadways, costing thousands of dollars in repairs. To report information about street racing or takeovers, please call the Irvine Police Department at (949) 724-7000. #Irvine #InPartnershipWithTheCommunity #IPDTrafficBureau #StreetRacing #Takeovers

Traffic Signal Maintenance The traffic signals at Burt and Sand Canyon will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for scheduled maintenance. Stop signs will b...e in place and IPD traffic units will be monitoring traffic flow. Expect delays if you travel through this area. Use alternate routes if possible. See more

Tomorrow is #WalkorBike to school day! Lace up your walking shoes, or strap on your helmets! It'll be perfect weather to use human power to get to school. Who knows, you might even enjoy it and start a healthy habit! For information about your schools suggested routes: https://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine/suggested-routes-school... #Irvine #InPartnerShipWithTheCommunity #IPDTrafficBureau

On this last day of #CAPedestrianSafetyMonth, our partners at the California Office of Traffic Safety would like to remind you of these pedestrian safety tips! Stay safe Irvine! #GoSafelyCA #OTS #OfficeofTrafficSafety #IPDTraffic #TrafficTalk #inpartnershipwiththecommunity #thinktwostepsahead

As we reminisce over some old photos, we ask, have you had your cup yet today? We sure do miss our #coffeewithacop events throughout the city. We always enjoyed getting to chat with members of the community over a cup of joe. Although we can't host those events right now, we guarantee you that most of our motors are celebrating #nationalcoffeeday in full force!

Can you use a cell phone while stopped at a red light? The answer is "No". California Vehicle Code 23123.5 (a) states, "A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone [...] unless the wireless telephone [...] is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation, and it is used in that manner while driving."... You are considered "driving" even while stopped at a red light. Additionally, using a cell phone isn't limited to just texting or making a phone call. Any non-hands-free use of a cell phone while driving is a violation and could result in a citation. Reduce your distractions and stay alert while driving #FunFactFriday #DistractedDriving #StayAlert #IPDTraffic #TrafficTalk #OfficeofTrafficSafety #TrafficEnforcement

The crossing guards are dusting off their stop signs and whistles this morning while adding a mask or face shield to their uniform! We hope all of our crossing guards and students have a wonderful first day back to school! Stay safe as you travel to and from school today. We don't want your excitement to keep you from making good decisions. For our Irvine drivers in and around school zones, please be cautious and obey all laws, and signage (including the stop signs our c...rossing guards hold high in the air). #inpartnershipwiththecommunity #staysafe #backtoschool #IPDTraffic #drivesafe See more