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Traffic Safety, Education & Enforcement
Traffic Safety & Education
Below is a list of links relating to a variety of traffic safety issues. In addition, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office offers citizens numerous free publications that can be picked up at the substation. Deputies are also available to speak to various groups, business organizations and homeowners associations.
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
http://www.aaafoundation.org/home/
City of Rochester Hills (Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program)
http://www.rochesterhills.org/city_services/department_of_public_services/overview.asp
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
Office of Highway Safety Planning
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_3504---,00.html
Traffic Improvement Association of Michigan
http://www.tiami.org/
Traffic Safety Association of Michigan
http://www.tsamichigan.org/
Below are the worst intersections for crashes in Rochester Hills, as well as associated average daily traffic flows for the intersections: (Most recent data 2007)
| Location |
City |
Crash Totals |
AVG Daily Traffic Flow |
| Auburn/Rochester |
#1 |
54 |
Approx. 73,883 |
| Avon/Rochester |
#2 |
45 |
Approx. 66,455 |
| Rochester/Tienken |
#3 |
37 |
Approx. 42,381 |
| Adams/Auburn |
#4 |
28 |
Approx. 36,782 |
| Hamlin/Rochester |
#5 |
28 |
Approx. 91,459 |
Note: Several other areas of the city experience high crash volumes during peak traffic times. Private Property Crash data is not included, however the Sheriff's Office responds to many Private Property Crashes in malls and other related areas. Rochester Hills remains #1 in Oakland County for Car/Deer accidents closely followed by Oakland Township.
Enforcement
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office provides 2 motor carrier officers for specific enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle laws. In addition, there are 3 dayshift and 3 afternoon shift officers dedicated to responding to Traffic Crashes and enforcing the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code.
If you have questions or concerns regarding traffic enforcement, contact the Traffic Sergeant at 248-537-3530. In addition, you may utilize the Request for Action form located on the main substation webpage. Simply download the form and fax or send it to the substation to the attention of the Sergeant Glen Walker walkergl@oakgov.com or mail it to his attention at 750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.
Publications are available at the substation such as, "Establishing Realistic Speed Limits" which address many of the concerns citizens usually have relating to speeding in residential areas and the use/placement of traffic control signs.
Several times during the year, enforcement is stepped up through Federal and State Grants. These enforcement efforts are publicized and include "Click it or Ticket", "Over the Limit. Under Arrest" and specific Red Light Enforcement grants.
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