Susanville Police Recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Susanville, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Susanville Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.According to...

Banner Medical Center Warns Against Distracted Driving as Teen Fatalities Soar

Distracted driving remains a pressing concern, particularly among young drivers, as smartphones and social media distractions continue to increase, and one Banner Medical Center is sharing tips on how to help your teen driver.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2021 alone,...

Near-Impossible Driving Conditions Expected as First Blizzard Warning Hits

The season’s first Blizzard warning has been issued, stating that driving conditions are near-impossible Friday into Saturday morning. The National Weather Service says highway travel will rapidly deteriorate from whiteout conditions during this timeframe, with snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. You...

CA OTS Grant Helps Susanville PD Curb Unsafe Driving Habits

Susanville’s police department has been successful with recent enforcement operations through the Office of Traffic Safety funding, helping curb unsafe driving in city limits.Over 2,000 from this latest round of funding the Sgt shared will be allocated to a new radar unit mounted into...

Susanville PD Increases Patrols Thru Labor Day to Deter Impaired Driving

The Susanville Police Department is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of the community as the summer travel season wraps up.Extra law enforcement personnel will be actively conducting patrols until Labor Day (September 4th) with the aim of identifying drivers who are believed...

Caltrans Promotes Responsible Driving with Memorial Signs at Rest Areas

Caltrans District 2 has introduced memorial signs at California state highway rest areas, honoring 15 workers who lost their lives on duty and promoting responsible driving. The J.C. Helmick (Interstate 5 – Tehama County) and Collier (Interstate 5 – Siskiyou County) Safety Roadside Rest...