CHP SHIFTS INTO HIGH GEAR TO KEEP EVERYONE
SAFE ON THE ROADS FOR MEMORIAL DAY
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As the public prepares for Memorial Day weekend, the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to buckle up, drive the speed limit, and designate a
non-drinking driver. These friendly reminders are part of the upcoming CHP Maximum
Enforcement Period (MEP) that begins Friday, May 23, at 6:01 p.m. and continues through
Monday, May 26, at 11:59 p.m.
“We encourage the public to put measures in place ahead of time to help make their road trip
safe and enjoyable,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Leave early and allow for additional
traffic delays, eliminate distractions behind the wheel, buckle up, and always designate a sober
driver.”
Last year, the 40 people killed in collisions in California during Memorial Day weekend
represented a 60 percent increase from the same period in 2012. Among those who died within
CHP jurisdiction, 40 percent were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
The MEP coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ongoing “Click
It or Ticket” campaign, which continues through June 1, 2014.
“Seat belts and child safety seats increase a person’s chance of surviving a collision,” added
Commissioner Farrow. “Protect yourself and those that you love every trip, every time, and
insist they buckle up.”
Keeping the roadways free from impaired drivers is another key component to increasing travel
safety this holiday weekend. During the 2013 Memorial Day MEP, the CHP made more than
1,200 arrests for driving under the influence.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service,
and Security to the people of California.
In a perfect society, you want to be the one who can tote a gun around.
Our quota is ZERO. Zero deaths on the highway is our quota every day of the year.
Firemen and paramedics really save lives. Police just like to believe they do.
Trouble, you’re a bad boy! BK
I was a police officer for over 33 years. I pulled people from burning cars long before fire or paramedics arrived. I delivered babies long before fire or paramedics arrived. I did CPR several times long before fire or paramedics arrived. I used the heimlich maneuver several times long before… Read more »
Thank you, Jon.
Benett
Mr.Jon Boyer….please don’t take “trouble’s” post personal….In many of his past posts,he has defended drunk drivers when they were arrested and charged with a DUI,insulting more than one poster on this site,including myself,that has lost a family member to a drunk driver accident….he defends anyone pulled over and/or arrested with… Read more »
Anyone dumb enough to draw attention to themselves by speeding , driving while texting, or any other obvious behavior that says “Hey guys…look at me”, ESPECIALLY when the CHP let’s you know (in advance) they’re gonna be out there, DESERVES a damn ticket. (don’t you agree?)
So what’s the quota this weekend?
Cops don’t have quotas,,, they can write as many as they want…
Trouble…..That depends on how many dumb drivers there’s going to be on Memorial Day weekend….my guess is a LOT !!