The California Department of Transportation and the California Highway Patrol in the new year are requesting the record number of motorists expected to travel the state’s freeways and highways to be especially alert in the construction areas with the increased highway projects underway.
The traffic fines in the construction areas are increased throughout the state with additional CHP patrols on or near the construction sites, especially during the winter and spring months.
The CHP will also be enforcing the new traffic laws that went into effect January 1, that all motorists should be familiar with.
This past week some Caltrans projects were delayed because of the rainy weather but are continuing throughout southwest Riverside County. This week drivers should be aware of the following
