CHP - Tracy

05/29/2026

Heads up parents. This is an ongoing issue and its happening here in Tracy and Mountain House as well. We want to educate and ensure our kids and parents are informed and safe. Wear your helmets and obey the traffic laws.
‼️ Attention parents and child bicyclists 🚴
A reminder: an E motorcycle 🏍️ is not an E-bike ⚡️!
To ensure safety and compliance with the law on public roads, riders operating an E motorcycle must:
1. Hold a **valid driver’s license** with a **Class M1 endorsement**
2. Wear a **DOT-approved helmet**
3. **Register** the vehicle with the **DMV**
4. Properly **display a license plate**
5. Have the necessary **safety equipment** (brake light, headlight, turn signals)
6. Maintain **liability insurance**
**Parents/Guardians:** If your child is under 18, you may also be liable under **CVC 14607** for allowing an unlicensed minor to drive and be charged with a misdemeanor

‼️ Attention parents and child bicyclists 🚴

A reminder: an E motorcycle 🏍️ is not an E-bike ⚡️!

To ensure safety and compliance with the law on public roads, riders operating an E motorcycle must:

1. Hold a **valid driver’s license** with a **Class M1 endorsement**
2. Wear a **DOT-approved helmet**
3. **Register** the vehicle with the **DMV**
4. Properly **display a license plate**
5. Have the necessary **safety equipment** (brake light, headlight, turn signals)
6. Maintain **liability insurance**

**Parents/Guardians:** If your child is under 18, you may also be liable under **CVC 14607** for allowing an unlicensed minor to drive and be charged with a misdemeanor.

05/28/2026

This holiday weekend, our officers focused on one simple goal: saving lives through seat belt safety.

During the Holiday Enforcement Period, CHP officers issued 2,172 seat belt citations to drivers and passengers who chose not to buckle up. While citations are never the goal, every stop was an opportunity to prevent a tragedy.

Seat belts remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones on the road. No matter how short the trip is, buckle up every time.

Thank you to everyone who made safety a priority this holiday weekend. Let’s continue working together to keep California roads safe.

05/22/2026

Its Memorial Day Weekend. Let's Honor those who served and died protecting our great Country by driving responsibly and being safe. Their sacrifice is your gift of freedom.

The California Highway Patrol will launch a statewide Memorial Day weekend enforcement campaign focused on seat belt use, reckless driving and impaired driving as heavy holiday travel begins across California.

The CHP's Holiday Enforcement Period will run from 6 p.m. Friday through 11:59 p.m. Monday, with officers conducting targeted patrols on highways and local roads statewide.

05/22/2026

One decision can change everything.

A seat belt may seem small, but in a crash, it can mean the difference between life and death. Too many lives are lost every year because someone chose not to buckle up.

Buckle up. Every seat. Every trip. Every time.

NHTSA


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05/19/2026

05/19/2026

It's a dog, It's a cat, It's a Turtle? (check it out)

What should you do it you are driving and observe an object in the road?

In accordance with the California Vehicle Code, it is essential to maintain a safe speed and distance to allow sufficient time to perceive and respond to potential hazards, such as objects in the road. To enhance safety, keep your eyes focused further down the roadway and remain attentive to your surroundings. If you encounter an object and are unable to avoid it safely, prioritize maintaining control of your vehicle, as sudden evasive maneuvers can result in more severe incidents. Consistently practicing defensive driving by scanning ahead and adjusting your speed appropriately can help prevent dangerous situations.

Put the phones down 📱 ,
focus on the road ahead 👀 ,
buckle up ,
drive at a safe speed 🛣️
drive safe
= Good chance of getting to your destination safely 🏆 .

05/18/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT:
ADJUST YOUR COMMUTES IF NEEDED.

I-580 & INTERNATIONAL PKWY/PATTERSON PASS RD INTERCHANGE
Nightly lane and ramp closures are scheduled Sunday, May 17, through Thursday, May 21, at the Patterson Pass Road overcrossing on I-580.

Eastbound I-580 (nightly, approx. 9:01 PM – 5:59 AM):
- 1 of 2 mainline lanes closed
- EB off-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed
- EB on-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed

Westbound I-580 (nightly, approx. 9:01 PM – 3:30 AM):
- 1 of 2 mainline lanes closed
- WB off-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed
- WB on-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed

All closures are subject to weather and safety conditions. For questions, contact the project hotline at (209) 208-0735 or [email protected].

I-580 & INTERNATIONAL PKWY/PATTERSON PASS RD INTERCHANGE

Nightly lane and ramp closures are scheduled Sunday, May 17, through Thursday, May 21, at the Patterson Pass Road overcrossing on I-580.

Eastbound I-580 (nightly, approx. 9:01 PM – 5:59 AM):
- 1 of 2 mainline lanes closed
- EB off-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed
- EB on-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed

Westbound I-580 (nightly, approx. 9:01 PM – 3:30 AM):
- 1 of 2 mainline lanes closed
- WB off-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed
- WB on-ramp at Patterson Pass Rd closed

All closures are subject to weather and safety conditions. For questions, contact the project hotline at (209) 208-0735 or [email protected].

05/18/2026

A seat belt can be the difference between walking away from a crash or never making it home.

From May 18–31, the California Highway Patrol will participate in the national Click It or Ticket campaign with increased seat belt enforcement. Officers will be stopping drivers and passengers who are not properly buckled up.

Too many lives are lost each year because someone chose not to wear a seat belt. In a crash, being ejected from a vehicle is often deadly, and airbags alone are not enough to protect you.

Buckle up correctly every trip:
✔️ Shoulder belt across your chest
✔️ Lap belt low across your hips
❌ Never behind your back or under your arm

Learn more: www.nhtsa.gov/SeatBelts

05/16/2026

UPDATE: 05/16/26 at 11:54AM. The the subject has been taken into custody by SJSO and transported to a medical care facility. N/B I-5 is now open.

⚠️ Traffic Alert ⚠️

All lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 at Roth Road due to police activity. Traffic is being diverted off at Roth Road. Expect significant delays and use alternate routes if possible.