California Highway Patrol launches special enforcement operation on Highway 74 to reduce crashes
Peter Daut
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement on Highway 74 to try to keep people safe ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
The new plan includes more enforcement patrols on the highway, additional training to detect commercial violations, and community meetings that CHP will host for residents to voice their concerns.
For years, News Channel 3 has reported on the numerous crashes along the mountain highway, known for its steep curves and narrow lanes.
CHP Officer David Torres says, “We want to make sure that everyone drives safe up there, we want to reduce the number of crashes that we have up there, and we want people to just follow the law and drive safely. It’s a beautiful highway, it’s fun to drive, as long as you drive in the speed limit and within your lane.”
News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in-depth with Torres about the CHP’s Special Enforcement Details, and how the CHP is trying to make Highway 74 less dangerous.
In a bipartisan effort, state lawmakers are also working on legislation to improve safety on Highway 74.