With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, the California Highway
Patrol wants the three-day weekend to be a safe one for all
motorists on the road.
With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, the California Highway Patrol wants the three-day weekend to be a safe one for all motorists on the road.
“Celebrating our great country’s birthday with friends and family is a holiday tradition for many people,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Many Californians will be taking to the roadway and we encourage motorists to celebrate safely; designate a nondrinking driver, buckle up, minimize distractions and allow yourself plenty of time to get to your destination so that you don’t feel the need for speed on the highway.”
The CHP will join travelers on the roadway this coming weekend; the Fourth of July weekend is a maximum enforcement period for the CHP. Officers will be on duty during the enforcement period, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday and continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday.
CHP officers will also focus on removing impaired drivers from the roadway, discouraging speeders from exceeding the posted speed limit and encouraging all motorists to buckle up.
During last year’s enforcement period, 23 people were killed statewide; among the 11 vehicle occupants killed in CHP jurisdiction, three were not wearing a seat belt. In addition, CHP officers made 1,438 arrests for driving under the influence.
