The CHP wrapped up its New Year’s Maximum Enforcement Period with 481 DUI arrests during the 30-hour campaign, averaging one arrest every four minutes.
The enforcement effort ran from 6:01p.m. on Tuesday, December 31st, through 11:59p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st.
CHP officers also issued nearly 10,000 citations for speeding, seatbelt violations, and other traffic infractions.
Despite these efforts the agency reports that 11 people tragically lost their lives in crashes within CHP jurisdiction during the holiday period.
The MEP underscores the CHP’s commitment to keeping California’s roads safe and serves as a reminder of the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
