CHP Traffic Break

Traffic breaks in the California Highway Patrol are used to slow down traffic due to debris, highway cleanup, or a traffic collision ahead.

[@nolanb7150]

Saw a CHP Motorcycle cop do this several years ago. No one even got close to him as drivers did in this video. He stopped and picked up three sheets of plywood off the highway. Moved them off the highway. Once he got done, got back on his motorcycle and took off so did everyone else.

[@CatBot007]

Ive seen this 4 times 3 doge chargers and a chevy Tahoe never seen a motorcycle do it

[@borkingdoggouwuuwuw]

Usually traffic breaks are performed by highway patrol in order to create a less hazardous driving environment. Essentially, a traffic break is the creation of traffic separation by a traffic patrol officer slowly swerving back and forth across all lanes of a highway, not allowing other vehicles to pass. This is usually implemented to protect drivers from hazards on the road

[@Johnny-sv7jh]

I got confused too and I'm not even driving, I thought it was ok to go when he pulled to the side

[@michaelmorrin3415]

In this case, the workers seem to the right side of the video were setting up whatever tbey were doing. He was pulling over so they could have time to set up. The driver in front was already getting ahead and obviously didn’t know. It’s usually safe just to stop until he lets you go

[@KingofRoad_]

Hello, May I use this clip in my video? It will be credited on screen and by link in the description. Where did this happen ?

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Yes you can! Los Angeles

[@thatGUYbehindthemask]

honestly i love these. at least when im at the front. i rarely ever see them anymore. last time i did i had some asshole honking at me for driving slow. cop yelled at him over the loud speaker lmao.

[@routee33]

Hi there, can i feature this clip in my coming dashcam montage? You will be fully credited for it!

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Sure go ahead!

[@ColinFee-r4b]

I have lived in 7 different states and travelled all over and been driving for 28 years. I have never seen a traffic break in person. If it weren’t for KZbin I wouldn’t know what this is.

[@CLSGL]

It happens quite often in traffic heavy places like LA. But in Orange County we get the same thing. I see it maybe once or twice a month.

[@bigislander72]

"When the CHP car is zig zagging ALL lanes of traffic must stay/stop behind until directed" Some informational billboards strategically placed are in order. Drivers not from SoCal get so confused by this sometimes. It's crazy how it's only three lanes and he's doing the break super cautiously yet someone tries to go by...I did the same thing one time, but he wasn't so nice. In contrast, there is another traffic break video but all drivers understand what's going on. 8 or 10 lanes stopped way faster too.

[@CiaGuy]

traffic breaks are a california thing not just a socal thing

[@alr3cy]

they are a worldwide thing not just california@@CiaGuy

[@1337penguinman]

Yeah, my wife got her first ticket in like 10 years from this a few years back because she had no idea what it was. From Chicago originally and had never seen it before.

[@circlePulse]

Traffic breaks are all across America

[@bigislander72]

@@circlePulse I've seen stops in other states where the obstruction is not on the shoulder, but the road itself with hwy patrol trying to navigate through cars whizzing by... so it seems not. In any case CHP method is superior...much safer

[@gauchecoronet22]

Woah, that is really interesting

[@motomason]

My dumb ass would play follow the leader and serve with him! lol

[@jamesburton1050]

Hmm, thought he was ending it there at one point! Any idea what for?

[@Gebieter]

There can be a lot of reasons for that. Oftentimes it is to safely remove objects from the street that might be a danger for causing accidents. Other times it might be because of wrong way drivers coming towards traffic (and the police obviously). Here is an example where the German highway patrol clears the Autobahn with its Mercedes-Benz (point of view) to make it safe for a helicopter to land next to an accident: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqiUZoqOYsR6nck Example of removing objects from the street: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGTOp56DmrVjZ6M

[@jamesburton1050]

​@@Gebieter as in, he started to end it, then saw something else? (I think I was looking at 2:20.)

[@Gebieter]

@@jamesburton1050 I just realized that the description of this video even explains "Traffic breaks in the California Highway Patrol are used to slow down traffic due to debris, highway cleanup, or a traffic collision ahead." So yeah, probably. And my first assumption was right. Watch the second video I linked in my first comment, and you see how officers throw debris to the side. In this video I found, I like how they opened the doors before stopping to be extremely obvious...

[@CatBot007]

​​@@Gebieterone time ive seen it used so they can fix a giant pothole in the afternoon

[@RevItUp01]

Hey ,this is Revit up . May i use this clip in my next compilation video ,Any updates? Thanks!

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Yeah sure!

[@RevItUp01]

@@peanutbuttertwinz Thanks a lot!

[@CaughtonDashCamm]

Hello! Would it be ok for me to share your clip for my vide edit? I'll credit you with watermark on screen of course. Thanks in advance!

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Sure!

[@pauldean7690]

Must be California because of these stupid drivers trying to pass the CHP

[@njtrailfan4508]

I saw this on the nj turnpike and there was a fed ex truck ahead and I thought it was a stolen vehicle and the cop was holding up traffic

[@UNIVERSEBIKE]

Hi! Can I include this video in my new compilation? In the description I will put the link to Your channel, while the name of your channel will be put in the compilation. Thanks

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Go ahead!

[@todaysdashcam6058]

How are you, friend? Can I use your clip in my video for Educational Purpose with full credit and link? Also how do you want me to express your reactions on the video

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Sure! Anything is fine!

[@rebeccasmith8715]

Is this a California thing or what cuz I have never seen this anywhere.

[@DashcamDriversUS.]

hello mate may i use this video please thank you

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Yes you can!

[@Avotts]

I have never heard of such.

[@zoonibutt9334]

No, its because if there is a hazardous thing ahead, the chp will cause a break in traffic, allowing space for emergency responders to go through as a clear path.

[@mikewiltse5685]

I've been the car right behind the chp several times. If the lights are on don't pass. Slow down stay behind. The specific law says,"It is against the law to follow within 300 feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle when their siren or flashing lights are on."

[@petahe01]

Is this in the DMV handbook?

[@morganwilson9480]

yep

[@wlogan2000]

California Driver's Handbook, Section 8 on "Safe Driving": "Law Enforcement Traffic Breaks"

[@texasforever5776]

Like the interstate pace car.

[@therealbikerz]

Hey man, all good to feature? Full credits will be given to you, of course, thank you!

[@peanutbuttertwinz]

Go ahead!

[@therealbikerz]

@@peanutbuttertwinz Thanks my man!

[@martygerlach5799]

Now where in the hell is my donut!!

[@kuhelmigaming9111]

Turn around we have to buy it

[@bradchadon9297]

I've never seen them do this before

[@tx91791]

Where's the rest???

[@partyguy9]

I remember NYPD did this once and everyone just slowly snuck past 😅

[@angelaw9476]

Craziness at it's best!

[@aloesecretinc]

They use to do this in the movie CHiPs

[@PartiallyCooked]

They got it from real life. CHP is almost the only agency who does this. UHP (Utah) does it too but rarely.

[@charlesmatthews3301]

I have never seen nothing like this.

[@polaris6629]

Very common in California

[@dianakraft4452]

The same here.I live in Germany and I guess it's not very common over here

[@PartiallyCooked]

Utah does it too but rarely. The only state that does it routinely is California. Almost no other state does this.

[@JOhnDoe-pi9jj]

@@PartiallyCookedWisconsin does this. Especially during Harely event in Milwaukee.

[@PartiallyCooked]

@@JOhnDoe-pi9jj Good to know. Wow

[@FranciscoNahuel999]

Why does the Highway Police do that about Sigsageo? Do you have a reason why you do that?

[@thebronzetoo]

To slow down/stop traffic for a hazard ahead.

[@FranciscoNahuel999]

@@thebronzetoo Ok

[@zoonibutt9334]

so nobody can pass.

[@justinsane7128]

Glazed donuts and gummies don't mix😅

[@Pen-sq7bj]

Bruh why he doin dat

[@efrainarredondo9639]

Alguien que me diga porque asen eso las patrullas porfa

[@girlwheels]

If I saw a cop do this I'd wonder if the cop were on something. This was not covered in my driving course and looks erratic.

[@RushWorkingMan]

I thought he was trying out the new rules of the road. We no longer have lanes in highways. It’s one big lane and enjoy yourself. Would have been funny if everyone duplicated his maneuvers.

[@sethpotter9592]

Pull off the road is a bad move

[@cranky_yankee]

Does anyone know the reason

[@MeoMiyo]

Debris on roadway ahead

[@Marshark50]

@@MeoMiyo or stalled vehicle

[@SaritaClaire-s4i]

Wyatt Prairie

[@marcusblum7462]

I’m not dumb enough to go past a cup cruiser if I did, I would get ticket

[@mg123rules]

Some are aggressive when that happens

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Daugherty Squares

[@Bruhhi192]

I thought it was gta but it’s real

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Ayden Springs

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Martine Island

[@sont6739]

I bet they enjoy doing this

[@donalddodson7365]

Maybe enjoy it, unless they have a bit of nausea from the rushed "Code 7" they get pulled out of. 🤢🤮😎

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This SoB in the Tiguan must loses his License for the rest of his Life... or her Life !

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