Sacramento, CA – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching its annual Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period this week, beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, and running through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 25, officials announced.
According to the CHP, officers will expand patrols across the state during the 30-hour enforcement effort to deter unsafe driving behaviors, including impaired and distracted driving, speeding, and seat belt violations. The public is encouraged to report unsafe drivers by calling 9-1-1.
During last year’s Christmas enforcement period, CHP officers arrested over 300 impaired drivers and issued more than 2,200 speeding citations, including 132 for speeds over 100 mph. Tragically, 17 people lost their lives in traffic collisions during the same period, CHP said.
To prevent deadly crashes, CHP continues to coordinate with the California DMV through its FAST pilot program, designed to swiftly remove extreme speeders from the road and improve highway safety statewide.
Officials remind motorists to slow down, leave extra space, and stay alert during the holiday rush. “Every decision behind the wheel matters,” CHP emphasized in its statement.
This year’s enforcement campaign is one of two statewide safety efforts planned for the holiday season, with the next round expected around New Year’s Eve.
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