24-Hour Speeding Enforcement Starts at 6AM Today

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Apr 28
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CHP Cracks Down On Speeding With 24-Hour Statewide Enforcement

CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol is launching a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) targeting speeding drivers across the state in an effort to reduce serious and deadly crashes.

The enforcement operation begins at 6:00 a.m. on April 28 and runs through 5:59 a.m. on April 29, with officers actively monitoring roadways day and night.

During the crackdown, CHP officers will focus on drivers exceeding posted speed limits or driving too fast for road conditions. Authorities say even small increases in speed can significantly raise the risk of severe or fatal crashes.

According to CHP data, officers issued more than 491,000 speed-related citations in 2025.

Preliminary figures also show over 110,000 crashes tied to unsafe speeds, resulting in more than 400 deaths and over 68,000 injuries statewide.

Officials are also highlighting the FAST (Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets) pilot program, launched with the DMV, which targets drivers caught going over 100 mph.

Those citations are automatically sent to the DMV’s Driver Safety Branch, where licenses can be suspended or revoked.

CHP says the goal is simple: slow drivers down before a dangerous situation turns deadly.

Authorities are urging motorists to drive responsibly, stay alert, and reduce speed, reminding the public that saving a few seconds isn’t worth risking lives.