CHP Makes Over 1,350 Arrests During Memorial Day Weekend

The California Highway Patrol announced it made over 1,350 arrests during its Memorial Day Enforcement Period.

The statewide statistics from this effort are as follows:

  • Over 1,350 arrests, with over 1,100 being DUI-related.
  • Nearly 32,000 traffic citations issued, including over 19,000 for excessive speed
  • Over 800 citations for drivers exceeding 100 miles per hour.
  • Nearly 1,850 seatbelt violations cited.
  • Over 2,000 distracted driving citations issued.

The enforcement began 6:01 pm on Friday, May 24 and ran through 11:59 pm on Monday, May 27.

“Loss of life on our roads is preventable when drivers make safe and responsible choices behind the wheel,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Always remember to drive sober, avoid distraction, adhere to the speed limit, and ensure adults are buckled up and children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat.”

Last year, CHP recorded more than 1,100 arrests for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the 78-hour Memorial Day MEP, which is an average of an arrest every four minutes.

If you see or suspect an impaired driver, safely pull over and call 9-1-1 immediately. Be prepared to provide the dispatcher a description of the vehicle, the license plate number, location, and direction of travel. Your phone call may save someone’s life. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

The primary mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

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