CHP - Buellton

06/01/2026

State Route 154 is a scenic stretch of highway that links the Santa Ynez Valley to Santa Barbara with a posted speed limit of 55 mph.

During the month of May, one of our officers found several drivers who seemed (excessively) unaware of the speed limit. Please slow down and make safety a priority.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Buellton Area partnered with our Coastal Division Commercial Unit to conduct an enforcement operation on SR-154, near US-101. The CHP; providing safety, service, and security, in partnership with our local communities, since 1929.

Let's all drive safe, wear our seatbelts, and give our respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our military today.

05/16/2026

Congratulations to local minor celebrity and former Buellton Area Commander, Eric Zivic. When he isn't busy being the Special Services Captain in San Luis Obispo, he likes to run....... a lot. Eric is a member of the CHP Elite running team, and he took the opportunity to participate last weekend in the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, maintaining a 6:39 pace for the 13.1 mile race. Not too shabby, keep running Eric! Shout out to Officers Hernandez, Hall, Youngblood, Arellanes, and Taulbee for encouraging the runners and providing safety and security during the race.

Want to be like Eric? Join the CHP, work hard and buy good running shoes. The CHP is hiring for all classifications, uniformed and non-uniformed. Join us!

05/15/2026

Well, he did it again.....This evening Officer Hall collected his second award of the week! The Santa Barbara Citizen's Council on Crime awarded Toby the H. Thomas Guerry Superior Performance Award! Officer Hall is a 3-time previous winner of this prestigious award and that is a testament to his work ethic, consistency, and professionalism. We are proud of Toby and his well-deserved recognition! Also, congratulations to Officer Barriga (Superior Performance) and Officer Ayala (Valor) of the Santa Maria and Santa Barbara CHP Area Offices on their awards!

Want to be like Officers Hall, Barriga, and Ayala? Work hard and join us! The CHP is hiring in for all classifications, uniformed and non-uniformed. Join now!

05/14/2026

🚨 TAKE THE ONLINE EXAM • Become a Motor Carrier Specialist! 🚨

Join the California Highway Patrol's commercial unit as a Motor Carrier Specialist (MCS) and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our roadways! 🌟

As an MCS, you'll:
🔍 Travel within your division to inspect motor carriers.
✅ Ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, and operational regulations.
📝 Verify drivers' records for controlled substances and hazardous materials.
💡 Provide recommendations for procedural enhancements.
🚍 Inspect a variety of vehicles, from school buses to semi-trailers, to safeguard our roadways from unsafe commercial vehicles.

Join us in this pivotal role and contribute to keeping the motoring public safe. Your expertise and dedication will make a significant difference in maintaining the integrity and safety of our highways!

📅 Key Dates:
* Final Filing Date: 6/11/2026
* Test between: 7/24/26 - 7/30/26 (Online statewide)

📝 Application Info: Complete an STD 678 form by 6/11/2026, to be eligible for testing. Find instructions for mailing and electronic submission below.

TAKE THE EXAM HERE: https://bit.ly/4wl2Zq6

Join us and contribute to the safety and integrity of our highways! 🚛🚌🚓

HEAR IT FROM A MOTOR CARRIER SPECIALIST ABOUT THE JOB
https://youtu.be/4RnCU2GuP0A

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05/13/2026

AWARDS SEASON! The Buellton Area and Commander Jim Parish would like to congratulate Officer Toby Hall on his most recent accomplishment. Toby was selected as the Solvang Rotary, First Responder of the Year for our office! Toby's contributions to our local community go far beyond mere statistics. He has been a fixture in the Santa Ynez Valley for almost 19 years and continues to provide the highest level of safety, service and security to our local communities.

Want to be like Toby? Join the CHP and work hard! We are hiring for all classifications, uniformed and non-uniformed. Join us!

05/01/2026

Well.....as our previous post stated, if you are involved in a crash, you really should remain at the scene. On April 28, this individual was involved in a property damage only crash on SR-246 but chose to flee. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified and it was further determined that he had stolen the involved vehicle. After some good work by the investigating officers, the suspect was located on April 29 and took the long walk to jail. Solid work C watch!

04/30/2026

If you are involved in a traffic crash, you are required by the California Vehicle Code (CVC) to remain at the scene, provide identifying information, and render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the crash. Failure to do so would be in violation of section 20001 (a) or 20002 (a) CVC. Also, please don't drink and drive.

04/28/2026

The California Highway Patrol will conduct a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) focused on speeding to help reduce serious and fatal crashes across California. The MEP begins at 6 a.m. on April 28 and ends at 5:59 a.m. on April 29. The enforcement effort will take place throughout the day and night, emphasizing that there is no safe time or place to drive at unsafe speeds.

During the operation, officers will monitor roadways and take enforcement action against drivers who exceed posted speed limits or travel at unsafe speeds for the conditions. Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions and greatly increases the severity of crashes. Even a slight increase in speed can significantly affect the outcome of a crash.

04/24/2026