California Highway Patrol Launches Maximum Enforcement Period for Speeding

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CHP launches statewide Maximum Enforcement Period this weekend

Motorcycle impounded after driving 120 mph during CHP Maximum Enforcement Period

This weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) an initiative aimed at targeting unsafe driving by increasing patrols throughout the state.Here on the Central Coast, the MEP is in full effect.CHP Santa Barbara reported in a post on Instagram on Saturday that officers stopped a motorcycle for traveling 120 mph on southbound Highway 101, north of Hollister Avenue.Authorities say the rider…

CHP launches statewide Speed Prevention Campaign

The California Highway Patrol is focusing on one of the most dangerous behaviors on the roadways, speeding, by launching a statewide Speed Prevention Campaign, "PUMP THE BRAKES."

California Highway Patrol launches maximum enforcement period for speeding

The California Highway Patrol is intensifying efforts to curb speeding with a statewide maximum enforcement period this weekend.

California Highway Patrol to launch statewide Maximum Enforcement Period this weekend to tackle issue of speeding

So far this year, CHP officers have issued nearly 243,000 citations for speed-related violations. This includes more than 47,000 citations for speeds over 100 mph.