SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching, and many Californians are preparing to kick off the summer with a holiday gathering or road trip. Forty-five people were killed in crashes in California during last year’s Memorial Day weekend, nearly a 30 percent increase from the same period in 2021. The California Highway Patrol […]
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CHP Officers recognized with Governor’s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – During a ceremony held on Friday, February 3, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom recognized California Highway Patrol (CHP) OfficersRyan Ayers and Kenneth Weckman for their actions that went above and beyond the call of duty by awarding them with the Governor’s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor. This honor is the highest state award […]
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Two decades of saving lives with California’s Amber Alert
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is celebrating the lifesaving collaboration of many partners behind the scenes, including members of the public, who have helped safely reunite hundreds of abducted children with their families during 20 years of the state’s America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert system. “The tremendous success of this […]
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CHP: Rely on Sober Drivers Not Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds drivers to avoid taking chances and make the right decision to have a sober ride home if their plans include alcohol. Unfortunately, the party often ends with risky drunk drivers taking to the streets and endangering countless lives. “If you plan on […]
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CHP Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The holiday season is upon us and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding everyone to put safety first and follow the rules of the road while traveling California’s roadways. According to data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, at least 38 people were killed in crashes in California throughout […]
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CHP: Make Safety The Main Course This Thanksgiving
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to remind everyone to put safety ahead of turkey and trimmings this Thanksgiving. The CHP will be kicking off a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 28. During the MEP, all available […]
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CHP helps prepare senior drivers for years to come
SACRAMENTO, Calif. November 12, 2021 – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is determined to help drivers age 65 and older maintain their driving independence through the support of a yearlong federal grant, Keeping Everyone Safe (KEYS) XIII. The CHP will continue to offer this in-person and virtual traffic safety program emphasizing roadway safety and mobility […]
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The CHP encourages safe celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. March 17, 2021 – This St. Patrick’s Day, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) remains on alert for impaired drivers, and CHP joins with the California Office of Traffic Safety in reminding drivers to travel safely. “The CHP is committed to making California’s roadways safe for all who use them.” said CHP Commissioner Amanda […]
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California Highway Patrol Goes on Tactical Alert
SACRAMENTO, Calif. January 15, 2021 – California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Amanda Ray today issued the following statement announcing the CHP would go on tactical alert ahead of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration: “For many months, the CHP has worked closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure the outcome of the election […]
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CHP Joins with Law Enforcement throughout the West to Help Usher In a Safe New Year
SACRAMENTO, Calif. December 31, 2020 – With California advising residents to stay home as much as possible, avoid gatherings, and not travel significant distances to reverse the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases, New Year’s Eve 2020 may look noticeably different than years past. One thing that will look familiar: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will […]
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CHP Focused on Eliminating Distracted Driving
SACRAMENTO, Calif. November 10, 2020 – Distracted driving can be a life-changing choice resulting in crashes and the deaths of thousands of people every year in the United States. Driven to make a difference, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has implemented a yearlong Adult Distracted Drivers grant designed to keep California roads safe through education […]
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CHP: Maintain Your Independence – Drive Safe, Drive Sober
SACRAMENTO, Calif. June 30, 2020 – Wherever people choose to observe Independence Day, they can expect the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to be out in force for a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3, to midnight, Sunday, July 5. As California gradually reopens, many people will be eager to celebrate […]
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Traffic Safety Benefits as More Californians Stay at Home
SACRAMENTO, Calif. May 19, 2020 – While Californians observe the stay-at-home order during the Coronavirus pandemic, the state’s roadways and those who use them are seeing the impact. With traffic volume down, the number of incidents on California’s roadways, including collisions and arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), continue to decline. “People are adhering […]
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CHP: Designated Drivers are the real Super Bowl MVPs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. January 30, 2020 – With excitement and expectations running high for the Super Bowl on February 2, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds everyone their game plan for the day should include getting home safely. Whether people are attending parties or hanging out in a bar, planning for a safe ride home will […]
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CHP hopes everyone is another year wiser
SACRAMENTO, Calif. December 30, 2019 – As a new year approaches, all motorists can resolve to celebrate safely. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) would like to remind everyone to buckle up, avoid distractions while behind the wheel, and have a plan in place if you intend to consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances. For this […]
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CHP offers advice to help keep motorists off the 'Naughty List'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. December 24, 2019 – To help keep motorists safe during this busy travel season, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is giving the gift of traffic safety tips. During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, leave the dashing to the reindeer and take your time to ensure you arrive safely at your destination. […]
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CHP is serving up safety for the holiday travel season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. November 25, 2019 – As millions of motorists head out for the Thanksgiving holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is prepared for one of the busiest travel weekends in America. Unfortunately, in the past, Thanksgiving has also been one of the deadlier holidays on our roadways. To help motorists arrive at their destinations […]
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Grant to CHP Supports Driver Safety Class for Seniors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nov. 14, 2019 – As people age, their driving skills may deteriorate. With the aid of a federal grant, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will present the Age Well, Drive Smart program to provide senior drivers with the necessary tools to remain safe, independent, and confident on the road. The one-year, $150,000 Keeping […]
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Grass Valley CHP looking for witnesses in road rage incident
August 23, 2019 – On 8/23/2019, at approximately 4:40 PM, Grass Valley Area CHP officers were dispatched to a report of highway violence. The victim was contacted and related that while she was driving northbound on SR-49 near Combie Road, she was involved in the road rage incident. After the victim passed another vehicle using […]
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CHP Offers Cool Tips for Safe Summer Trips
SACRAMENTO, Calif. June 19, 2019 – Summer road trips are a well-loved tradition for many. To make sure a trip is enjoyable, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds everyone that prevention and planning for summer driving may take time up front, but can spare drivers from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown or worse. […]