Police Chief Mobile Radar: Setup and Traffic Stops

To run mobile radar enforcement in Police Chief, assign a patrol car equipped with radar to a high-volume road, manually monitor the radar interface, and execute traffic stops when vehicles exceed the speed limit. Speed enforcement generates consistent fine revenue for your precinct, but it requires active monitoring and dedicated patrol resources.

Setting Up Roadside Radar

Deploying a mobile radar unit requires positioning an eligible patrol vehicle along high-traffic routes or locations with frequent driving incidents.

1. Select a vehicle from your fleet that has radar capabilities installed.
2. Park the patrol unit along the shoulder of a high-volume road.
3. Open and monitor the radar interface manually while parked.
4. Wait for the interface alert when a passing vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit.

Because monitoring the interface requires active player attention, avoid setting up speed traps when your department is already struggling to handle open emergency calls.

Processing the Traffic Stop

When the radar detects a speeding vehicle, you must execute a four-step traffic stop protocol to issue the citation and secure the fine revenue.

1. Initiate the Stop: Activate your lights and siren to signal the speeding vehicle to pull over to a safe spot on the shoulder.
2. Approach the Vehicle: Exit your patrol car and walk to the driver's side window to start the interaction.
3. Verify Documentation: Request and inspect the driver's license and vehicle registration.
4. Issue the Citation: Select the fine that matches the recorded speed over the limit, including any extra violations found during document verification.

Failing to complete each step accurately can cause lost fine revenue or public grievances.

Balancing Radar Operations with Emergency Calls

Units assigned to speed enforcement cannot respond to incoming emergency dispatches such as shoplifting or domestic disturbances. To prevent overall city crime rates from rising while officers are on traffic duty, follow these operational rules:

• Schedule During Low-Activity Periods: Conduct radar operations during slower shifts when emergency call volume drops.
• Keep Reserve Units Available: Always leave at least one secondary patrol unit unassigned to handle urgent dispatches while your main unit runs radar checks.
• Rotate Assignments: Rotate patrol cars between roadside enforcement and regular street patrols to prevent coverage gaps across the city.

Calibration and Fleet Maintenance

Radar performance relies on regular upkeep of your patrol vehicles. Over time, vehicle degradation causes equipment glitches and inaccurate speed readings, which can lead to rejected fines.

Maintain enforcement accuracy through two station management routines:

• Calibrate Equipment: Check vehicle status in the station management menu regularly to repair damage and recalibrate radar systems.
• Upgrade Fleet Vehicles: Purchase newer patrol car models as funds allow. Upgraded vehicles provide more stable radar interfaces and improved vehicle handling during traffic pursuits.