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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CHP's new low-profile patrol vehicles will be harder for scofflaws to spot
The California Highway Patrol is putting officers in a new generation of low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles meant to 'blend into traffic just enough to observe the most reckless and dangerous behaviors without immediate detection,' officials announced. In a news release, CHP said California sees nearly 400,000 crashes a year, almost 1,000 reports of reckless driving a day and that in 2024, officers issued 18,000 citations to motorists driving at speeds of 100 miles per hour or higher. 'These new tools will help our officers hold the most egregious violators accountable,' the release stated. Some 400 new Dodge Durangos are being added to the fleet, but only 100 of the vehicles will get the special markings meant to blend into traffic. The other 300 will have CHP's traditional look. The specially marked patrol vehicles will not have the agency's typical black and white markings but will sport a variety of standard Dodge manufacturer colorings, though CHP's logo will be emblazoned on the sides of the cars. Rather than lights and sirens on top of the new low-profile cars, the gear is situated in the interior top of the front and rear windows, as well as on the side bottom of the vehicle. Arrests made in alleged L.A. Armenian crime syndicate engaged in violent feud The new Durangos are also faster, each one containing a V8 Hemi engine compared to the V6 in CHP's current fleet of Ford Explorers, Chevy Tahoes and Dodge Chargers. While the special patrol vehicles will all be in service by June, some stations, like Baldwin Park, are already out and about in the vehicles, with the agency telling the Orange County Register that officers immediately noticed motorists driving at higher speeds than they usually see while in the traditional-looking patrol vehicles. 'These cars aren't meant to prey on normal and unsuspecting people,' CHP Officer Alec Pereyda told The Register. 'These are meant for those speeding and aggressive drivers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Marshall Mitchell: Mitchell City Council to approve more than $2.5 million in expenditures
May 18—MITCHELL — In addition to considering the first reading of an ordinance establishing term limits for mayor and city council members and the first reading of an ordinance codifying rental inspections, the Mitchell City Council, during its regular meeting on Monday, May 19, will also consider approving various city expenditures. The city has about $22.4 million in open contracts to be paid, with $2.5 to be considered at Monday's meeting, according to the estimate report for May 19. Two expenses have to do with planning services, including $24,428 to architectural firm Shemmer for the Corn Palace Expansion project, and $10,981 to McLaury Engineering for the Thirteenth Avenue and Wisconsin Street Drainage Study. Big ticket items include $1.64 million to John T. Jones Construction for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant, and $721,298 to Rice Lake West for the 2.5 million gallon above ground storage and pump station located at south of town. The council will also consider approving a change order for Rice Lake West in the amount of $16,858, for an updated contract total of $11.7 million. The total project was budgeted at $16 million. This will be the fifth change order on this project. Other city expenditures include $1,136 for the Lake Mitchell Jetty, $45,565 for a dump truck box, and $12,315 to Larry Jirsa for architectural services regarding a FEMA tornado shelter at Lake Mitchell Campgrounds. The city paid B-Y Water District a total of $55,297 for 41.57 million gallons of water during the month of March and $64,268 for 48.32 million gallons for the month of April. In addition, the council will consider authorizing the purchase of two 2025 Ford Interceptor SUVs for the Mitchell Police Department to replace two Dodge Durangos that were damaged in a pursuit in the amount of $121,550, which includes the price of lights and decals and installation. Based on insurance coverage estimations, the police department will be reimbursed $86,500 and expects the city to pay the remaining $35,000. The meeting will also mark the first official meeting with all new audio and video equipment in City Hall council chambers, which officials hope to improve the experience of those who watch city board meetings online. The city budgeted $115,000 for the project. In 2025, through May 14, the city has had $3,081,530 in operational expenses from the city's various departments and enterprises, according to the Mitchell City Finance Office's departmental register. Other The Mitchell City Council will also convene as the Board of Adjustment to hear requests for Shayna Loecker's family residential daycare at 710 N. Kittridge St., an electronic messaging center inside the First Presbyterian Church at 500 E. 5th Ave., a variance permit for Todd and Nancy Boyd at 155 S. Harmon Dr., and conditional use permits for the Koch Premier Properties townhouse developments on Lakeview Lane. The council will also hear a rezoning request from council member Mike Bathke's wife, Pamela, about lots located at 1717 West Eighth Avenue. The properties are under a purchase agreement with plans to build a shed, which may affect drainage in the area, according to recent discussion at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. A full agenda can be read on the city's website. The council meeting starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at 612 N. Main St.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CHP premieres new low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles
Aggressive lane weaving, triple-digit speeds and road rage might be part of a high-score strategy in video games, but in the real world such maneuvers are deadly. In an effort to crack down on what can only be described as 'video game-styled' driving on the state's highways, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is deploying a new generation of low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles (SMPV) – and one such vehicle is coming to the California Highway Patrol Office in Red Bluff. '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.' The 100 new Dodge Durangos—paired with the CHP's existing high-performance fleet, which includes Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers—blend into traffic just enough to observe the most reckless and dangerous behaviors without immediate detection, Duryee said. 'Once enforcement begins, their markings serve as a clear reminder that safety is the CHP's top priority,' he added. With over 390,000 crashes annually in California and nearly 1,000 daily reports of reckless driving, the new vehicle-tools will help CHP officers hold the most egregious violators accountable, according to the CHP. Last year, CHP officers issued almost 18,000 citations to drivers speeding over 100 miles per hour. Speed is a factor in approximately 30 percent of all crashes and a major contributor to traffic fatalities and injuries, Duryee said. It is particularly dangerous because it decreases reaction time, extends stopping distance, and intensifies the severity of crashes. 'Our goal remains the same, to 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,' he added. The CHP positioned the first 25 SMPVs in various regions across California last week. All 100 high-performance patrol units will be strategically placed along California's busiest, high-risk roadways by June. Speed isn't a thrill—it's a threat, and the CHP is responding, Duryee said.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CHP's new vehicles aim to catch reckless drivers
NOTE: The video above provides driving safety tips. 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Epoch Times
California Deploys Next-Gen Highway Patrol Vehicles to Stop ‘Video Game Style' Driving
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said on May 8 that it has rolled out its newest weapon to crack down on what the department calls 'video-game-style' driving by deploying specially marked patrol vehicles on busy highways. 'We're deploying 100 of these vehicles statewide to confront a growing threat—aggressive drivers who speed excessively, tailgate, split lanes, and endanger lives,' CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee The CHP will use 2024 Dodge Durangos fitted with the latest lights and colors to blend into traffic. The first 25 vehicles will be deployed across the state this week. All 100 of the units will be strategically placed along California's busiest, high-risk roadways by June, the CHP said. Each Durango features a V8 Hemi engine, a police pursuit package, concealed 360-degree emergency lighting, and a version of the CHP badge on the door. Uniformed officers will operate them primarily on multi-lane freeways with a clear mission to identify and stop reckless and dangerous drivers, according to Duryee. Related Stories 12/27/2024 11/20/2024 'The new vehicles give our officers an important advantage,' Duryee said in a The blue-and-red flashing lights are mounted inside the rear window and windshield. The vehicles are also equipped with police lights and flashing lights inside the headlights, the grill, and the running boards. The new vehicles will be added to the CHP's existing fleet of high-performance units, which include Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers. The vehicles allow officers to blend into traffic just enough to observe the most reckless and dangerous behaviors without immediate detection, according to the CHP. More than 390,000 vehicle crashes are reported each year in California, and nearly 1,000 incidents of reckless driving happen each day, the agency reported. Last year, CHP officers issued almost 18,000 citations to drivers going over 100 miles per hour, according to CHP. The California Highway Patrol estimated on May 8, 2025, that the state has about 1,000 reports of reckless driving every day. (CHP) CHP Speed is a factor in about 30 percent of all crashes and is a major contributor to traffic deaths and injuries. The CHP said it is particularly dangerous because it decreases reaction time, extends stopping distance, and intensifies the severity of crashes. 'Despite advances in vehicle safety, California still sees over 4,000 traffic deaths annually. Most of these are preventable,' Duryee said. 'A small percentage of aggressive drivers put everyone at risk.' Using the latest
