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The Traffic Division of UC Irvine Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws and the investigation of all traffic collisions that occur on campus roadways, parking lots and residential areas. The Division's goal is to make the campus roadways safe for vehicles and pedestrians through directed enforcement of speed limits and other moving violations. Additionally, seat belt violations are strictly enforced to reduce the chance of injury during a traffic accident.
The Division consists of two 2004 BMW 1150 RT motorcycles. The BMW motorcycles are the premier vehicles of choice deployed by the majority of California Law Enforcement agencies. They are equipped with a state of the art, integrated anti-lock brake system. This braking technology allows for safer rider operation in emergency traffic situations. The motorcycles are equipped with the same emergency equipment as police cars. One of the other benefits of these police motorcycles is that they can access many areas of campus that are not readily available to cars, providing faster response times to calls.
The motorcycle officers have received specialized training for these positions. They attended a motorcycle academy sponsored by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC). The rigorous two-week training course taught specialized motorcycle skills and riding techniques. The skills and techniques consisted of: basic motorcycle riding, emergency braking, accident prevention, vehicle stops and firearms training. The class also focused on operating the motorcycle at both low-speed and high-speed. Both officers are trained in the use of Radar/Lidar for conducting speed enforcement.
The Division is part of the Orange County Traffic Officers Association, MADD of Orange County, UCI Calsafe of Orange County, and sponsors several different traffic safety and charity related events throughout the year. The Traffic Division also works with the California Highway Patrol, The Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Automobile Club of Southern California to remain current with legislative changes in state traffic laws and regulations. The Division also works closely with the traffic enforcement officers from the City of Irvine.
The UCI Police Department motorcycle officers participated in a 50-mile charity ride benefiting the 2004 Orange County Burn Association. The ride started near the UCI Regional Burn Center in Orange, and helped raised nearly $8,000 for the Orange County Burn Association.
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