Fourth of July Enforcement
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – California Highway Patrol officers will be ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Riverside County beginning Thursday to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown.
The statewide “maximum enforcement period” will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and conclude at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, during which all available officers will hit the streets for targeted patrols.
“Reckless driving and speeding have deadly consequences,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said. “It’s every driver’s responsibility to make safe choices behind the wheel. Let’s work together to prevent tragedies by always designating a sober driver and keeping our roads safe for everyone.”…