Overview

• The CHP has introduced a fleet of 400 Dodge Durango SUVs designed to blend into traffic and target aggressive, high-speed drivers.
• The vehicles feature 360-degree concealed lighting, dash cams, sirens, and pursuit-grade engines, enhancing covert enforcement capabilities.
• The initial 25 vehicles are already deployed in key regions, including the Bay Area, with the remaining fleet set to roll out statewide next month.
• Speed-related crashes account for 30% of California’s annual 390,000 collisions, motivating this new enforcement strategy.
• Last year, CHP issued nearly 18,000 citations for speeds exceeding 100 mph, highlighting the need for enhanced traffic safety measures.