Traffic fines do not generate income for the Hastings Police Department or the City of Hastings. It is our goal to reduce crashes by obtaining voluntary compliance with traffic laws. To request traffic resources from the Uniform Patrol division, use this on-line form. Visit a list of common traffic violations and their fines here . Tools Patrol Officers Use The Department currently uses Chevrolet Luminas and Impalas, and Ford Police Interceptors and an Explorer for patrol vehicles.
People often comment on the light bars seen on many of the newer patrol cars.
The v-shaped design provides for better side visibility which is important when Officers are responding to emergency calls. Nearly all patrol cars are equipped with radar units for speed limit enforcement. Laptops computers can be used in the cars allowing Officers to type reports in the field, and keep computerized log sheets. Some units have in-car video camera systems. Video, as well as audio transmitted from a microphone worn by the officer, are recorded on tape.