California Highway Patrol officers Friday evening will begin concentrated operations on highways, freeways and roads throughout Riverside County as part of a Memorial Day weekend campaign to snare drunken and other unsafe drivers.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, the CHP will begin its holiday weekend “maximum enforcement period,” during which all available officers hit the streets to catch impaired motorists, as well as other traffic violators. The crackdown will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Monday.
“Our top priority is keeping the public safe, not just during the holidays but daily,” agency Commissioner Sean Duryee said. “Buckling up is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your passengers in a crash. Our officers will be out in force to help everyone arrive at their destination safely.”…