Drivers are hitting the road for Memorial Day Weekend and the California Highway Patrol is adding to its patrols in preparation. CHP will begin its Maximum Enforcement Period on Friday at 6:01 p.m.

During last year’s Memorial Day weekend enforcement operations, the CHP arrested roughly 1,100 motorists on suspicion of drunken or drug-impaired driving, a figure similar to 2023.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Law enforcement issued a warning ahead of Memorial Day weekend after officers arrested a woman who was reportedly going 100 mph, with children in the car. It happe… ...

During the 2024 Memorial Day enforcement period, CHP officers made over 1,100 DUI-related arrests and issued nearly 32,000 citations, including over 19,000 for speeding, over 1,800 for seatbelt ...

"Memorial Day weekend can be a safe celebration for everyone," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. "It's about making sound decisions and planning ahead before you head out on the highway," Farrow said.

During the three-day period, 45 people were killed in traffic crashes statewide — a nearly 30% increase from the comparable time span in 2021, the CHP reported. Updated 3:13 p.m. May 26, 2023 ...

During last year’s Memorial Day weekend enforcement operations, the CHP arrested roughly 1,100 motorists on suspicion of drunken or drug-impaired driving, a figure similar to 2023. Forty-two vehicle ...