Irvine PD Traffic Bureau

01/06/2022

New Year, New Changes....

The sun is setting on the Irvine PD Traffic Bureau page. For continued traffic and other related information, please follow the Irvine Police Department page!

Thank you for all of your continued support.

11/30/2021

Closing out the month of November deserves an acknowledgement to .

In 2003, two friends took on the challenge to find 30 others willing to bring back the moustache. Inspired by a fundraising campaign for , these friends decided to have their campaign dedicated to men's health and . Official campaigns now occur in more than 21 countries to fund over 1,000 men's health programs. For more information, please go to: us.movember.com

Each year, members of the Irvine Police Department join the Movember movement. Now, tell us: Who wore it best?

11/17/2021

More than 100 people turned out for the bicycle skills training class we hosted this past Saturday for our elementary aged cyclists. We’re pretty confident we have some safer riders in and around Irvine as a result!

Thank you to all the parents who brought their children to attend the Irvine Police Department Traffic Bureau's Safety Training and Riding Skills class on Saturday!

⚽ Orange County Soccer Club donated two soccer match tickets to each participant. Thank you for your partnership and good luck in the Western Conference Finals!

We appreciate everyone who came or supported this class for taking the time to ensure kids' safety when they are out biking in the community.

11/05/2021

- We're taking it back a few weeks to our Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Training we hosted at the Civic Center. It was a pretty full house and we appreciate all of those in attendance!

11/02/2021

Riding a bike takes skill and preparation. Please do all that you can to make sure you arrive safely at your destination.

General Bike Safety Tips:
🚲 Keep your bicycle in good mechanical condition (tires, chain, brakes).
🚲Obey all traffic rules and signs -- always give proper hand signals.
🚲Walk your bike across busy intersections.
🚲Always ride with the traffic - as close as possible to the right side of the road.
🚲Be sure the roadway is clear before entering.
🚲Always ride single file and watch for opening car doors.
🚲Most bicycles are built to carry one person -- YOU! And you alone.
🚲If you must ride your bike at night be sure your headlight and reflectors are in good condition.
🚲Select the safest route to your destination and use it. Avoid busy streets and intersections.
🚲Yield right of way to pedestrians.
🚲Always wear a bicycle helmet.

Kids K-8 can learn more at the free Irvine PD Traffic STARS Bicycle Safety Class on Saturday, November 13. More information here: https://fb.me/e/28edNrfHq.

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween from your IPD Traffic Bureau 💀🎃👻.

While trick or treating 🍬🍭, be sure to look both ways when crossing the street, and carry some sort of light💡 so you can be seen!

10/31/2021

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! Here's some helpful tips to keep you and your little ones safe this year:

• Make sure costumes fit to prevent trips and falls.
• Decorate costumes and bags/buckets with reflective tape.
• Have kids use flashlights or glow sticks to make it easier for drivers to see them.
• Walk on sidewalks, when available. Avoid darting into the street or crossing between parked cars.
• Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

10/29/2021

This week, some of our traffic personnel assisted in . We ❤️ seeing the administrators and teachers getting out there and walking to school with their students! Special thanks to the PTA’s and schools who invited us to participate.


Westpark Elementary IUSD, Plaza Vista, Brywood Pta, Brywood Elementary School, Northwood Elementary Irvine Unified School District

10/18/2021

Today is the beginning of National School Bus Safety Week! The Office of Traffic Safety, in partnership with the Irvine Police Department, supports efforts throughout the state to encourage drivers to always stop for school buses for the safety of children.

School buses are the safest way for children to get to school. But part of maintaining that safety is creating a safe environment around school buses. That means understanding what to do when you encounter a school bus, and being extra careful in school zones, particularly during pick up and drop off times.

When a school bus flashes its red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), drivers in both directions must stop until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing.

10/14/2021

Thank you to California Office of Traffic Safety for your continued support.

The Irvine Police Department has been awarded a $370,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities.

10/14/2021