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California Highway Patrol Deploys Stealth SUVs to Tackle Reckless Driving

The first 25 low-profile Dodge Durangos are being deployed this week to address aggressive driving behaviors on high-risk California roadways, with the full fleet operational by June.

CHP officers already patrol Bay Area highways in unmarked cars, but the new Dodge Durangos are designed to be an intermediate step between undercover car and obvious highway patrol vehicle.
Red and blue lights tucked into the Durango’s front windshield and grille indicate that its driver is a CHP officer.
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Overview

  • The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has introduced a fleet of 100 low-profile Dodge Durango SUVs designed to blend into traffic and covertly monitor reckless driving behaviors.
  • The first 25 vehicles are being deployed this week in Hayward, Martinez, and San Jose, with all 100 vehicles set to be operational statewide by June.
  • These vehicles feature 360-degree concealed lighting and muted color schemes, allowing officers to identify dangerous drivers without immediate detection.
  • The initiative targets aggressive driving behaviors such as lane weaving, triple-digit speeds, and road rage, which contribute to nearly 1,000 daily reckless driving reports in California.
  • CHP aims to reduce injuries, prevent fatalities, and restore road safety, though some community groups have raised concerns about potential bias and increased covert policing.