Traffic violation enforcement is one of the many routine tasks performed by officers, but it can be unsettling for motorists. In many cases, this is the only contact that a person may have with the Saint Paul Police Department. Officers should strive to make each contact educational and procedurally just to leave the violator with the impression that the officer has performed a necessary and legitimate task in a professional manner.

Revised February 1, 2019

Last Edited: March 4, 2019