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The Lifesaving Power of Seat Belts: A Closer Look

MERCED COUNTY—The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Merced Police Department, Merced County Sheriff’s Office, and other Merced County Law Enforcement Agencies to kick off the “2025 Seat Belts Save Lives Campaign.” The campaign will significantly benefit Merced County by enhancing public safety, reducing injuries, and saving lives. In 2024, Merced County ...

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Funding the Future: Combating Teen Impaired Driving

SACRAMENTO – In an ongoing effort to reduce the number of crashes caused by impaired drivers in California, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) on a yearlong campaign of education efforts. The $2.5 million grant-funded “Teen Impaired Driving Education (TIDE) VI” campaign runs through September 30, 2025. Motor vehicle crashes are ...

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CHP Reminds the Public to Buckle Up Memorial Day Weekend

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As the nation observes Memorial Day and honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, travel to gatherings with family and friends will dramatically increase vehicles on roadways during the holiday weekend. In an effort to make sure motorists obey the laws and reach their destinations safely, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will ...

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Madera County Fire Department to Receive Jaws of Life

MADERA COUNTY — The Madera County Fire Department is the recipient of a $70,000 grant to purchase new extrication equipment referred to as “the jaws of life.” The grant funding was provided through the California Office of Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Madera County Fire Department Assistant Chief Matthew Watson stated that “This new equipment will ...

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CHP Secures Grant to Increase Motorcycle Safety Awareness

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SACRAMENTO  — To help save lives and reduce the risk associated with riding a motorcycle, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will implement a new, federally funded grant campaign promoting motorcycle safety in California from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. The goal of the Get Educated and Ride Safe (GEARS) IV grant is to decrease the number of motorcycle-involved ...

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