Riverside Police Department
Traffic Education Programs
The Riverside Police Department's Traffic Education Unit was established in 1997 to reduce injury and death due to traffic collisions. The Riverside Police Department has been recognized as a leader in the area of Traffic Education. RPD was one of the first programs in Southern California with a full time dedicated coordinator. The Traffic Education Unit is supported by state and local grants as well as partnerships with local groups and businesses. The Traffic Education Unit has taken a pro-active step to educate the citizens of our community and provide many programs in traffic safety.
Bicycle Safety Classes and Presentations
Bicycle Safety Classes cover the laws and safety practices as they apply to bicycle riding,
skateboarding, in-line skating, and motorized scooters. Children will learn
the correct way to use hand signals and make safe turns. Classes can be
customized for all age groups.
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Host a Bicycle Safety Class for your club or neighborhood. Classes can be customized to fit the needs you have and can be scheduled by contacting Nicolle Defries, Traffic Education Coordinator at (951) 826-5674.
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Teachers may request safety presentations for their classrooms or an assembly for the whole school. These presentations are scheduled as requested. Schools that participate in safety presentations will have the opportunity to offer reduced cost helmets to their students. Contact Nicolle Defries, Traffic Education Coordinator at (951) 826-5674. for more information.
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Helmet usage is encouraged by offering low cost helmets through a partnership with the Riverside County Injury Prevention Services. Children participating in bicycle safety education provided by RPD’s Traffic Education Unit are qualified to purchase a helmet at a reduced cost.
For frequently asked bicycle safety questions click here
Safe Routes to School Program

The Safe Routes to School is a partnership with the Riverside County Injury Prevention Services and the schools in Riverside. These programs enable community leaders, schools and parents across the United States to improve safety and encourage more children, including children with disabilities, to safely walk and bicycle to school. In the process, programs are working to reduce traffic congestion and improve health and the environment, making communities more livable for everyone. Click here for more information.
Safety Citation Program

Juveniles that are properly wearing their helmets, obeying the law, and/or practicing proper safety skills will be "cited" by police department employees. Letters will be sent to their parents and cited children will receive a prize. Each child cited will be entered into a drawing for a new bike (donated by Riverside Optimist Club).
If your child is less than 8 years old or under 4'9" they
MUST be properly secured in an approved child restraint (car seat or booster) in the back seat of your car.
The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to preventing injuries to children every time they ride in a vehicle.
Car seat fitting stations are held at the Magnolia Police Facility once every month and car seat clinics are held
throughout the city of Riverside several times a year. Our fitting stations and clinics allow parents to have
their car seats checked for safety and proper installation by a certified technician. The car seat is checked
for any recalls, proper usage, and proper fit for the child. Low cost car seats are offered to community members
who need to replace an unsafe car seat. Parents participate in the installation process to insure they will be
able to secure the child properly every time. Parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers are encouraged to make an
appointment.
Car seat fitting station days and times vary to make this service
available to everyone. 30-minute appointments are made for each
child restraint to be checked to ensure no one will have a long
wait. Appointments are made on a first come first serve basis and
may be made by contacting Nicolle Defries, Traffic Education
Coordinator at (951) 826-5674.
Host a car seat clinic at your location by contacting Nicolle
Defries, Traffic Education Coordinator at (951) 826-5674.
Parent classes are designed for anyone that transports a child.
Participants will learn how to choose the correct type of child
restraint for their child, how to install the child restraint, and
when to move to the next level.
Classes can be customized to fit the needs you have and can be scheduled by contacting Nicolle Defries, Traffic Education Coordinator at (951) 826-5674.
For frequently asked car seat questions click here
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Traffic Information
Phone: (951) 351-6099 Lincoln Station: 8181 Lincoln Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 |