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New Year's Crackdown Planned On Riverside County Freeways: CHP
The California Highway Patrol targets alcohol, marijuana impairment, and reckless driving with increased patrols during New Year’s, following 10 fatal crashes and 481 DUI arrests last year.
- Starting at 6 p.m. on December 31, the California Highway Patrol will boost California statewide patrols through 11:59 p.m. on January 1, 2026, during its New Year's Holiday Enforcement Period.
- During last year's holiday period, the CHP reported 10 fatal crashes and 481 arrests for suspected DUI, prompting increased enforcement.
- CHP officers will watch for alcohol and marijuana impairment and reckless driving, building on 297 DUI arrests during the recent Christmas enforcement; San Diego Metropolitan Transit System offers free rides after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
- Before celebrating, CHP officials advised using ride-share, public transit or a sober companion and urged the public to report suspected drunk drivers by calling 911.
- Officials note that impaired driving remains a leading cause of preventable deadly crashes, and this campaign replicates a 30-hour HEP used at Christmas on California roads.
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