California Highway Patrol Joins Nationwide “Saturation Saturday” Initiative

The event aligns with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaignPhoto byElsa OlofssononUnsplash

In an effort to combat impaired driving ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe will participate in "Saturation Saturday" on August 24, 2024. This initiative, led by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in partnership with law enforcement agencies nationwide, aims to increase traffic safety enforcement.

The event aligns with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, focusing on saving lives and preventing injuries through heightened patrols and checkpoints. Motorists are urged to drive safely and responsibly during this critical period, the California Highway Patrol urged drivers.