If it seems like there are more CHP Officers on the highways, that’s because there are. A special effort by the California Highway Patrol began Christmas Eve and ended Christmas night. Speed limits, distracted driving and seat belt enforcement are the goals, and CHP drug and alcohol recognition experts are combing the roads for impaired drivers. During the Maximum Enforcement Period last Christmas there were 20 people killed in CHP jurisdiction and 900 DUI arrests were made. Another maximum enforcement period will take place for New Years.
-Steve Gibson