The Beverly Hills Police Department has received welcome reinforcement in its mission to make local roads safer, thanks to an $85,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
The funding, which runs through September 2026, will support a mix of high-visibility patrols, DUI checkpoints, distracted driving operations, and training for officers in impaired driving detection.
Chief Mark G. Stainbrook called the grant a valuable boost.
“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” Stainbrook said. “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 money will target behaviors that consistently contribute to collisions: speeding, red-light running, improper turns, failure to yield, and violations that endanger pedestrians and cyclists. It will also underwrite joint operations with neighboring agencies and advanced training in field sobriety tests and drug recognition.
In a city where Rodeo Drive glamour meets heavy tourist traffic and residential streets, these measures address real risks. Distracted driving, particularly phone use, remains a stubborn problem statewide, and Beverly Hills is no exception. Heightened enforcement of the hands-free law, combined with DUI patrols, sends a clear message that reckless habits carry consequences.
OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty framed the broader vision.
“Through focused traffic enforcement and education, we’re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,” Dougherty said.
This grant is a smart investment. By pairing visible enforcement with officer expertise, Beverly Hills can deter dangerous driving while building a culture of caution that benefits residents, visitors, and vulnerable road users alike. Safer streets aren't just good policy, they're essential for a community that prides itself on quality of life.
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