Traffic
Traffic Unit
The West Covina Police Department investigates all reported traffic collisions that occur in the City of West Covina. When an initial report is taken at the scene by patrol officers, it is forwarded to the Traffic Unit for further investigation if it involves a hit-and-run. The Traffic Unit finalizes the determination of fault and, if necessary, issues a citation for the traffic violation.
The Traffic Unit responds to and investigates all fatal traffic collisions that occur within the City of West Covina. In the unfortunate event of a fatal traffic collision, the area of the collision must be preserved until the field investigation is complete. This may result in street closures for several hours.
The Traffic Unit, along with patrol officers, identifies areas in the city where an abnormal amount of collisions take place. These areas are analyzed to determine if a change can be made to reduce the likelihood of future collisions. In some cases, heavier traffic enforcement may be implemented by the traffic unit in an effort to reduce the number of collisions and injuries to motorists.
The Traffic Unit investigates all reported hit-and-run collisions. These investigations can result in collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, arresting suspects, and the possibility of criminal charges being filed. California law requires you to stop if you are involved in a collision.
The Traffic Unit is also responsible for the scheduling and deployment of DUI checkpoints and/or roving DUI patrols. These deployments often involve several other local agencies in an effort to prevent individuals from driving under the influence or apprehending violators.
The department's parking enforcement is part of the Traffic Unit. Police officers, community service officers, parking enforcement officers, cadets, and volunteers all enforce city parking codes, including street sweeping violations, extended parking, and abandoned vehicles.
You can contact the Traffic Unit at 626-939-8500.
Collision Report
If you need a copy of your traffic collision that occurred after September 1, 2016, you can obtain a traffic collision report online. A fee of $10 will be charged (Reports before that date are available in person at the West Covina Police Department).
Parking Citations
If you receive a parking citation, you can pay the parking fine online.
If you feel you have been issued a parking citation in error, you can also contest a parking citation online.
Traffic Citations
The West Covina Police Department does not accept traffic (moving) citation payments. All payments and hearing dates for traffic citations are handled by the Los Angeles Superior Court. Please visit LOs Angeles Superior Court Website for questions related to paying a fine, requesting an extension, requesting traffic school, or reserving a court date for a traffic citation issued in Los Angeles County.
Almost all traffic citations issued by the West Covina Police Department are handled at the West Covina Courthouse. The West Covina Courthouse is a separate government entity. To verify which courthouse will handle the citation, please refer to the bottom portion of the citation.
West Covina Courthouse
1427 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
Traffic Clerks Office
626-813-3204