Avoiding these violations of the vehicle code, and driving defensively around those that are violating these sections can greatly reduce the livelihood that you will be involved in a traffic collision.
The top five traffic violations that cause traffic collisions are: a VC Following to close. What do I do if I lost my traffic citation? If you lost your traffic citation, you need to contact the courts for information to resolve your ticket. What do I do with my "Fix-It-Ticket" after it is signed off?
Your next step is to take it to Traffic Court or processing agency listed on the citation. The annex is located to the rear of the main court house, next to Los Angeles County probation and the juvenile court Torrance Blvd.
What forms of identification are acceptable to pick up property? We accept driver's licenses, resident alien cards, California identification cards, valid picture identification and birth certificates. Without proper identification we will not release any property. What happens if I refuse to sign a traffic ticket citation? When you sign a traffic citation, you are only making a written promise to appear in court - it has nothing to do with guilt or innocence. If you refuse to sign, you will be arrested and taken before a magistrate within 72 hours.
What happens to unclaimed property? Property that has no value or is contraband is destroyed. Property that has value is sold at public auction. Most law enforcement agencies have started using this company. If a crime victims locates their property on Property Room. Com, they should contact the website to advise them of the stolen property and then they need to contact the detective handling their case and show a report that lists that item s as being stolen. They can then have the item returned to them.
Com, they will return it. What is a DUI cost recovery fee? What should I do if I witness a collision? If you witness a crash, if possible, stop on the side of the road and stay until the police arrive.
If you are not able to remain, you should call the Police Communications Center at , or if there are injuries, and advise the operator that you have witnessed the crash. The operator will forward your name and contact information to the investigating officer. What should I do if I witness criminal activity of if I am the victim of a crime in Torrance?
First, make sure you are safe, then contact our Department. If the situation is an emergency, call If it is not an emergency, call the Torrance Police Department at Follow the directions and answer the questions being asked by the police officer that answers the phone call.
Remain calm. If possible, make written notes of what you have seen, including descriptions, times and locations, while your memory is still fresh. When I call the Police, what information should I have ready to give them? The information needed will vary based on what is being reported. The following is a list of questions that could be asked when you call for police service.
Not all questions would be applicable to every call. The Police Officer that answers your call may want to know: What is occurring or has occurred? The location of occurrence? Your name and phone number? The time of occurrence? Are there any injuries? Is anyone intoxicated?
Are there weapons involved? How many people are involved? What are the descriptions of people involved? Are there any witnesses? Are they still on the scene? Are there any animals at the house? Inside or outside? Is the location fenced? Are there any clotheslines or pools? Has anyone been outside?
Where can I get a "Fix-It-Ticket" signed off? Fix-it tickets can also be signed off by the California Highway Patrol for free. Arrestees who remain in custody after arraignment are remanded to the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
California has strict restrictions on the criteria to carry a concealed firearm, however the Chief of Police may in certain circumstances issue a permit to a resident of the City of Torrance.
The first step in this process requires that you contact the Department Intelligence Officer at during normal business hours. Who do I call if I am aware of immediate traffic hazards? Call if the hazard poses a threat to life. Otherwise call and give our Communications Center the information. Who do I call if I see an abandoned vehicle or one that hasn't moved for 72 hours? Call the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at and leave the information requested. Who do I call to report on-going traffic problems?
Or check out the Traffic Division online. Can a civic or youth group tour the Torrance Police station? Yes, we allow civic groups to tour the station, but arrangements must be made in advance. Contact the Community Affairs office at Can a Police Department speaker be requested for a local citizen group meeting or event?
Maximum size allowed: 5 MB. Allowed types:. To prevent spam we utilize a verification code system. Please enter the code as it is shown in the box below:. View Full Site. City Attorney. City Clerk. The Records Division operates on a round-the-clock basis, performing numerous tasks aiding our department, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public to gain access to necessary records. Part of our responsibilities includes interpreting federal and state laws, as well as departmental policy in determining the release and retrieval of confidential criminal information.
In order to obtain a copy of an traffic accident report, you must be one of the parties interest therein. This is included, but not limited to the driver or drivers involved, or the guardian or conservator thereof, the parent of a minor driver or the authorized representative of the driver or any named person injured by the accident. Copy of a Traffic Collision Report Online To better serve our citizens and insurance carriers in need of a traffic collision report, we have teamed with LexisNexis and have implemented an online dissemination program to provide our collision reports securely, online to involved parties, insurance companies and other authorized parties.
Save time - there's no need to spend the time, or money on gas or stand in line to request a report at Records Division. Click on icon below to obtain your report. A nominal convenience fee will be assessed for the ability to retrieve your report online.
The Department also maintains its own S. The fourth largest municipality in Los Angeles County, the City is bordered on the southwest by 1. Our central location, between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, makes Torrance a prime business center for the region and an important tourist destination offering year-round cultural and recreational activities.
Torrance is a major financial and retail center with outstanding medical care facilities, excellent schools, fine dining and a wide range of hotels.
Residents enjoy tennis, golf, swimming, and over acres of open space and parkland which includes the Madrona Marsh, a fresh-water habitat.
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