Traffic safety and flow continue to be prime concerns within the City of Torrance. Most citizens of Torrance report that some of their greatest concerns are traffic-related, such as congestion on major thoroughfares and problems with speeding vehicles within their neighborhoods. Traffic is further increased due to the high influx of daily visitors and workers into the City.
The goals and objectives of the Torrance Police Department Traffic and Special Events Division are to reduce the number and severity of traffic collisions in the City. This is done through education, accident investigation, and enforcement, and by working with the City's Community Development Department to address ongoing concerns. The Traffic and Special Events Division deploys motor officers, DUI officers, an education officer, parking enforcement officers, commercial enforcement officers and crossing guards to accomplish this goal.
In addition to traffic enforcement and education duties, the Division is also responsible for coordinating large special events within the City such as the annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade, and the 4th of July Celebration at Wilson Park.
View the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for information regarding common traffic related questions.
The Area Traffic Officer (ATO) Program was established to assist citizens with ongoing neighborhood traffic issues such as speeding, illegal parking or other traffic related issues. Many times these issues are a recurring problem that cannot easily be solved by regular traffic or patrol officers. Currently, we have two officers assigned as ATOs with one assigned to all areas of the City north of Torrance Boulevard and one assigned to all areas of the City south of Torrance Boulevard. If you have an ongoing traffic related issue in your neighborhood, please contact your ATO. If this is concerning an abandoned vehicle, please call the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at 618-2344.
Click here for Cell Phone Law FAQ sheet. View the video segment below regarding the new cell phone laws.
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Animal Control
The Traffic and Special Events Division is also responsible for the City of Torrance's Animal Control Program. For information on Animal Control, click here.
