CHP to hold “maximum enforcement period” from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2

MENDOCINO Co., 12/29/21 — Holiday weekends are often a time of increased traffic accidents, and this coming weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be increasing enforcement by having”all available personnel on patrol” beginning Friday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 2. The enforcement effort will include “drug recognition evaluators” to assess drivers who may be under the influence, according to the announcement.

Last year, during a similar New Year’s enforcement period, 56 people died during in vehicle accidents, and the CHP made 709 arrests for driving under the influence.