The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued hundreds of citations during a commercial vehicle inspection and compliance operation this week.
On October 13, 2026, CHP’s Newhall Division partnered with the Southern Division Commercial Unit to conduct a detail targeting commercial vehicle and operator violations.
See below for results:
- 279 citations issued
- Citations for mechanical violations, improper lane use, speeding, and non-emergency stops on the freeway
- 28 commercial vehicles out-of-service
- 13 commercial vehicle drivers out-of-service
Following the operation, CHP offered the following reminders for commercial vehicle drivers operating in California:
- Never stop on the freeway unless required by an emergency or otherwise permitted by law
- Remain in your designated lane and follow all lane-use requirements
- Obey the posted speed limits and any speed restrictions applicable to your vehicles
- Plan your routes ahead of time and take breaks only in legally permitted locations
- Conduct your pre-trip safety inspection on your vehicles prior to each trip
