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1. What is the Traffic Safety Division?

The Division of Traffic Safety provides:

• Expert traffic studies


• Implementation and maintenance of traffic signals


• Development of other traffic control devices


• Pavement markings


• Data collection and analysis


• Spot speed radar studies


• Vehicle turning movements analyses


• Volume counts


• Stop signs and traffic safety devices


• Reviews and updates the Babylon Unified Code of Traffic Ordinances


• Requests for stop signs and other traffic safety devices for traffic control are processed through this division


• The process of studying, analyzing, approving, and implementing these requests is managed and overseen by the Traffic Safety Committee

2. What is the Traffic Safety Committee?

The Traffic Safety Committee meets monthly to review and discuss new traffic-related applications such as traffic signs, traffic calming controls, etc. The committee is made up of a traffic engineer, a representative from the Supervisor's Office, a community member and a representative from the Suffolk County Police Department.

The Committee will then, if deemed warranted, submit an application to the Division of Traffic Engineering. Traffic Engineering will then do a site study and make a recommendation on the request. This may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

The Traffic Safety Committee will review the request and the engineering site study. After consideration, the committee will make a recommendation to the Town Board, who will then schedule a hearing. If the Town Board issues a resolution, that will then finalize the process and effectuate the change.

This entire process may take several months before a final decision is rendered.

3. What type of signs can be requested through the Traffic Safety Division?

The Division of Traffic Safety provides the following traffic-related signs:

• No Parking


• Children at Play


• Traffic Signal Ahead


• Deaf Child Area


• Blind Child Area


• Other types of traffic control and disability warning signs

4. How do I request a sign?

Requests for traffic-related signs can be submitted in writing to:

Umeko Healy, Chairperson Traffic Safety Committee 200 E. Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst, NY 11757

You can also submit a request using this online form.

All requests should indicate the location of the proposed sign and a brief description explaining the reason for the sign. The Traffic Safety Committee will examine the location for the requested sign to determine if it fits with the area’s existing traffic controls and conforms with both state and federal laws (NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law; NY State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises for Streets and Highway).

5. How do I submit a complaint about areas that are susceptible to speeding?

All complaints regarding areas where vehicles commonly speed must be submitted to:

Umeko Healy, Chairperson
Traffic Safety Committee
200 E. Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757

All complaints must include location (street name and/intersection) and the complainants name, address and phone number. The Traffic Safety Committee will then submit a request to the Suffolk County Police Department for increased enforcement of the speed limit in that area.

6. How do I report a damaged or missing traffic sign?

Reports of damaged or missing traffic signs should be reported to the Traffic Safety Division at (631) 957-3105 ext. 3106 or the Traffic Sign Shop at (631) 957-3105 ext. 7480.

Reports should include the location of the missing or damaged sign such as the address and street name and/or intersection. The town is responsible for responding to such reports within two hours of receipt and then correcting the situation within 72 hours.

7. How do I report a broken traffic signal?

Reports of damaged or inoperable traffic signals should be reported to the Traffic Safety Division at (631) 957-3105 ext. 3106.

Reports should include the location of the broken signal such as the address and street name and/or intersection. The town is responsible for responding to such reports within two hours of receipt.