TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, TRAFFIC

ECOLOGY, AND TRAFFIC ECONOMY

Define Traffic Enforcement;
 Traffic enforcement is the action taken by the police, such as arresting,
issuing traffic citation ticket, and giving warning to the erring drivers for the
purpose of deterring and discouraging and/or to prevent such violation. This
is a process of policing the entire traffic system with a view to arresting and
punishing violators of traffic rules and regulations.
Identify the Goal of Traffic
Enforcement;
 The primary goal of the Traffic Enforcement section is to ensure the safety of
motorists and pedestrians. The Traffic Enforcement Unit is responsible for
keeping Seattle roadways moving during delays, reroutes and collision scenes,
civic functions, sporting events, processions, parades and during dignitary
visits. It goals are (PNP, 2009,)

1. To increase safety level;

2. To increase traffic efficiency; and
3. To ensure a harmonious and comfortable environment.
Types of traffic Enforcement Techniques;

Preventive Activities
 This includes preventive patrols, directing, supervising traffic, investigating
accidents and eliminating road hazards.
Persuasive Activities
 Such as oral, written warning or visible patrols.
Punitive Activities
 Normally dealt with by the courts, police or traffic authorities.
Functions of Traffic Enforcements

 1. Police Traffic Law Enforcement

the part of traffic enforcement
performed by the police and other agencies with police
power including deterrent to law violation created by the
presence of uniformed police officers and their special
equipment, special assistance to court and prosecutors, and
incidental service to highway users (PNP,2009,p.35).
 2. Court Traffic Law Enforcement
It is the part of traffic law enforcement
performed by the court by adjudication and penalization
(PNP,2009,p.35).
 KINDS OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION

1. TRAFFIC ARREST
-A traffic arrest may occur when an individual is taken
into police custody in connection with some kind of
traffic violation. The arrest typically occurs after the
police pull over someone due to a traffic stop.

2. TRAFFIC CITATION
- traffic citation is commonly known as a traffic ticket. The
citation is a piece of paper that describes one or more
violations that the person may have committed. On
receiving a traffic citation, the accused person should
appear before a court to pay an fine associated with the
charge or contest the charge.

3. TRAFFIC WARNING
- Is an enforcement action which does not contemplate
possible assessment of penalty by the court or
otherwise as a result of warning alone.
- Visual warning
- Verbal warning
- Written warning
 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PATROL
- Is a part of police traffic supervision witch consist of driving and walking here and
there in an area or to and from on a road for the purpose of traffic law enforcement
and provide traffice connected service to the public
OBJECTIVES OF TRAFFIC PARTOL
- deterring violation and dangerous driving
- detecting and apprehending violations
- observing and reporting traffic conditions
- observing and reporting road conditions and
- providing certain services to the public handling emergencies and keeping traffic.
Duties and responsibility of patrol officers
- Provide traffic control based on local and state regulations.
- Identify parking and traffic violations and issue tickets.
- Patrol assigned streets for any suspicious and criminal activities.
- Investigate incidents, collect evidences, interview witnesses and suspects and issues
arrest warrants.
- Prepare required documentations for court cases and serve as witness when needed.
- Arrest criminals and take them to jail.
- Attend dispute calls, address emergency situations and contact local police stations
when needed.
- Ensure that vehicles and pedestrians follow traffic rules and regulations.
- Control traffic and crowd during public events.
- Conduct investigation at accident scenes and call for medical and police help.
- Identify the reasons for accidents and develop action plans to avoid such accidents in
future.
- Report public safety hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Support police operations when required.
-Train and assist Junior Patrol Officers.
- Maintain patrol vehicles in good and safe conditions.
- Perform crime prevention surveys in assigned areas and to ensure safety of public.
Type of traffic patrol
LINE PATROL
- Linemen patrol segments of line to monitor the system and identity if new equipment or
repairs are needed to maintain power and reduce outages. Line patrols are carried out annually
on rotation basis and each year the focus is on specific areas as outlined
AREA PATROL
- an area or building, they move around it in order to make sure that there is no trouble there.
DIRECTED PATROL
- Officers may take personal charge of traffic control and direct traffic depending on the needs
of the incident.
 DIFINE TRAFFIC ECOLOGY
- Traffic ecology is the effect that traffic systems and management have on our
health, immediate environment, and climate. When installing a road or traffic hub,
close attention must be paid to the way it will affect population growth, air quality,
and emissions.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAFFIC AND URBANIZATION?
DITERMINE THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT
DIFINE TRAFFIC ECONOMY