CHP's new vehicles aim to catch reckless drivers
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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The California Highway Patrol is implementing a new strategy to crack down on what they call 'video game-styled' reckless driving.
The law enforcement agency announced the addition of 100 Dodge Durangos to its fleet of Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers.
CHP says the goal of the low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles (SMPVs) is to 'blend into traffic just enough to observe the most reckless and dangerous behaviors without immediate detection.'
'The new vehicles give our officers an important advantage,' said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. 'They will allow us to identify and stop drivers who are putting others at risk, while still showing a professional and visible presence once enforcement action is needed.'
In California, there are over 390,000 crashes per year and nearly 1,000 reports of reckless driving a day, according to CHP. With almost 18,000 citations given out to drivers speeding over 100 miles per hour, speed is a factor in around 30% of all crashes.
'Our goal remains the same: reduce injuries, prevent fatalities, and restore a sense of safety on California's roadways. We urge all drivers to obey speed limits, avoid aggressive behavior, and share the road responsibly,' CHP said.
All 100 of the SMPVs will be placed along California's busiest, high-risk roadways by June.
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