Traffic Unit

The Richmond Police Traffic Unit is primarily responsible for collision investigation, traffic-related criminal investigations, traffic law enforcement, problem solving, and collision prevention.  The Traffic Unit also provides traffic control for Richmond festivals and escorts city events and parades.

To accomplish their mission, the Traffic Officers are equipped with BMW Police Motorcycles, marked patrol cars, RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) and LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) speed measuring equipment, a Radar trailer, and a trailer filled with equipment needed for a sobriety checkpoint.

Richmond PD Traffic Officers undergo highly specialized training including Motorcycle Enforcement school, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Collision Investigation, and Radar and Lidar Training.

For non-urgent traffic complaints call (510) 620-6693

For parking / abandoned vehicle complaints call (510) 620-6644

To request a copy of your collision report online click here

TRAFFIC UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION

Captain J. Lopez
510-620-6990
Monday - Thursday
6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 Lieutenant D. Decious
510-965-4917
Monday - Thursday
3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
ddecious@richmondpd.net
 Sergeant E. Melgoza
510-621-1578
Monday - Thursday
6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
emelgoza@richmondpd.net
Traffic Enforcement Team 1
Officer R. Santiago
510-621-1613
Tuesday - Friday
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
rsantiago@richmondpd.net
Traffic Enforcement Team 2
Officer J. Church
510-965-4903
Monday - Thursday
3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
jchurch@richmondpd.net
Traffic Enforcement Team 3
Vacant
Traffic Enforcement Team 4
Vacant
Traffic Enforcement Team 5
Officer J. Gomez
510-621-1212 x3119
Friday - Sunday
6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
gomez1877@richmondpd.net