CHP Mojave

🧵 2/2 Maintaining defensible space around your home, knowing your evacuation routes, and having emergency kits ready to go are all essential steps to staying prepared and safe.

As the weather warms up, it’s important to practice wildfire safety both on the road and at home. Proper vehicle maintenance, ensuring nothing is dragging underneath your vehicle, and being mindful of where you park or stop can help prevent vehicle-caused wildfires. 🧵 1/2

Friday California Views We made it to Friday! Enjoy the weekend responsibly, designate a sober driver before consuming anything that impairs your ability to drive. Have a great weekend California! #chpmojave

#throwbackthursday to cooler temperatures and Ford Crown Victoria with a new led light bar. We hope you’re having a great week! Drive safe California!

According to IIHS, there were 4, 061 deaths from motor vehicle crashes in California in 2023. Approximately 1/3 of those fatalities involve speed. The CHP is working to change that number. You can help by slowing down and driving responsibly. The roads belong to all of us.

Today, 133 cadets from CTC V-25 took on a defining moment in their journey, pushing through every mile with determination, grit, and purpose. Supported by the cheers of family and friends, they showed what it truly means to earn their place. Congratulations!

He served the people of Tulare County with dedication and purpose, and he will be missed by those who knew him and worked alongside him. All of us at the CHP are keeping his family, his partners, and his department in our thoughts. End of Watch: April 9, 2026

The California Highway Patrol joins the Tulare County Sheriff's Office in mourning the loss of Deputy Randy Hoppert. A United States Navy veteran, Deputy Hoppert chose a life of service and continued that commitment in law enforcement, carrying forward a family legacy.

✅ The road is now OPEN ✅

🚨 Traffic Alert - 3/14/26 at 07:25AM 🚨 The on-ramp from Backus Road to northbound SR-14 is closed while CHP Mojave Area personnel investigate a traffic crash. Please use alternate routes. #chpmojave

✅ Oak Creek Road is open ✅

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 Oak Creek Road is closed between Koch Street and the CalPortland Access Road. Take alternate routes and avoid the area. 3/9/26 at 3:40PM

On International Women’s Day, we recognize the strength, leadership, and dedication of the women of the California Highway Patrol. Your service keeps our communities safe and inspires the next generation. 💛💙 Inspired? Visit chpmadeformore.com to learn more and apply!

Join us online for our Officer Virtual Hiring Seminar! 🌟👮‍♂️ 🗓️ March 12, 2026 🕡 6:00 - 7:00 pm PST via Zoom App 🎟️ Register via Eventbrite to join: bit.ly/4qjYWqT 📘 Learn more at bit.ly/3TQWgn2 💻📚 #HiringSeminar #CaliforniaHighwayPatrol

⚠️High winds are expected tonight through tomorrow (March 6–7). If you’re driving a high-profile vehicle, use extreme caution. Wind gusts could reach up to 70 MPH Consider delaying travel if possible. Follow @NWSHanford for continued weather updates.

A High Wind Watch has been issued for eastern Kern County valid from 10 PM Friday through 10 PM Saturday. Strong Northeast winds 35-45 mph, with gusts to 70 mph are expected for the Mojave Desert, and winds 25-35 mph, gusts to 50 mph expected for the Tehachapi Mountains. #CAwx

As a driver, you are responsible for making sure everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained. Seatbelts are one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent serious injury in a crash. Avoid reckless behavior and make smart decisions every time you drive.

Join us online for our Public Safety Dispatch Online Virtual Hiring Seminar! 🌟👮‍♂️ 🗓️ Mar 12, 2026 🕡 6:00 PM PDT 🎟️ Register via Eventbrite: LINK IN BIO #Highwaypartol #Career #CHP bit.ly/4coDmxi

Off-Duty Santa Rosa CHP Officer Saves a Life👏 On Feb. 6, Officer Tyler Lenaburg witnessed a serious crash in Placer County. He stopped, applied a tourniquet to a critically injured rider, and stayed until EMS arrived. The rider, an off-duty CAL FIRE firefighter, is recovering.

@CHP_HQ @OTS_CA Great job 👏