Organization: New York Police Department – Traffic Division
Industry: Emergency and Public Safety

Description:
The New York Police Department (NYPD) Traffic Division is a critical component of New York City’s public safety infrastructure, dedicated to enforcing traffic laws and ensuring the safe, orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian movement across the city. The division plays a key role in managing congestion, responding to traffic-related emergencies, and supporting public events requiring street closures or rerouting. Officers within the Traffic Division are trained to address a range of transportation safety concerns, from accident investigations and DUI enforcement to commercial vehicle inspections and hazardous material transport regulation. Additionally, the division partners with transit and municipal agencies to advance Vision Zero—New York City’s initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. As part of the NYPD, the Traffic Division also supports other emergency services, assisting in large-scale incidents, natural disasters, and special operations. The department regularly engages in public education campaigns to promote safe driving habits and pedestrian awareness. Through both high-visibility enforcement and technological enhancements like speed cameras and traffic analytics, the NYPD Traffic Division helps safeguard one of the busiest urban transportation networks in the world.

Website: https://www.nyc.gov/nypd

Key Services:

– Traffic law enforcement and citation issuance
– Investigation of vehicular accidents and traffic-related incidents
– DUI detection and impaired driving enforcement
– Oversight of commercial vehicle compliance and safety
– Coordination of traffic flow during major events and emergencies
– Participating in Vision Zero safety initiatives
– Management of street closures and construction detour planning
– Public traffic safety education and awareness campaigns