BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol will conduct a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on speeding to help reduce serious and fatal crashes across California from 6 a.m. on April 28 to 5:59 a.m. on April 29.
CHP said the enforcement will take place throughout the day and night, emphasizing that there is no safe time or place to drive at unsafe speeds.
During the operation, officers will monitor roadways and take enforcement action against drivers who exceed posted speed limits or travel at unsafe speeds for the conditions.
“Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions and greatly increases the severity of crashes. Even a slight increase in speed can significantly affect the outcome of a crash,” said in a release.