CHP - Sacramento Communications Center

A seat belt can be the difference between walking away from a crash and never making it home.

From May 18–31, the California Highway Patrol will participate in the national Click It or Ticket campaign with increased seat belt enforcement. Officers will be stopping drivers and passengers who are not properly buckled up.

Too many lives are lost each year because someone chose not to wear a seat belt. In a crash, being ejected from a vehicle is often deadly, and airbags alone are not enough to protect you.

Buckle up correctly every trip:
✔️ Shoulder belt across your chest
✔️ Lap belt low across your hips
❌ Never behind your back or under your arm

Learn more: www.nhtsa.gov/SeatBelts

👀Maximum Enforcement Period
Beginning tomorrow, April 28 at 6:00 AM through April 29 at 5:59 AM, a Maximum Enforcement Period will be in effect.
Officers will be actively monitoring for unsafe driving behaviors.
Please slow down, remain alert, and drive safely.

www.chp.ca.gov/news-alerts/news-list/chp-hits-the-brakes-on-speeding-during-24-hour-enforcement-effort

🌧️ RAINY WEATHER DRIVING SAFETY 🌧️

Recent rain brings slick roads and reduced visibility. Even light showers can create dangerous driving conditions—especially after long dry periods.

Stay safe with these tips:

• Slow down – Wet roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance
• Turn on headlights – Help others see you and improve your visibility
• Increase following distance – Give yourself more time to react
• Avoid sudden movements – Hard braking or sharp turns can cause loss of control
• Check your tires & wipers – Proper equipment is critical in wet conditions

Remember: It’s not just about your driving—it’s about everyone on the road. Make safe choices and arrive alive.

Ring in the New Year safely! Please don't drink and drive.

Happy holidays from the Sacramento Communications Center! Remember to celebrate responsibly and designate a sober driver.

Holiday greetings from the Sacramento Communications Center! Remember to always designate a sober driver and celebrate responsibly! 🌲🎄🌲🎄

CHP Launches Halloween Maximum
Enforcement!
From 6 PM, Oct. 31 - 6 AM, Nov. 1, all available CHP officers will be on patrol statewide to target impaired drivers and keep California's roads safe.
"Even one life lost is one too many. Plan ahead, choose a sober ride, and help us keep our roads safe." - CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee
👻 Make the right choice:
🎃 Designate a sober driver
👻 Use rideshare or public transit
🎃 Never drive impaired
If you see a suspected impaired driver, call 9-1-1.
Together, we can make Halloween safe for everyone.

💥 REMINDER💥 55-hour closure scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday, October 31 through 4 a.m. Monday November 4! The following ramps and connectors will be closed:

• WB US 50 from I-5 interchange to Jefferson Boulevard
• WB US 50 connector from P Street On-Ramp
• WB US 50 from Jefferson On-Ramp
• SB I-5 to WB US 50 Connector
• NB I-5 to WB US 50 Connector
• Route 275 (Cabaldon Parkway) On-Ramp to WB US 50
• Route 275 (Cabaldon Parkway) Off¬-Ramp to Jefferson

✔️ Suggested Detour from SB I-5:
• Take SB I-5 to WB I-80 connector ramp and continue on WB I-80
✔️ Suggested Detour from NB I-5:
• Continue NB on I-5
• Take NB I-5 to the WB I-80 connector ramp
• Continue on WB I-80
✔️ Suggested Detour from WB US 50:
• Take WB US 50 to the NB I-5 Connector Ramp
• Take NB I-5 to the WB I-80 Connector Ramp
• Take SB I-5 to the WB I-80 Connector Ramp