Traffic safety is a priority in LW
SBPD
Last month, GRF Security reported eight traffic accidents, with most of those involving cars colliding with walls and parked vehicles, including two hit-and-runs. In the most dramatic accident report, one driver veered off Golden Rain Road and into the flood channel on Sept. 17.
Traffic safety has been an ongoing issue. So far this year, the Seal Beach Police Department issued 145 traffic citations in Leisure World, according to a report provided by Lt. Nick Nicholas, SBPD public information officer.
Most violations are for failure to stop at stop signs, failure to obey sign, signal or traffic device, expired registration and cell phone use while driving, according to the report.
Police also wrote several citations for unlicensed drivers, failure to provide proof of financial responsibility (insurance), lighting device requirements (such as brake or taillights being out), failing to yield for pedestrians and other miscellaneous violations.
The Seal Beach Police Department regularly assigns traffic bureau officers to conduct directed enforcement in the Leisure World community. Officers specifically look to enforce violations that commonly result in traffic collisions.
To report specific concerns about areas or intersections, contact Traffic Bureau Sgt. Jordan Mirakian at (562) 799-4100, ext. 1618, or jmirakian@sealbeachca.gov.
Leisure World residents can also call the SBPD non-emergency line at (562) 594-7232.
