Officers to Boost Patrols Statewide November 26–30 Amid Rising Holiday Traffic, DUI Risks, and Deadly Seat Belt Violations.

California Highway Patrol officials are urging drivers to make seat belt safety a priority as millions of people take to the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday. The agency will launch its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period at 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, with enhanced patrols continuing through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30.

During the five-day operation, officers will focus on seat belt compliance, impaired driving, and other high-risk violations as traffic volume surges statewide. CHP leaders say the reminder is simple but essential: buckle up every time, regardless of the distance.

The California Highway Patrol also wants to remind everyone t

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