The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed...

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect pedestrians. On average, a pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes and one is injured every 8 minutes in traffic crashes, according...

The California Highway Patrol will flood roadways with all available officers this Labor Day weekend in an aggressive effort to stop impaired drivers before they cause harm. The CHP’s annual Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period begins Friday, Aug. 29, at 6:01 p.m. and runs through Monday, Sept. 1,...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcycles may be difficult...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are biking for commuting, exercise or recreation, making it essential for all people to look out for one another and save lives. According to the National...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign runs from May 12 to June 1. During this time, the  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s...

Speeding and aggressive driving are ongoing challenges on California roadways. The California Highway Patrol has been awarded $2.6 million in federal funding for the Speed Prevention, Education and Enforcement Deterrence (SPEED III) grant to implement safety measures to reduce dangerous driving behaviors...

The California Highway Patrol is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.   Distracted driving remains a leading cause of traffic crashes across the state, with drivers often diverting their attention from the road to activities...

In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 20-26, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens :and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. According...

The California Highway Patrol is dedicating Sept. 15-21 to promoting child passenger safety across California, focusing on the protection of the state’s youngest road users. National Child Passenger Safety Week will educate parents and caregivers about the importance of proper child safety restraints....