Sacramento, CA – For the first time, Halloween was designated as a Maximum Enforcement Period by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), resulting in hundreds of arrests and thousands of traffic citations overnight.
According to the California Highway Patrol, all available officers statewide were deployed from 6 p.m. on Halloween through 6 a.m. on November 1 to help ensure safe travel. During the 12-hour campaign, CHP officers recorded:
- 503 DUI arrests
- 1,943 speeding citations, including 96 drivers clocked over 100 mph
- 8,029 total enforcement actions
- 6 fatal crashes within CHP jurisdiction
The agency emphasized that the initiative aimed to reduce impaired and dangerous driving during one of the year’s most high-risk nights. CHP officials thanked those who celebrated responsibly and reminded drivers that their decisions behind the wheel can mean the difference between life and death.
“This effort demonstrates our commitment to safety,” the department stated. “Together, we can reduce impaired driving, prevent dangerous driving, and keep our communities safe.”
Residents are urged to plan ahead, use designated drivers, and slow down on California’s highways — especially during holiday periods when enforcement is increased.
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