Private Roads v. Public Roads

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department receives many calls for service regarding traffic issues. One common misperception is that our deputies can enforce traffic laws on all roads in Pima County. This is not always the case. There are many private roads, which are managed and owned by Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Civil traffic violations cannot be enforced on private roads. The only things we can enforce are violations of a criminal nature and not civil (such as Speeding or Illegal Parking). So, what recourse is there for people who live in an area surrounded by private roads? You can work with your HOA to discuss how the association can enforce any potential violations of HOA rules or evaluate road engineering options (such as speed bumps). Did you know? If you live in Green Valley and in an area surrounded by public roads (maintained by Pima County) and you believe there is an issue with a public road or area, you can report it to the Green Valley Council via their website: www.gvcouncil.org/service-request.As a reminder, we have a lot of residents who come from many different areas outside of Arizona. Try to be patient and courteous with each other on the road, especially as the traffic increases with our winter visitors. Drive safe everyone!