SgtCHP
09-17-2007, 07:23 PM
I apologize if there is some confusion. Apparently, this press release was published and failed to reach a lot of people including me. It is from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
Press Room
California’s 2006 DUI Enforcement Crackdown
Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911
Spotting & Reporting Drunk Drivers
Tip Sheet
How to Report a Drunk Driver
Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a drunk driver.
Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road or cross streets and the direction the vehicle is traveling.
Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate.
Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
The following signs can help you detect an impaired driver on the road:
Turning with a wide radius
Straddling the center of the road or lane marker
Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
Almost striking an object or another vehicle
Weaving or zigzagging across the road
Driving on surfaces other than a designated roadway
Swerving or abruptly turning away from a generally straight course
Turning abruptly or illegally
Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit
Stopping without cause in a traffic lane
Stopping inappropriately
Following others too closely
Drifting or moving in a straight line
Erratic braking
Driving into opposing or crossing traffic
Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
Slow response to traffic signals, including sudden stops and delayed starts
Driving with headlights off
http://www.ots.ca.gov/campaign/2006/...r_tipsheet.asp
For non-emergency calls use 1-800-TELL-CHP
1-800-TELL CHP
Toll Free Number Helps Public to Access the CHP for Non-Emergency Purposes
The purpose of the nationwide toll-free telephone number is to provide the public with an easily recognizable telephone number that can be used to contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The 1-800-TELL CHP telephone number was originally established for the reporting of vehicle and cargo theft and later expanded for the Farm Labor Vehicle Program. The CHP has designated 1-800-TELL CHP as the number that shall serve as the point of contact for the public to access the CHP for non-emergency purposes (e.g., accident reports, tow questions, CHP office locations, vehicle theft tips, community outreach programs). Additionally, by providing the public with an easily recognizable telephone number for contacting the Department, the use of the cellular 9-1-1 system for non-emergency calls should decrease. CHP answers the 1-800-TELL CHP telephone number 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Press Room
California’s 2006 DUI Enforcement Crackdown
Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911
Spotting & Reporting Drunk Drivers
Tip Sheet
How to Report a Drunk Driver
Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a drunk driver.
Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road or cross streets and the direction the vehicle is traveling.
Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate.
Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
The following signs can help you detect an impaired driver on the road:
Turning with a wide radius
Straddling the center of the road or lane marker
Appearing to be drunk (i.e., eye fixation, face close to windshield, drinking in the vehicle)
Almost striking an object or another vehicle
Weaving or zigzagging across the road
Driving on surfaces other than a designated roadway
Swerving or abruptly turning away from a generally straight course
Turning abruptly or illegally
Driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit
Stopping without cause in a traffic lane
Stopping inappropriately
Following others too closely
Drifting or moving in a straight line
Erratic braking
Driving into opposing or crossing traffic
Signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions
Slow response to traffic signals, including sudden stops and delayed starts
Driving with headlights off
http://www.ots.ca.gov/campaign/2006/...r_tipsheet.asp
For non-emergency calls use 1-800-TELL-CHP
1-800-TELL CHP
Toll Free Number Helps Public to Access the CHP for Non-Emergency Purposes
The purpose of the nationwide toll-free telephone number is to provide the public with an easily recognizable telephone number that can be used to contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The 1-800-TELL CHP telephone number was originally established for the reporting of vehicle and cargo theft and later expanded for the Farm Labor Vehicle Program. The CHP has designated 1-800-TELL CHP as the number that shall serve as the point of contact for the public to access the CHP for non-emergency purposes (e.g., accident reports, tow questions, CHP office locations, vehicle theft tips, community outreach programs). Additionally, by providing the public with an easily recognizable telephone number for contacting the Department, the use of the cellular 9-1-1 system for non-emergency calls should decrease. CHP answers the 1-800-TELL CHP telephone number 24 hours a day, seven days a week.