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508Garden Grove Police Department
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DepartmentTraffic Control - 1Traffic Control
508.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to develop policy and procedures to govern the movement and control
of vehicles and pedestrians and to gather information on traffic control problems at special events
and incidents.
508.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL SURVEYS
An annual survey shall be conducted by the Special Services Lieutenant or his designee to
determine the necessity of fixed point traffic control in areas surrounding major shopping and
high volume traffic areas in their respective teams. If necessary, mobile traffic control devices and
barricades will be utilized to assist the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians in
these areas. Mobile traffic control devices and barricades can be obtained from Public Services,
as needed.
Results of the survey will be distributed to Community Policing Bureau officers, as well as the
Community Policing Bureau Commander. These potential points will be identified on Division
maps, and a copy of this survey will be maintained by each Division Lieutenant.
508.3 ANNUAL PARKING SURVEY
Each Division Lieutenant will, in conjunction with Traffic Engineering and on an annual basis,
survey parking spots within their respective divisions to identify any specific needs or deficiencies
in the parking control activities. The survey should cover the following areas:
(a)Tow away zones
(b)No parking zones
(c)Restricted parking zones
Should a parking deficiency be noted in the survey, it shall be reported to Traffic Engineering
via memorandum for their review and action in conjunction with the Traffic Committee and City
Council.
508.3.1 PARKING ENFORCEMENT
All existing parking regulations will be enforced with reasonableness and impartiality in all areas
of the city.
These parking regulations are specific in the California Vehicle Code and in the Garden Grove
Municipal Code.
The Traffic Commander will direct specific procedures to address the following parking control
situations.
(a)Time zone control
(b)Peak traffic hour restrictions
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DepartmentTraffic Control - 2(c)Tow away zones
(d)Weather emergencies
(e)No parking zones
(f)Public and private parking lots
(g)General parking surveillance (vehicle or foot patrol)
(h)Towing of illegally parked vehicles
508.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL - SPECIAL EVENTS
Each Division Lieutenant will be responsible for traffic control at special events. The services of
special units, Public Services, Fire Department personnel and any other needed services shall be
coordinated by the Division Lieutenant or his designee who shall ensure that all adequate services
and personnel are provided.
Any group or organization holding events such as parades, bicycle races, foot races, street parties,
or any other event which requires the use of any city roadway(s) will be required to contact the
police department well in advance of such an event. The Division Lieutenant or his designee will
determine the best route or area to be used for the event. The criteria used in approving the
locations shall be to determine the route or area which will cause the least amount of disruption of
traffic flow. The Division Lieutenant will ensure that the requesting group contacts other affected
city departments and agencies for any required permits and clearances.
Once a route to be followed or an area to be used has been determined, the Division Lieutenant
shall determine the needed manpower for the event. The Division Lieutenant or his designee
will coordinate police officer traffic control. Should the organization sponsoring the event supply
volunteers, they will be used to assist police officers at assigned locations.
508.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL - FIRE SCENES
Officersassignedtotrafficcontrolatfiresceneswillberesponsibleforassuringthat roadways in the area
are accessible to all emergency vehicles. The officer assigned to a fire scene may close roads as
necessary to facilitate the response of emergency vehicles. Officers who are assigned to traffic
control at fire scenes will continue traffic control until the conclusion of the incident or until properly
relieved by another officer.
If a fire is reported, police units respond ONLY when requested by the Fire Department. If response
is requested, police units respond Code 2 unless otherwise directed. A police unit is dispatched
on all structural fires, if requested. The primary responsibility of police units at a fire scene is
traffic and pedestrian control while the Fire Department has primary function of controlling and
containing the fire.
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DepartmentTraffic Control - 3508.6 TRAFFIC CONTROL - ADVERSE ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Officers will direct traffic in emergency situations created by adverse road and weather conditions.
The traffic must be manually controlled until the problem is resolved or until temporary traffic
controls are put in place.
The first officer at the scene of an emergency will advise Communications of the problem and
request that they contact the appropriate agency needed to resolve the problem. The officer will
also request any emergency services which may be required.
508.7 POLICE ESCORTS
The police department will not provide Code 3 escorts under any circumstances. In the event of a
medical emergency, a paramedic unit will be requested. In a life saving situation, an officer may
transport with his vehicle only with the approval of a supervisor or Station Commander.
Non-emergency escorts for parades, special events, oversized loads, etc.