CHP Barstow

All lanes of northbound I-15 are now open at Hodge Road.

I-15 northbound is still completely shut down at Hodge Road. Please seek alternate routes from I-15 using Hwy 18 to SR-247, National Trails Hwy/Route 66 to SR-58, or US 395 to SR-58 to get around the closure.

All Northbound I-15 lanes, approximately 13 miles south of the City of Barstow, are closed at Hodge Road for an active police investigation. Please use an alternate route such as US 395 to SR-58 to get around the closure. There is not an anticipated time for reopening the northbound lanes at this time.

Using cell phones, eating or drinking, adjusting a radio, or simply talking with friends are all routine activities teens engage in every day, but become life-threatening hazards when done behind the wheel. Below is a short informative video regarding the dangers of driving distracted. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Impact Teen Drivers will be holding an informational webinar tomorrow 9/22 @ 9am. If you would like to join, please click on the attached link to register. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_-_oZwvvcT-GmjwOO1RpmAA

September 20-26th is Child Passenger Safety Week! Watch this short video for helpful information to ensure your child is utilizing the proper safety restraint. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Did you know traffic collisions are the #1 killer of teenagers in America? About 10% of those deaths are in California alone. Here is a short video about the California graduated driver licensing law which helps keep new teen drivers safe behind the wheel. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September is pedestrian safety month. Motorists and pedestrians share the responsibility to ensure the safety of one another. Stay alert and stay safe when you’re out and about.

If you’re out for a walk or out for a drive, keep these safety tips in mind. Always remember to pay attention to your surroundings.

Here are some bicycle safety tips for riders and motorists out on the roads.

Making the right decision is not difficult, this Labor Day weekend please remember the dangers associated with driving under the influence and designate a sober driver. Our Officers will be out in full force looking for impaired drivers and will be taking the proper enforcement action in an effort to protect those traveling on our roadways. Please drive safely, and if you suspect a driver is impaired, don’t hesitate to call 911.

Impact Teen Drivers will be holding an informational webinar regarding new teen drivers on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00am. If you would like to attend, please click on the link below to register. You can also visit www.impactteendrivers.org for more information. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_16nr5kMmQQ2_CJM_Fs78LA

Defensive driving and obeying the speed limit are key elements of driving safely. Aggressive driving can ruin your life or the life of an innocent person. Always wear your seatbelt and don’t drive distracted.