Cracking Down on Dangerous Street Takeovers: CHP Receives Federal Grant The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking further steps to combat reckless driving, illegal street racing, and street takeovers with the help of a $2 million grant from the Biden Administration. The grant aims to reduce the number of fatal and injury traffic crashes caused by these illegal and dangerous activities. This funding complements the $5.5 million already allocated by the state government for crackdown initiatives. CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee states that the grant will be used for community outreach efforts and enforcement measures to protect the safety and well-being of California’s communities and ensure the continued safety of its roadways. In 2021 alone, CHP officers responded to over 7,300 incidents of illegal street takeovers across the state, with as many as 123,000 people participating in these activities. Although the number decreased in 2022, there is still significant work to be done. Speeding and street racing are also major concerns for the CHP. The agency highlights the staggering number of incidents resulting from unsafe driving behaviors, including motorists exceeding 100 mph on state highways, engaging in illegal street racing, participating in sideshow activities, and causing speed-related crashes. To address these issues, enhanced speed enforcement operations have been conducted on vital thoroughfares in the state from January 2022 to June 2023. During this period, more than 31,000 tickets were issued to individuals caught driving over 100 mph. To intensify efforts against these dangerous activities, the CHP and other law enforcement agencies have established task forces and launched social media campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers and risks associated with street racing and reckless driving behaviors. Commissioner Duryee emphasizes that illegal street racing and sideshows are not just reckless activities