Presentation — Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee, May 20, 2026

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RiversideCA.govSafety, Wellness, and Youth CommitteeMay 20, 2026COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Riverside Police Department
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•October 15, 2025 – SWYC forwarded an ordinance to City Council amending RMC Chapter 10.56 by increasing the fine amount for commercial vehicle violations of the Chapter from $100 to $1000•Utilize administrative citations for commercial drivers in violation of the RMC•$100 fine was ineffective as a deterrentBACKGROUND

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•Administrative citation process typically requires athird-party vendor to:– Monitor citation progress– Print and mail notices– Process payments– Administer appeals process with hearing officer– Navigate any potential collections processDISCUSSION RiversideCA.gov4
•Alternative to Administrative Citations–Commercial drivers are less concerned with fines and more concerned with points on DMV record–Points have significant consequencesAffect driver’s employment Increase insurance premiumsMay result in suspension or revocation of license–Admin Citations do not incur points, but Vehicle Code Violations do DISCUSSION 5/8/2026
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•Commercial Vehicle Enforcement –Collaborate with CHP–Issue citations for Vehicle Code Violations–Conduct weekly saturation patrols specific to commercial vehicles–Conduct commercial vehicle enforcement checkpoints•Commercial Vehicle Education and Outreach–Utilize social media –Information FlyerDISCUSSION RiversideCA.gov6

INFORMATION FLYER

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MAPS & ROUTES
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That the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee receive and file this update on the Riverside Police Department’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Program.RECOMMENDATION