TRAFFIC SUPERVISION

AND CONTROL
 TRAFFIC
• MOVEMENT FROM POINT OF
ORIGIN TO POINT OF DESTINATION.
IT INCLUDES PEDESTRIANS, RIDDEN
OR HERDED ANIMALS, VEHICLES AND
OTHER CONVEYANCES EITHER
SIMPLY OR TOGETHER WHILE USING
HIGHWAY FOR PURPOSES OF
TRAVEL.
 TRAFFIC SUPERVISION

Keeping order on the streets

and highways within existing regulations to
make their use safe and expeditious.
A.The following are definitely police
work:

1. Traffic Accident Investigation.

2. Traffic Law Enforcement.
3. Traffic Supervision and Control.
B. All men in the department should be trained
to direct and supervise traffic at the
following:

1. Accident Scenes
2. Other Emergencies
3. Planned Special Events
4. Regular Points and Integration Control
5. Directing Pedestrians Movements.
C. How to direct and supervise traffic on the
following:

1. Un-signalized Intersections
2. Signalized intersections
3. Between Intersections
 STEPS TO BE TAKEN BY TRAFFIC
ENFORCER IN CASE OF TRAFFIC
CONGESTION / JAM:

1. Determine the cause of the traffic congestion / jam.

2. Where the traffic congestion/jam is caused by a
vehicular accident, conduct fast, immediate but
complete investigation and remove vehicles
involved in the scene of the accident.
3. If traffic congestion/jam is caused by mechanical
trouble, assist motorist to push the vehicle to a
place where it will not obstruct the flow of traffic.
 TRAFFIC CONTROL
• Is the control of the movement of
people and goods on the existing road
network by means of such devices as
signals, signs and marking in the short term
and at low capital cost in order to achieve
safety, mobility, good environment and
energy conservation.
 Objectives of Traffic Control:

• To Increase Safety Level

• To Increase Traffic Efficiency and Mobility
• To Ensure Harmonious and Comfortable
Environment
• To Conserve Energy
 Basic Techniques:

• Simplify Traffic Flow

• Segregate Road Users in Space and Time
• Increase Capacity in Order to
Accommodate More Vehicles
• Restrain Traffic in Order to Reduce Traffic
Volume
 Elements of Traffic Control:

• Speed Limit
• Turn Regulation
• U-Turn Regulation
• Parking Control
• No Standing
• Stop/Yield
• Channelization
• Lane Use Control
• Reserve Lane
• Bus Lane/Road
• Reversible Lane/Road
• One Way
• Vehicle Ban
• Vehicle Only
• Special Routing
• Pedestrian Crossing
• Pedestrian Precinct
• Traffic Cell
• Road Pricing
 TRAFFIC SUPERVISION AND
CONTROL
An activity of a traffic by which the
movement of traffic units at a particular
intersection are controlled and allocated
according to proportionate time to prevent
traffic accidents and to maintain the
smooth flow of traffic.
 TECHNIQUES IN TRAFFIC
DIRECTION AND CONTROL:
• Keep intersection open.
• Never allow motorists to cross when they
don’t have any exit.
• Stop motorists at their designated stopping
lane, however, do not stop motorist near
you, provide motorist sufficient distance to
stop gradually.
• Prepare to stop fast moving vehicles.
• When two or more vehicles are about to
obstruct the intersection, stop affected
motorist.
• In two or more men directing traffic
direction and control, the first command
must be given by the Team Leader
followed by the members.
Duties of an Officer Directing Traffic:
• Regulate Cross Flow
• Control Turning Movements
• Coordinate Movements of Vehicles with Adjacent Intersection
• Detour Traffic in case of Emergencies
• Supervise Signal Obedience and Apprehend Violators.
• Prevent Illegal Parking
• Restrain Pedestrians from Jaywalking
• Provide Safe Passage of Emergency Vehicle
• Assist People Seeking Information
• Protect Pedestrian Crossing Street
• Handle Traffic Accident
• Recommend Traffic Program
 Normally directing traffic is
needed at:

• Accident scenes
• Emergencies
• Planned special events
• Regular points and intersection control
• Directing pedestrians movements
 Command of traffic:
• A.
1. Stand where you can be seen:
- Normally, in the middle of the intersection.
- Exception ( corner )
2. Postures and stances:
- Show that you mean business.
- Weight should be distributed equally on both feet.
- When not signaling, hands hung at sides.
- Do not face vehicles you authorize to move, stand
sideways.
- Avoid using cellular phone if possible while
performing traffic duties
 HOW TO HANDLE A TRAFFIC
CONGESTION/JAM:

• Traffic congestion/jam is caused by

such factors as vehicular accident, stalled
vehicle due to engine trouble, absence of
a traffic enforcer at an intersection, or road
construction.
4. Establish yourself and conduct a
systematic flow of traffic.

5. Observe if the flow of traffic becomes

smooth, if not refer back to number one.

6. Implement proper traffic regulation to

avoid further traffic congestion/jam.
 DUTIES OF A TRAFFIC LAW
ENFORCER:
• The traffic law enforcer assigned in a
traffic post has complete responsibility
and commensurate authority in
dealing with the traffic flow.
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF A
TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCER:

1. Enforcement of traffic laws,

ordinances, rules and regulations with out
fear and favor and assist the general
public when necessary and requested.
2. Keep in mind that in an intersection
or any traffic post the following factors
should be considered on the placement of
the traffic policeman/enforcer.
a. Personal safety of the policeman/
enforcer.
b. Visibility of the policeman/enforcer to
traffic.
c. Visibility of the traffic to policeman/
enforcer.
 d. Non - obstruction to traffic by
policeman/ enforcer.
e. Ability to effect necessary control.
f. Accessibility to persons
wishing information or making
complaints.
3. The officer shall not leave his post during
his tour of duty without permission, except
when properly relieved by another policeman/
enforcer. In case of personal necessity or
required by the situation in any police
emergency, he shall notify his station before
leaving and upon return to his post.
4. He shall respond immediately to any
emergency call for police service within a
responsible distance of his post and if can
not be done, he shall promptly notify his
station accordingly.
5. He must be calm and control his
temper even under trying and provoking
circumstances. In warning or correcting a
person for a slight infraction of the traffic
regulation, he shall do so in a firm but brief
and civil manner and without obstruction to
the flow of the traffic or creating
congestion.
6. Shall be in proper uniform, equipment
and must personify the best image of the
policeman/ traffic enforcement institution.
7. In apprehending or issuing citation to
a traffic violator, three minutes shall be the
maximum time spent for dealing with the
offender.
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 > Double Yellow Line –
Absolutely No Overtaking
TRAFFIC LIGHT
 > The traffic flow at the intersections and road crossings
are regulated by alternating the GO and STOP light signals

> Traffic lights were

invented to relieve the
traffic policemen of
mechanical duties of
alternating the traffic.
DUTIES OF TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR DURING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

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 REPORTING SYSTEM
(1ST LEVEL)

– The initial course of action upon receipt of the report is to prepare a

strictly factual digest of the incident for entry in the daily logbook or
blotter of the Headquarters. This becomes the basis of at scene traffic
accident investigation.

 
 INVESTIGATION AT THE TRAFFIC ACCIDENT SCENE
(2ND LEVEL)

This is the examination & recording of the results of the accident at the
accident scene. It includes additional information at the accident scene
which may not be available later.

A. Two characteristics of an at scene investigation

– Only strict factual information is desired, no conclusion is made yet.

– Recording of data by means of photographs, sketches, measurement and field
notes.

B. Task requires traffic accident form during an at-scene investigation

 PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL DETAILS
( 3RD LEVEL)

This refers to the delayed or subsequent collection of data surrounding

the traffic accident which are appropriate for study and investigation
process on the basis of which preliminary conclusions are arrived on
the circumstances of the accident.
 RECONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
( 4TH LEVEL)

This is to determine from the information available how the accident

Happened.
The 4th level is being undertaken only on special need such as the case
of a “Hit & run” when the question at issue is under court litigations.
 ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF ACCIDENT
(5TH LEVEL)

This has no system. It is generally without established methodology for

recording results. It is basically speculatory in nature.

This is optional and is needed only for research purposes.

 
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