The Traffic Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that traffic safety on the township roadways is maintained for a safer driving community. Duties include:
- Investigating all traffic accidents, traffic complaints and traffic surveys
- Enforcing parking control ordinances in regards to restricted parking zones for defined areas of the township
- Identifying abandoned vehicles, vehicles with multiple citations, and vehicles with expired registration or other violations
- Answering public inquiries and advising on ordinance infractions
- Enforcing traffic controls at collisions, fires, crime scenes, and special events
- Maintaining daily records of activities, including number of citations issued, radio calls, and patrol times
By handling all of Easttown Township's traffic issues, the Traffic Safety Officer increases community awareness of potentially problematic commuter areas and reduces the economic impact of road traffic crashes.