Traffic Concerns
Traffic Signs and Markings
All complaints, concerns and questions regarding traffic signs and
pavement markings should be directed to the appropriate road agency.
Both the
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the
Road
Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) have roadways as shown on the
Roadway
Jurisdiction Map within the City. They both can be contacted
directly at (248) 858-4804. Concerns and questions regarding Major and
Local City roadways can be given to the City’s Traffic Engineering Staff
at (248) 871-2560.
 Roadway Jurisdiction Map
 Traffic Control Signals
The City of Farmington Hills has over 125 traffic signals within the
City limits. All of these are maintained by the RCOC for each of the
road agencies. Four major travel corridors are on the RCOC’s FAST-TRAC/SCATS
signal system. These include Orchard Lake Road, Haggerty Road, 12 Mile
Road and Grand River/ 10 Mile (from M-5 to Haggerty). All questions,
concerns and comments regarding signal operations can be given to the
City’s Traffic Engineering Staff at (248) 871-2560.
Traffic Control Signals
Residential Speeding
 Travel speed in our residential areas is a regular topic of
concern in the City. For that reason the City has a residential traffic
control program titled Traffic SAFE TE3
as well as a Traffic Division in our Police Department. General traffic
complaints and concerns should be directed to the Police Department at
(248) 871-2630. More detailed assistance can be obtained from the
Traffic Engineering Staff at (248) 871-2560.
Parking
On-street parking is allowed in the City’s residential areas unless
there is a posted no parking zone or the vehicle is obstructing any of
the items outlined in
Section 257.674 of the Michigan Vehicle Code. If a no parking zone
is desired, please contact the Traffic Engineering Staff at (248)
871-2560 for more information.
Street Lighting
 In the interest of maintaining the rural character of
Farmington Hills, the City does not light our residential streets and
intersections. However, there is a procedure in place that allows
subdivisions and neighborhoods to have overhead street lighting
installed. The
Residential Street Lighting Procedure Guide outlines the steps
needed to have street lighting installed. The individual subdivisions
are responsible for all costs associated with the installation and
energy. The lighting is actually owned and maintained by DTE Energy Co.
By working through the City’s Engineering Division, the subdivisions
receive a municipal rate for the electrical fees while at the same time
avoid any maintenance and other associated ownership issues.
Residential Street Lighting Procedure Guide
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