Officers who carry out general traffic duties are called Patrol Inquiry Officers and manage traffic matters throughout the State.

Work includes patrolling for general traffic offences, attending crashes and coordinating traffic control at events or incidences.

Patrol inquiry officers regularly come in contact with the public and play a large role in educating community members about traffic safety.

Traffic policing also includes crash investigation, providing escorts and undertaking research and training.

Major crash and traffic investigators hold similar roles to detectives, but concentrate on matters relating to traffic.