Traffic Section
Traffic Section, is a component of Central Investigations/Special Operations, which is directed by Commander Charles Bradley cbradley@sjso.org. The Traffic Unit falls under the control of Special Operations, which is commanded by Lieutenant Robert Stewart rstewart@sjso.org, who is responsible for a variety of specialized unites and teams.
The Traffic Unit is led by Sergeant Mark Ochkie mochkie@sjso.organd is comprised of a Traffic Enforcement Section responsible for Traffic Enforcement, Escorts, THI Traffic Homicide Investigation and a Support Section comprised of PSA Public Service Assistant and School Crossing Guards. The Traffic Unit has the additional responsibilities of DUI checkpoints, and Teen Driving.
The Traffic Enforcement Section, sometimes called Traffic Motors is an enforcement and investigatory component to the Traffic Unit. The Traffic Enforcement Section is specialized and trained in Traffic Homicide Investigation (THI), Traffic Crash Reconstruction, DUI detection and apprehension. This section investigates the more serious crashes involving serious bodily injury or death, enforces the traffic laws of the State of Florida, patrols for impaired (DUI) drivers, provides traffic control and motorcycle escorts for special events, and analyzes and addresses the citizenâ??s traffic related concerns throughout St. Johns County. These dedicated deputies strive hard to be the best in their field and continuously train both in and out of the classroom to stay current on the most innovative crash investigation techniques and enforcement methods. The Traffic Enforcement Section strives daily to educate the motoring public in the dangers caused by violating the traffic laws of the State of Florida and attempts to gain the motorists voluntary compliance by conducting traffic enforcement events throughout St. Johns County. The St. Johns County Sheriffâ??s Office has taken a proactive stance on aggressive driving by pairing up with the Florida Department of Transportation and implementing the use of a distinctly marked Camaro to help combat the problems caused by aggressive drivers. This stealthy patrol vehicle can be found driving around the county in search of violators at various times, throughout the week. The Traffic Enforcement Section can also be seen assisting with traffic control at special events and escorting dignitaries during their visit to our town. You may even see their presence in our Holiday Parades. These highly trained motorcyclists utilize marked police motorcycles as well as unmarked patrol vehicles in their efforts to keep citizens and visitors safe in their travels.
The Support Section is comprised of (PSA) Public Service Assistant and (SCG) School Crossing Guards. School Crossing Guards receive specialty training in pedestrian and vehicular traffic control to assist in keeping our school zones safer. Public Service Assistants receive specialized training in report writing, crime investigation, evidence collection, traffic control and in traffic enforcement. Public Service Assistants augment Patrol Deputies by investigating certain crimes and assisting when called upon at major events. Along with working during scheduled times, our Public Service Assistants are many times called out to assist with traffic control issues caused by a major crash or to assist with special events.
To find out more about the Traffic Section or to send us an email to report traffic concerns:rstewart@sjso.org.
If you have traffic concerns, please call the Community Service hotline at (904) 810-6776.
Traffic Resources
HELP THE SJSO: Report any traffic problems or complaints that you witness within the county. Click here for the form [PDF].
Involved in a crash? Move it off the roadway. Learn more here.
Child Restraint Law: Are you a parent or guardian to a baby or pre-school age child? You need to be familiar with Florida's Child Restraint Law. Click here to read the law.
Florida Safety Belt Law: Click here to learn more about this mandatory state law.
Current St. Johns County Road Construction and Traffic Interruptions: Available here.
FHP Traffic Information: Available here.
Citation Payment Information: Available here.
Drivers Crash Report: Avalible here.
Traffic News
Get the Latest DUI Checkpoint Results. Available Here.
Up to the moment FHP traffic information. Available Here.
S.T.O.P.P.E.D.
Sheriff's Telling Our Parents & Promoting Educated Drivers
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a program specifically designed to help parents keep a hand in their children’s "behind the wheel" learning process. The “S.T.O.P.P.E.D.” program is a voluntary parental notification system that allows parents to be notified of any problems or potential problems. Parents are able to register their motor vehicles with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
For a more detailed program description please click here. [PDF]
Click here to download an enrollment form. Once completed, the form must be faxed or mailed into the Sheriff's office to be validated. The form requires a signature and a copy of your driver's license is also required at the time of submission.
Fax # (904) 810-3640
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
STOPPED Program
4015 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Traffic Enforcement Agreement Procedure
This agreement will enable the enforcement of all civil traffic violations by SJSO in privately owned and/or gated communities in St. Johns County and will also allow SJSO to hire off duty deputies to provide additional coverage.
To become a partner with the SJSO in this endeavor, you MUST download one of the following:
Download one of the Agreements below:
Agreement for District Roads
Agreement for Private Roads
Call Lt. John Donlon at (904) 209-0918 or send email to jdonlon@sjso.org and the Traffic Enforcement Commander will assign you a tracking number and/or he will mail you the appropriate packet.
You will then need to:
- Complete Exhibit ‘A’ (Property description)
- Complete Exhibit ‘C’ (Affidavit of Authority)
- Complete Exhibit ‘D’ (Proof of Liability Insurance
- Submit all above to:
County Attorney’s Office
P.O. Box 349
St. Augustine, FL 32085
- Exhibit ‘B’ (Engineering Study) Applicant must contract with a private engineering firm who will contact St Johns County Traffic Engineering (904) 209-0178 to obtain a TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET. The applicant’s engineer will work with the County Traffic Section to verify that signs, speed limits and other traffic control devices meet state requirements.
- List of Engineering Consulting firms
The completed engineering study will be reviewed/approved by the St Johns County Traffic Engineering Section and then forwarded to SJSO Traffic Enforcement.
ALL 4 EXHIBITS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE A TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT CAN BE APPROVED.
The SJSO Traffic Enforcement Section will send written notice of approval or disapproval of the permit request and will maintain the original copy.