CHP - Redding

Today is Election Day! Make your voice heard and cast your ballot! Need help finding your polling station? Check out sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place for more information.

CHP Safety Alert: Prepare for Rain and Snow Season

With inclement weather conditions approaching, the California Highway Patrol urges all drivers to exercise caution and follow these safety guidelines to stay safe on the roads.

Slow Down: Wet and icy roads reduce traction. Drive slower to allow more time to react.

Increase Following Distance: Leave extra space between your vehicle and others to prevent collisions in low visibility or slippery conditions.

Check Your Tires and Wipers: Ensure your tires have adequate tread, and your windshield wipers are in good working order along with ongoing vehicle maintenance.

Use Headlights: Turn on your headlights when visibility is reduced by rain, snow, or fog.

Avoid Sudden Movements: Accelerate, brake, and turn gently to avoid skidding.

Stay Informed: Check weather and road conditions before traveling. Allow extra time and consider alternate routes if necessary.

Your safety is our priority. Let’s work together to keep California’s roads safe. For road conditions, visit Caltrans QuickMaps.

Stay alert, stay safe, and be prepared!

Today is the day!!! Come on down to Kohl’s in Redding. The California Highway Patrol is holding a Child Safety Seat Check! Let our Child Passenger Seat Technicians ensure your little ones are safe.

895 Browning Street Redding, CA 96001
8:00am to 11:00am

🌧️ 🌧️ Wet weather is back! 🌧️ 🌧️

The rainy season is upon us! Remember roads are slippery and visibility is low. Please exercise caution when driving in inclement weather.

Precautions to follow:

Drive slowly
Use lower gears when needed
Avoid hard braking
Keep a safe distance from vehicles in front of you
Watch for pedestrians
Use your headlights when it's raining
Change out your windshield wipers to ensure the best visibility possible

‼️ CAR SEAT CHECK-UP EVENT ‼️ Saturday November 2, from 8:00am to 11:00.

Reminder for parents using car seats for your children. If you are unsure your car seats are installed correctly, or have the right car seat for your child, or just have questions, come to the CHP's car seat event. Car Seat Technicians will be on hand to assist you.

On this National First Responders Day, the California Highway Patrol extends our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who serve on the front lines. Your unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our communities does not go unnoticed. Today, we honor your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Thank you to every first responder who stands ready to answer the call, day and night. We are proud to stand beside you in service.

This morning, the Redding Communications Center received a call from a concerned motorist about a high speed motorcycle traveling over 100 MPH, lane splitting, and nearly causing crashes on I-5 southbound in the Redding area.

Dispatchers quickly and precisely relayed the information to our road units who located the motorcycle and observed it traveling 112 MPH! Subsequent to the enforcement stop, the rider was determined to be unlicensed (No M1) and recently ticketed for speeding. The totality of these circumstances made it an easy decision for our officers to impound the motorcycle and issue a citation.

A huge THANK YOU to the motorist, for reporting the motorcycle, and helping us prevent crashes which could lead to serious injury.

23123(C) VC makes it legal to utilize a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including an emergency call to a law enforcement agency. Report dangerous driving!

On the morning of September 12, 2024, local resident Matthew Hall of Hall’s Heating and Air Conditioning was driving eastbound on SR-44, west of Victor Ave. Hall observed a dust cloud along the eastbound center median east of his location. He observed a vehicle traveling east impacting the concrete center median wall at freeway speeds. Hall determined the driver of the vehicle was in distress. Knowing the vehicle in distress could travel across the eastbound lanes, possibly injuring or killing other motorists, Hall disregarded his own safety, drove past the vehicle in distress and positioned his vehicle directly in front of the vehicle. Hall slowed his vehicle causing the vehicle in distress to impact the rear of his vehicle. Hall came to a stop with the distressed vehicle still in drive pushing his vehicle forward. Hall exited his vehicle and observed an elderly female in the driver seat unresponsive. Hall broke the right rear window with his fist gaining access to the cab and turned off the engine. Hall’s quick thinking, and decisive action was the catalyst to not only saving the driver's life but saving those who may have been injured during this event. Matthew was awarded a Community Service Award from the California Highway Patrol Redding Area for his bravery and selfless act of courage to protect the lives of others during this traumatic event.

Redding Area Captain M. Pizzi, Lieutenant B. Lale, Sergeant B. Cooke, and Officer J. Estes presented Hall this award at his business in Redding and were joined by Hall’s family.

One of our own, motor officer Estes, had the privilege of participating in this year’s Redding PD motorcycle competition. Estes took ☝️ in his class. Not many can maneuver a Harley like Estes can….we think his mustache provides more stability.

Thank you for hosting a great event and allowing the CHP Redding area to participate.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The California Highway Patrol stands with survivors of domestic violence and is committed to raising awareness about this critical issue. No one should have to live in fear, and we encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence to seek help. Together, we can break the silence and support those in need.

If you or someone you know is in danger, please reach out. Help is available.

It’s a great morning for with in Redding. We are also participating in Walk to School Day with several other schools throughout . Supporting and educating or community teachers, parents, and students is a priority to us. This is also a blast for the kids!

Thank you to all the teachers and parents for volunteering your time to facilitate this awesome event and allowing us to participate.

Remember, SLOW DOWN anytime you are traveling in school zones.

HEADS UP: The #1 lane of northbound I-5, at the Cottonwood Creek Bridge, will be closed from 7 p.m. tonight through 8 a.m. Saturday for bridge work. If you're planning to travel through this area, please slow down and pay attention.

Always at QuickMap.dot.ca.gov

Come down to the YMCA in Redding and meet Officer Martinson and Officer Fillman! Touch a Truck event with multiple law enforcement agencies, Redding fire department, and many more! Today from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

A hit and run collision leads to a fatality.

On Thursday October 3, 2024, at approximately 2:24 a.m., CHP Redding Area units responded to a call of a pedestrian down, on I-5 southbound, north of Gas Point Road. Upon arrival, our units located an unresponsive female pedestrian along the southbound shoulder. The female was ultimately pronounced deceased on-scene by medical personnel. No vehicles were located in the immediate area. Evidence located at the scene indicates the pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle. The incident has been determined to be a fatal hit and run traffic crash.

The name of the pedestrian will be released by the Shasta County Coroner's Office.

The investigation is still ongoing at this time and anyone with information can contact the CHP Redding Area office at (530) 225-0500.

Northern Division Recruitment will be at the Touch a Truck event at the Redding YMCA on Friday October 4th! If you are in the Redding area, feel free to drop by and say Hi!

**Empowering Inclusion in the Workplace**

Join the California Highway Patrol for the Disability Employment Awareness Fair in Sacramento, CA at the State Capitol on October 10, 2024, from 10AM to 2 PM. Discover opportunities, resources, and inspiration to promote inclusive hiring practices and accessible workplaces. If you know someone that is interested in working for the State of California, send them our way!

This year, the recognized several officers who embraced our Commissioners priorities and expectations. Specifically, officers were recognized for their dedication to in-view patrol and enforcing primary causes of collisions such as speeding, aggressive driving, and DUI.

In 2023, CHP Redding Area Officer Morton was recognized for his exceptional efforts to reduce dangerous speeding violations. Officer Morton was among top five in the state!

Many locals and frequent travelers through Shasta County know Officer Morton due to the fact he is ALWAYS out and about. If you see him, help me congratulate him on a job well done--just make sure you are not speeding when you see him…

On this important anniversary, we recognize the trailblazing women who first entered the CHP 50 years ago and the many women who have come after to make important contributions that help keep California safe. On September 30, 1974, a group of 40 women reported to the CHP Academy as part of the Women Traffic Officer Program (WTOP), launched as a trial. Of those women, 27 completed Academy training and were sworn in as CHP officers on January 16, 1975. Since that day, women have served in every aspect of the CHP, from riding motorcycles and flying aircraft to taking on detective roles. Northern Division would like to thank all the woman that have served Northern California for the last 50 years.

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In 2024, the Redding CHP Area has had numerous vehicle crashes resulting in the loss of precious human lives.

Some of the common factors that led to these tragic crashes include:

1) Excessive speed
2) Impaired driving (alcohol/drugs)
3) Unsafe lane changes/turning movements
4) Reckless driving

While the Redding CHP Area strives to ensure California is the safest place to live, work, and travel, we cannot accomplish our mission of saving lives by ourselves. We need your help to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. We are confident you have witnessed people driving unsafely—many times committing the very violations that have led to crashes that cost people their lives.

Therefore, if you see someone driving unsafely on the freeway or unincorporated county roadways, please call 911 or the public dispatch line at (530) 242-3210 to report what you see. When possible, report the unsafe driving behavior you observed along with the location, license plate, and vehicle make/model/color. We will do our best to locate the reported vehicle and take appropriate action.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. With your partnership, we enhance our effectiveness and make our community safer to travel in. Thanks in advance for your help.

23123(C) VC makes it legal to utilize a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including an emergency call to a law enforcement agency.