The Burbank Police Department is committed to keeping our streets safe for everyone. Dangerous driving behaviors – such as impairment, speeding, and street racing – put lives at risk. Our Traffic Bureau works to prevent collisions, educate drivers and pedestrians, and enforce traffic laws to protect our community.
We use targeted patrols to address specific unsafe driving behaviors. Our strategies are guided by collision data, traffic patterns, enforcement activity, and community feedback. Efforts include arrests, citations, warnings, and education programs.
What the Traffic Bureau Does
Because traffic and parking affect everyone in Burbank, the Traffic Bureau's responsibilities are broad and include the following areas:
Traffic Enforcement (Sworn Officers)
Enforcing traffic laws through citations and arrests
Investigating traffic collisions
Impounding vehicles related to arrests or citations
Conducting DUI and driver’s license checkpoints
Responding to citizen-reported traffic concerns and deploying the “speed trailer” for speed awareness
Managing traffic for parades, special events, and labor demonstrations
Providing bicycle and pedestrian safety education for youth
Offering driver and pedestrian safety programs for seniors
Targeted enforcement and education in high-collision areas
Parking Control
Enforcing Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) and California Vehicle Code (CVC) parking laws
Assisting with traffic control during major incidents or special operations
Crossing Guards
Helping students cross safely at select intersections near Burbank public elementary schools
Maintaining a perfect safety record in busy, high-risk areas
Film Permits
Issuing permits for filming on public and private property, including studios and sound stages
Coordinating with the Burbank Fire Department, City Attorney, Film Permit Services, and production companies to ensure legal compliance
Office & Administration
Assisting the public in person, by phone, and via email to quickly resolve traffic- and parking-related concerns
Citation Management
Accepting parking citation payments in person, by mail, and through the drop box
Our goal is simple: Promote roadway safety and reduce collisions through education, enforcement, and proactive patrols.
