SBPD Traffic Enforcement in LW
Seal Beach police are in Leisure World more often and are issuing an increased number of tickets, with stop sign violations being the most common infraction.
During 2021, SBPD issued 346 traffic citations in LW, up from 176 citations in 2020.
The most common citations in 2021 were given for:
• Failure to stop at stop signs, approximately 88 citations
• Failure to obey sign, signal or traffic device, about 62 citations
• Expired registration, approximately 42 citations
• Cell phone use while driving, approximately 23 citations Police also issued tickets for unlicensed driving and 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 SBPD regularly assigns Traffic Bureau officers to conduct directed traffic enforcement in the Leisure World community, according to Lt. Nick Nicholas, public information officer. “We specifically look to enforce those violations that commonly result in traffic collisions.”
Last year, there were a total of 12 reported traffic collisions in LW. Two involved a hit-and-run driver, one caused an injury and two resulted in death or great bodily harm, according to Det. Bruno Balderrama, who gave a report to the GRF Security, Bus and Traffic Committee Feb. 9. “Crime is pretty low in LW. The major topic is always traffic,” he said.
He acknowledged that the combination of a high density community and the mingling of older pedestrians, cyclists and drivers on streets can compromise safety if people aren’t careful. He cautioned residents to stay alert, especially at intersections, no matter what their conveyance.
Residents who have specific concerns about areas or intersections should contact Traffic Bureau Sergeant 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.
