Traffic
The Traffic Unit is a specialized unit within the Field Operations Division.
The unit is comprised of one sergeant, four motor officers, two accident investigation cars, a commercial vehicle enforcement officer and two community service officers. The Traffic Unit’s primary responsibility to the community is the enforcement of state and municipal traffic ordinances within the city. Additionally, the unit handles traffic collision investigations, traffic control, parking enforcement, and special event details
The Perris Police Department provides traffic services for the City of Perris.
The traffic sergeant supervises traffic team operations, as well as coordinates special events. Our motorcycle officers conduct traffic enforcement and assist with traffic control and special operations. They typically do not conduct traffic collision investigations.
Our traffic deputies and community service officers conduct traffic collision investigations. In addition, they coordinate as a team to assist with traffic control, special functions, and conduct vehicle and city code violations within the city of Perris.
Our commercial vehicle enforcement officer enforces traffic laws as they pertain to commercial vehicles, and he assists with investigating traffic collisions, traffic control and special events.
We have provided some answers to frequently asked questions of our station staff regarding traffic related issues.
Vehicle Release Information
The registered owner must be present for a vehicle release.
When the registered owner cannot be present:
If the registered owner is not present, the individual retrieving the vehicle needs a letter with notarized power of attorney specifying the individual's name to release the vehicle to and the specific vehicle description. They will also need a "hold harmless letter" addressed to the City of Perris Police Department/Riverside County Sheriff Department.
Please have the following information to obtain a vehicle release:
- Vehicle's License Plate # or VIN
- The Registered Owner with Legal Photo ID (preferably a valid drivers license)
(If the register owner is not licensed, they must be present with a licensed driver.) - Registration information for the vehicle
- Must have valid proof of insurance for vehicle
- Current fees must be paid
- if the fees are paid, but smog or other items need to be completed before DMV gives the full
registration tags, you must have either a one day moving permit, or a temporary moving permit
Vehicle Release Fees
Please note that vehicle release fees can only be paid with exact change or check with matching ID information. NO ATM or credit cards are accepted.
City of Perris Vehicle Release Fees |
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Vehicle Code |
Description |
Fee |
22651 VC |
RECOVERED VEHICLE |
NO FEE |
22651.01 VC |
REGISTRATION EXPIRED |
$75 |
22651h VC |
DRIVER ARRESTED |
$150 |
22651p VC |
UNLICENSED DRIVER |
$150 |
22651b VC |
ROAD HAZARD |
$75 |
22651k VC |
VEHICLE LEFT ON ROADWAY |
$150 |
22669a VC |
ABANDONED |
$75 |
14602.6 VC |
30 DAY IMPOUND |
$150 |
12500 VC |
UNLICENSED DRIVER |
$150 |
14602.8(a)(1)VC |
DUI*s WITH 1 PRIOR |
$150 |
14602.(b)VC |
DUI*s WITH 2 OR MORE PRIOR DUI*s |
$150 |
County of Riverside, City of Menifee, City of Canyon Lake |
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Vehicle Code |
Description |
Fee |
22651c VC |
RECOVERED VEHICLE |
NO FEE |
22651g VC |
DRIVER INCAPACITATED |
NO FEE |
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TOW FEE |
$89 |
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City of Canyon Lake: All vehicle release fees |
$150 |
