CHP Expands Low-Profile Fleet Against Reckless Driving

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is deploying a fleet of 100 low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles, primarily Dodge Durangos equipped with concealed lights, to combat reckless, aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving statewide. These vehicles are designed to blend in with regular traffic, giving officers a stealth advantage to observe and apprehend dangerous drivers. The initiative is a response to nearly 1,000 daily reports of reckless driving and about 390,000 annual crashes in California, with speed contributing to roughly 30% of these incidents. The first 25 vehicles are already in use, and the full fleet will be operational by June, focusing on high-risk and high-traffic roadways. CHP officials stress that the program aims to reduce injuries, prevent fatalities, and increase safety by holding aggressive and unsafe drivers accountable. This deployment is part of a broader strategy to address all forms of dangerous driving behavior.