CHP - South Sacramento

We appreciate the commitment to child passenger safety, but HOV lanes require real human passengers.

Our officers conducted a traffic stop on this vehicle after the driver attempted to use the HOV lane with a doll secured in the child seat.
10/10 for seatbelt safety✅
0/10 for HOV lane logic ❌

Remember, if your passenger(s) cannot blink, breathe, or complain about the AC, they don’t count for the carpool lane.

Heads up: Caltrans has a scheduled full closure on Northbound Capital City Freeway (State Route 51/Business 80) from N Street to Exposition Blvd beginning tonight May 29, 11:00pm through Sunday May 31, 3:00am. The closures include on- and off-ramps along the work area.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead, use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Caltrans District 3

Seat belts save lives… and prevent expensive tickets!

Safety isn’t optional, and neither are the fines, so do the right thing before you drive.

Buckle up.

We need your help.

The CHP South Sacramento Area is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Florin Road on May 25th at approximately 6:27pm. A blue sedan made an illegal U-turn and collided with a motorcyclist who later succumbed to his injuries. The blue sedan fled the scene and was last seen travelling eastbound on Florin Road approaching Power Inn Road.

Video footage obtained at the scene indicates the suspect vehicle is a blue 4-door sedan, unknown make or model, which has significant broadside damage to the passenger side front door and a deployed passenger side front door curtain air bag.

If anyone has any information related to this crash, please contact the CHP South Sacramento Area at 916-897-5600.

This Memorial Day, the California Highway Patrol honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember their courage, their commitment, and the families who continue to carry their legacy.

Their sacrifice reminds us that safety is a responsibility we all share. As we reflect on their service, we encourage everyone to drive safely, remain vigilant and make responsible choices on the road.

The Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement Period is currently in effect till 5/25, 11:59 p.m. Drivers and passengers are reminded to always buckle up.

Farewell to Officer Matt Burgess, ID 16817, and Officer Arthur Pichanusakorn, ID 18119.

After a combined 44 years of honorable service to the people of California and the CHP, Officer Burgess (24 years) and Officer Pichanusakorn (20 years) are retiring. Both officers who faithfully served their communities with integrity, professionalism, and unwavering dedication devoted their careers to advancing the mission of the CHP. Through their commitment to public safety and service, they exemplified the highest standards of the Department and left a lasting impact on those they served.

To the two officers – In the last two decades, you showed up on the hardest days, lifted others on the darkest nights, and carried the CHP badge with pride. Thank you for every mile, every call, and every moment you stood the line. May your next journey be as meaningful as the one you are completing.

At the California Highway Patrol, we do our best to communicate traffic safety messages to every generation in a way they understand.

Whether it's about speeding, seatbelt use, avoiding distractions or impaired driving consequences, we make sure the message HITS!

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