Community Patrol
 

Community Patrol's Responsibilities

The Canyon Lake POA provides community patrol services for the community of Canyon Lake, their responsibilities include:

• Visitor Management & Gate Access Control
• Guest Call-in Service
• Rules & Regulations Compliance
• Video Surveillance of Canyon Lake POA Amenities & Facilities
• Incident Observation & Reporting to Canyon Lake POA

When To Call Community Patrol

Community Patrol can assist with the following non-emergency incidents:

• Barking or Loose Dogs
• Underage Driving of Golf Carts
• Illegal Fishing
• Loud Noise Complaints
• Motorcycle Riding In Community
• Parking Violations
• Speeding Traffic Vehicles
• Suspicious Vehicle/Person(s)
• Traffic Sign Violations
• Vandalism to Canyon Lake POA property

Call 9-1-1 For Emergencies

For emergency situations, please call to 9-1-1 for help. In any emergency police, fire or medical situation call 9-1-1 to report a crime, fire, heart attack, serious injury or emergency. 

Community Patrol: What They Can Enforce

Living in Canyon Lake comes with a shared commitment to follow the CC&Rs, Bylaws, and Rules that help keep the community running smoothly and enjoyable for everyone. Community Patrol helps support this by enforcing these rules on the private roads throughout the community. Keep in mind that all the rules that exist here have been put into place over the past 58 years by elected volunteer Board Members who were elected to represent the wishes of the community. You can find the full Rules & Regulations anytime on our website.

Here’s what you can expect from Community Patrol
If a suspected violation is observed, patrol officers will ask that you pull over and request your driver’s license. Under our community rules, our patrol officers are fully authorized to do this. Please be aware of the following rule:

GR.6.2b - No person may operate a motor vehicle within the community without a valid driver’s license. All drivers, whether residents or not, must present their valid state-issued license upon request by Canyon Lake POA staff or Community Patrol. All non-resident drivers must present a valid driver’s license to access the community.

In fact, ignoring them comes with steep fines:

• Evading Community Patrol (GR.5.1l): $250.00
• Failure to Comply (GR.5.1m): $250.00
• Failure to Provide ID (GR.6.2): $100.00

Our Community Patrol team is here to enforce the community’s rules and help protect our shared amenities. Because the Canyon Lake POA owns and maintains the roads, they are considered private. As a result, our patrol officers enforce the Canyon Lake POA's rules for motor vehicles, not state traffic laws or vehicle code. This means citations do not go on your DMV driving record, but you may receive fines from the Canyon Lake POA if you violate the rules. For example:

• Failure to Stop for a Stop Sign (GR.5.1o): $250.00
• No Valid State Registration (GR.5.1b): $100.00

Also, like contesting a traffic citation received on public roads, there is an appeals process available for citations issued by patrol officers in Canyon Lake. You can learn more about this on our website at our Appeals page.

Rule Enforcement vs. Law Enforcement
The Canyon Lake POA does not provide law enforcement. The City provides law enforcement (currently contracting with RSO, and soon launching its own police department). The Canyon Lake POA and our Community Patrol officers are simply here to enforce the rules we all agreed to when moving into this beautiful community.

Community Patrol FAQ

How do I contact Community Patrol?

Why was my guest denied entry?

Can Community Patrol pull me over?

What qualifies as a complete stop at a stop sign in Canyon Lake?

Community Patrol Monthly Reports

Received a Citation?

Community Patrol enforces the Canyon Lake POA's Rules & Regulations by issuing citations. If you received a citation and would like to learn more about your options, visit our Hearing Services page.