The mission of the Tempe Police Department Traffic Bureau is to provide a safe, efficient environment for travel on the streets of Tempe by reducing accidents and maintaining as efficient traffic flow as possible.

    The Traffic Bureau employs approximately 35 people. The majority of which are motorcycle officers and sergeants. They have the responsibilities of enforcing all traffic laws, DUI reduction task force, emergency/ special event traffic control, and requests from citizens for specific neighborhood traffic enforcement.  Our Traffic Bureau also seeks to educate the public on traffic laws (including bicycle safety) through various avenues like Citizens Police Academy.

Special Enforcement Motorcycle Squad
Traffic complaint form
Parking complaint form
Photo Enforcement Schedule
Parking Aides & Parking Enforcement
Photo Radar FAQ's

Watch the 'Ride Right - Ride Safe' Public Service Announcement
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