Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to Police Department

Published on December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Watch Commander

Phone: (626) 403-7265

Email: WC@southpasadenaca.gov

Subject: Office of Traffic Safety Awards $65,000 Grant to the South Pasadena Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

South Pasadena, Calif. – The South Pasadena Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2026.

“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” said Acting Police Chief Shannon Robledo. “Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone.”

The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:

•           DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers

•           High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone laws

•           Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk

•           Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes

•           Community presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and bicycle and pedestrian safety

•           Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies

•           Officer training: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) and Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

“Through focused traffic enforcement and education, we’re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. “By encouraging people to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together."

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

About the City of South Pasadena

The City of South Pasadena is a charming community, situated only six miles from downtown Los Angeles. Called the City of Trees, the area is known for its stunning homes, unique small businesses, and top-quality schools. South Pasadena’s diverse population of about 25,000 occupies a mere 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. This small-town atmosphere makes South Pasadena one of California's most desirable locations.

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