CHP arrest nearly 1,600 people and issue 30,000 citations over Fourth of July weekend

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(FOX40.COM) – The California highway patrol announced Monday that thousands of arrests and citations were executed during a maximum enforcement period over the Fourth of July holiday.
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CHP said the mission over the Independence Day weekend was “to ensure the safety of all Californians.” Statewide statistics from the agency reveal about 40,000 people in California were caught allegedly breaking the law. Violations include:

• Over 1,600 arrests, over 1,300 being DUI-related
• Nearly 30,000 citations issued, including over 17,000 for excessive speed
• Over 600 citations for drivers exceeding 100 miles per hour
• Nearly 1,000 seatbelt violations cited
• Over 1,900 distracted driving citations issued

“Even when it’s not a Maximum Enforcement Period, let’s continue to work together to make responsible choices,” CHP said. “Drive sober, avoid distractions, follow speed limits, and always buckle up.”

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Veronica Catlin

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