Traffic

Cal Poly Police Department (CPPD) conducts traffic education and enforcement to support the safety of drivers, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, scooter and skateboard users, and the broader campus community. Enforcement may address moving violations, unsafe speeds, impaired driving, collision investigations, parking or access issues, and other safety concerns within CPPD's authority.

CPPD is committed to fair and impartial policing. Stops, citations, warnings, searches, and enforcement actions must be based on law, policy, and observed facts, not on unlawful profiling or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status.

California law requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report specified stop data. Officers may record information such as the reason for the stop, actions taken, perceived demographic information, search information, and the result of the stop. This data is used for transparency and accountability.

Community members who have questions or concerns about a traffic stop may contact CPPD. Complaints are reviewed through the department's complaint process and in accordance with applicable law and CSU policy.