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November 8, 2020 South Lake Tahoe received a lot of snow last night! Don’t forget if you are using your wipers to have your headlights on! Be safe be seen! Drive safe out there!... #winter2020 #slowdown #checkyourtread #icyroad #WipersOnHeadlightsOn #CHP

November 7, 2020 Do you want to play a game? The first person to guess where the photo was taken wins! The winner can either choose a CHP patch, which will be mailed or a box of donuts which can be picked up at the CHP South Lake Tahoe office. CLUE: The photo was taken somewhere in the Tahoe basin. ... Good luck!

November 7, 2020 Good Morning Tahoe! We received about 1/4 of snow last night! Please remember to drive safe and use caution, the roads may be icy! ... #CHP #slowdown #Winter2020 #IcyRoad #UseCaution #CheckYourTread

November 6, 2020 ROAD CLOSURE The following roads are CLOSED due to the upcoming storm as of 10:00AM.... - SR-4 (Ebbetts Pass) - SR-89 (Monitor Pass)

November 6, 2020 THIS JUST IN! SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! Are you prepared for winter? A winter weather advisory remains in effect for this weekend. We may be receiving a little bit of snow this weekend so make sure you are ready! Do not wait to prepare your vehicle with emergency supplies. Install your winter tires and make sure you have chains for this winter. Please remember to slow down, chain control in South Lake Tahoe is 25mph. Leave a space cushion between your vehicle... and the vehicle ahead. Drive safe out there! #CHP #Snow #BadWeather #SnowStorm #WinterIsHere #winteriscoming #winter2020 #SlowDown #ChainControl #CarryChains

November 5, 2020 (12:30 PM) Traffic on US-50 near Echo Summit (Echo Cut area) was held temporarily by Caltrans with the assistance of CHP to detonate a boulder on the roadway. Caltrans drilled several holes in the boulder and detonated it moments after. True professionals! Special thanks to Officer Smyrski for narrating and Officer Moore for risking his iPhone for the incredible detonation shot!

Have a safe night tonight! We had a great turnout at the candy giveaway! Sorry, but we are out of candy and Officer Loehr is packing up!

October 31, 2020 CHP South Lake Tahoe would like to wish you a safe and Happy Halloween!

This Halloween designate a sober driver and get home safe!

Batman returns to CHP South Lake Tahoe with a few safety tips for Halloween!

On October 31st, Officer Loehr will be handing out safety educational materials and candy for this year's Halloween! Please stop by our office at 2063 Hopi Ave. South Lake Tahoe CA 96150 from 1pm to 6pm. Simply drive up to the office in the main front parking lot and you'll be greeted by Officers who will be masked and gloved for your safety. Have a safe Halloween this year!

October 22, 2020 CAN YOU SEE THE BICYCLIST? October is pedestrian safety month. We wanted to remind everyone to drive safe and not drive distracted. Keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing the street and for bicyclists out on the road. Leave a safe distance of not less than three (3) feet between the vehicle and the bicyclist and maintain such clearance until safely past the bicycle. Stay off your cellphone while driving until you get to your destination, it’s not worth... it, and it can wait. This bicyclist was actually traveling in the middle of the road before I spoke with him. He also chose the worst riding clothing I have ever seen. He blends in with the forest perfectly. When bicycle riding, wear bright colored clothing, stay out of the roadway, and use bright flashing lights so you can be seen. #CHP #BeSafeBeSeen #NeonIsCool #UseALight #RideSafeDriveSafe #WatchOutForPeds

October 21, 2020 October is pedestrian safety month! Autumn is in full bling, and California’s trees are having their moment. For leaf-peepers, it’s their time to see trees like aspen, maple and black oak. The leaves are at peak color right now, especially in Alpine County. ... Lookout for the photographers and admirers. They’re usually in the middle of the road gazing at Mother Nature. Watch your speed on SR-88 and do not drive distracted. If you’re taking photos or looking at nature, stay out of the roadway. Thanks. #CHP #photography #autumnishere #DontDriveDistracted #DontStandInTheRoad #ItsNotWorthIt #GoogleLeaves #DangerousHobby #WatchOutForPeds

October 15, 2020 CHP responded to a traffic collision on Pioneer Trail at Elks Clubs Dr. at approximately 10:36 AM. A garbage truck traveling on southbound Pioneer Trail made a right turn onto westbound Elks Club Dr. The driver was unable to negotiate the turn and the vehicle overturned. Both the driver/passenger were unrestrained and sustained injuries. The driver/passenger were both transported to Barton Memorial Hospital. Please remember to always buckle up and watch your speed.