Road Policing and Traffic Safety
International Road Policing Alliance (IRPA)
The International Drug Evaluation & Classification Program
IACP Road Policing and Traffic Safety Resources
Traffic-related fatalities are annually ranked as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The traffic safety initiatives of the IACP are designed to provide resources, guidance, and best practices to the law enforcement community, in an effort to help prevent future loss of life on our roadways and to improve the overall quality of life in our communities.
The IACP's traffic safety portfolio includes collecting promising practices on a variety of road safety issues and programs. View resources that address topics such as the safe, quick clearance of traffic incidents, distracted driving, global policing, speed enforcement, traffic officer safety, commercial vehicles, and other contemporary traffic safety issues.
Policy Center Resources
See AllMotor Vehicle Stops
Motor vehicle stops should be performed professionally and courteously. Law enforcement agencies should promote the education of the public about proper driving procedures, while recognizing and taking...
Automated License Plate Readers
The availability and use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) systems have provided many opportunities for the enhancement of productivity, effectiveness, and officer safety.
These documents provide...
Drug Recognition Experts
The Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program forms the basis of drug-impaired driving enforcement through training and certifying Drug Recognition Experts (DREs). The DRE responds to...
Resources
Supporting a Change Where National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Civil Penalty Money Goes
Submitted by: Vehicle Crimes Committee
VCC.16.t2018
WHEREAS, the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) was established pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30502; and
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EXPIRED Urging Elected Officials to Work with Law Enforcement to Ensure that Proposed Legislation is Clear, Enforceable and Does Not Discourage and/or Impede Traffic Enforcement Efforts
Submitted by: Highway Safety Committee
HSC.11.t2018
WHEREAS, vehicle crashes are a leading cause of deaths, injuries, property damage and related costs to communities and...
EXPIRED The Public Safety and Homeland Security Needs for Retro-Reflective Front and Rear License Plates with Validation Stickers
Submitted by: Highway Safety Committee
HSC.10.t2018
WHEREAS, heightened homeland security concerns emphasize the need for fast and reliable identification of vehicles by law enforcement...
Educational Toolkit for Vehicle Crimes
The mission of this IACP working group is to create a best practices guideline for law enforcement agencies that do not have a dedicated vehicle...
