Traffic

TSlideshow Motorcycle Piche goal of the Traffic Unit is to assist in the safe, smooth traffic flow and reduce collisions within our city. The traffic officers utilize community-oriented policing. Traffic issues are addressed with an Education-Engineering-Enforcement emphasis.

Community Outreach

Our traffic officers will participate in numerous community events to teach safety. These include:

                • Bicycle rodeos
                • Driver education courses at our high schools
                • Driver safety course for seniors

Responsibilities

  • Investigation of traffic collisions
  • Enforcement of traffic laws
  • Red Light Photo Enforcement
  • DUI enforcement
  • Calls for service
  • Parking issues
  • Special events
  • Citizen complaints or traffic concerns

Traffic Safety Tips

  • Don’t drink and drive. Use a designated driver if you are away from home and drinking.
  • Wear your seat belt. A properly worn seat belt will lessen the severity of injury if you are involved in a collision.
  • Obey speed limits. Almost half of the injury collisions in Citrus Heights occur as the result of one or both drivers driving at an unsafe speed.
  • Leave early, don’t be rushed. Drivers who are rushed or running late may drive too fast.
  • Who has the Right of Way? Find out.
  • Does your child need a Booster Seat? Find out.

Submitting a Traffic Tip

  • To submit a traffic tip, please call our non-emergency number: 916-727-5500. Our dispatch team will log and route the tip to the appropriate personnel.

Rules of the Road

  • For additional information, visit the DMV website by clicking the link below:
California DMV