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Get Ready for "Stealth" Cops on California Roads!
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is shaking things up with a fresh approach to combat reckless and aggressive driving that's often been compared to video game antics. They're deploying a fleet of Dodge Durangos, dubbed "stealth" patrol vehicles, to catch these dangerous drivers off-guard [1][3][5].
These bad boys come equipped with a 360-degree concealed light package that blends seamlessly with normal traffic until activated during enforcement. As a result, they can keep a low profile until they need to make an appearance and nab those risky drivers [1][3][4]. CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee sees this as a significant advantage, stating, "These new vehicles will allow us to identify and stop drivers who are putting others at risk, while still maintaining a professional and visible presence once enforcement action is needed" [2].
These shiny new patrol units will begin showing up in various parts of California starting this week and all 100 stealth vehicles will be stationed along California's busiest roads and highways by June [2]. With over 390,000 vehicle crashes happening in California every year and around 1,000 daily reports of reckless driving, CHP officers have a significant job on their hands [2]. They issued nearly 18,000 citations last year to folks speeding at more than 100 mph [2]. Speed is a factor in about 30% of crashes, according to the CHP [2].
The CHP's mission remains simple: reduce injuries, prevent fatalities, and restore a sense of safety on California's roadways [2]. They encourage all drivers to respect the speed limits, avoid aggressive behavior, and share the road responsibly [2].
Wanna know more about the CHP's stealthy new addition to the force? Here you go:
- The stealth vehicles feature police lights that remain hidden until enforcement is required, offering a covert presence on the roads.
- Their strategic placement will cover California's busiest and highest-risk roadways.
- In total, CHP plans to deploy a whopping 400 Dodge Durango stealth units [2][3].
As these bad boys hit the roads, keep your eyes peeled and your driving skills polished. Let's work together to make California highways safer!
[1] California is running out of license plate numbers. Here's the license plate sequence starting next year[2] A Rolls-Royce Ghost, a spider monkey in a onesie and weed: CHP makes an unusual stop[3] Newsom keeps California Highway Patrol in Oakland as city remains mired in governing crisis[4] California Highway Patrol Using Stealth Tactics to Curb Aggressive Driving (4New.com) [5] California Highway Patrol Adding Stealth Patrol Vehicles to Curb Reckless Driving (KTLO News) [6] Stealth Patrol Cars Coming to California to Crack Down on Reckless Drivers (The Drive) [7] California Highway Patrol Deploys "Stealth" Patrol Cars (NBC Los Angeles) [8] New Stealth Patrol Vehicles Coming to California Highways (My Valley News)
- The new California Highway Patrol (CHP) stealth patrol vehicles, akin to Dodge Durangos, will be deployed across California, most notably on the busiest highways and roadways.
- Equipped with concealed 360-degree lighting systems, these stealth vehicles blend seamlessly with regular traffic until activated during enforcement, ensuring a low profile on California's roadways.
- The CHP plans to station 400 stealth units along California's high-risk roadways, with the initial rollout happening this week.
- With over 390,000 vehicle crashes in California every year and around 1,000 daily reports of reckless driving, the CHP is committed to reducing injuries, preventing fatalities, and restoring a sense of safety on California's roadways.
- In an effort to combat aggressive driving and speeding, CHP officers issued nearly 18,000 citations last year to individuals driving more than 100 mph.
- As the CHP's stealthy new addition to the force, these vehicles can help identify and stop drivers engaging in risky behavior, while still maintaining a professional presence during enforcement.
