The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is preparing for the
Thanksgiving holiday, but officers aren
’t baking turkeys, pumpkin pies or cornbread. According to CHP
Commander Bob Davies, a big holiday dinner is not part of most
officers’ plans.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, but officers aren’t baking turkeys, pumpkin pies or cornbread. According to CHP Commander Bob Davies, a big holiday dinner is not part of most officers’ plans.
“Starting at 6:01pm on Wednesday, Nov. 24, through midnight Sunday, Nov. 28, we will be implementing a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). During this time every available officer will be on the road to assure motorists a safe trip and a happy holiday,” Davies said.
The CHP will be focusing on major safety issues such as safety belt use, speeding and driving under the influence.
“Drivers who don’t buckle up, drive too fast or who are under the influence represent a real risk to themselves and other motorists,” he said. “And this holiday they are going to get our special attention. Making sure everyone in your vehicle uses safety belts, avoiding alcohol if you’re going to drive and obeying all speed limits is certain to make the holiday weekend safer and much more pleasant.”
Being prepared for a holiday trip is also important. A properly prepared driver will check the route, look at the weather report, plan to leave early enough so they don’t feel rushed and take frequent short breaks to stay refreshed.
“If you start your Thanksgiving trip rested, sober and buckled up, you can improve your chances of arriving safely. That will make your holiday a happy one, and quite frankly it will make ours better, too,” Davies said.
