Service Name: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OPERATIONS

Organization Name: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

• Description: Provides traffic law enforcement, assistance to victims and witnesses of crime, and provides Freeway Service Patrol. The Freeway Service Patrol provides emergency roadside services during commute periods. Emergency roadside services include offering a gallon of gas, if the driver has run out; "jump starting" a vehicle if the battery is dead; refilling the radiator and tape hoses; or changing a flat tire. Please note that the Freeway Service Patrol: Cannot tow vehicles to a private repair service or residence Does not recommend tow service companies, repair or body shops Does not tow motorcycles Does not assist vehicles which have been involved in accidents, unless directed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Does report any accident to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)If the Freeway Service Patrol cannot get the driver's vehicle going, it will be towed at no-cost to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The Freeway Service Patrol will also contact additional assistance. The California Highway Patrol will notify an auto club or towing service.
• Website: http://www.chp.ca.gov/home/
• Phone(s): (714) 622-3600, (714) 338-5500, (949) 784-6700, 511, (949) 670-7030
• Hours: Office Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday, Closed on all State Holidays; Dispatch: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Eligibility: - All ages
• Requirements: None required
• Areas Served:
  • Orange United States
• Categories:
  • Highway Patrol
  • Traffic Control
  • Emergency Road Service