CHP - South Lake Tahoe

CHP - South Lake Tahoe This is the official CHP South Lake Tahoe Area Facebook account. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For questions call CHP South Lake Tahoe at (530) 539-9500

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is dedicated to providing Safety, Service, and Security to California citizens and everyone who uses the thousands of miles of our state’s roadways. Each CHP employee is dedicated to ensuring you get home safely, that quality services are provided to you when you need it, and that you feel safe and secure as you travel throughout our great state. As the seventh

largest law enforcement agency in the nation, the Department will continue its primary responsibility to anticipate and respond to the needs of the public which it serves. As the state continues to change and grow, so will the CHP’s promise to look to new and innovative ways to secure your safety as you travel for business or pleasure.

FLAG DAY 2026What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official Amer...
06/14/2026

FLAG DAY 2026

What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles—and slogans—”Don’t Tread on Me,” “Liberty or Death,” and “Conquer or Die,” to name a few.

The Declaration of Independence made the adoption of an American flag necessary. Previously, each colony or special interest had its own flag.

On that 14th of June, Congress made the Flag Resolution of 1777, stating: “The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field …” The official announcement of the new flag was not made until Sept. 3, 1777.

"Flag Day” has been celebrated as a patriotic occasion for many decades, but President Woodrow Wilson made the observance official on May 30, 1916, by a presidential proclamation.

JUNE - TAHOE BIKE MONTHGather your friends, family, and coworkers for our month-long celebration of biking in Tahoe. Tog...
06/13/2026

JUNE - TAHOE BIKE MONTH
Gather your friends, family, and coworkers for our month-long celebration of biking in Tahoe. Together with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is kicking off their 21st year of Tahoe Bike Month starting June 1. Ride your bike to work or school, around town, or just for fun!

https://www.tahoebikemonth.org/

FOUND PAINTINGA very large painting was found rolled up on the shoulder of US-50 @ Airport. Please call our office to cl...
06/11/2026

FOUND PAINTING

A very large painting was found rolled up on the shoulder of US-50 @ Airport. Please call our office to claim (530) 539-9500.

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TAHOE BIKE MONTHhttps://www.tahoebikemonth.org/How to Participate1. JoinSign up as an individual or create a team.2. Rid...
06/11/2026

TAHOE BIKE MONTH

https://www.tahoebikemonth.org/

How to Participate

1. Join
Sign up as an individual or create a team.

2. Ride
Track your rides for free on Strava to win local prizes. Each ride during the month of June is an entry to win!

3. Events
Take part in our bike events all month long!

NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH 2026Week 2 (June 7–13): Staying Safe on the Roads – Highlights the dangers of distracted driving, ...
06/11/2026

NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH 2026
Week 2 (June 7–13): Staying Safe on the Roads – Highlights the dangers of distracted driving, fatigue, and maintaining safe following distances.

This week highlights defensive driving, with a primary focus on eliminating distracted driving, managing driver fatigue, and maintaining safe following distances to prevent crashes.

****CANCELLED****CANCELLED****CANCELLED****DUI CHECKPOINT for June 8, 2026SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHP DUI CHECKPOINTThe Califor...
06/09/2026

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DUI CHECKPOINT for June 8, 2026

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHP DUI CHECKPOINT
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), South Lake Tahoe Area, has cancelled the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety Checkpoint to be held Monday, June 8, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Designate a Sober Driver
Always Wear Your Seatbelt

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHP DUI CHECKPOINTThe California Highway Patrol (CHP), South Lake Tahoe Area, announces a Driving Under...
06/05/2026

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CHP DUI CHECKPOINT
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), South Lake Tahoe Area, announces a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety Checkpoint to be held Monday, June 8, 2026, in the city of South Lake Tahoe. The checkpoint will be setting up at approximately 8:00 p.m. and will be operational shortly thereafter. The checkpoint will conclude at approximately 2:00 a.m. The sobriety checkpoint will be staffed by a team of CHP officers which will be controlling traffic, evaluating driver's sobriety, and handing out literature warning of the dangers of drinking and driving. Driver license checks will be conducted, and appropriate enforcement action will be taken.
If there is inclement weather, the checkpoint will be canceled for safety reasons, and the units will be assigned to roving DUI patrol.
The sobriety checkpoint location will be available through CHP Chico Communication Center two hours prior to the implementation of the checkpoint, as well as an updated press release that specifies the exact location and time of the operation.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Traffic Safety Administration.
Any additional information about this news release should be requested from Officer Brown who will be available at the CHP South Lake Tahoe Area during normal business hours at (530) 539-9500.

Designate a Sober Driver
Always Wear Your Seatbelt

Career Opportunities For Military VeteransBringing Heroes HomeWe understand the transition from military to civilian lif...
06/02/2026

Career Opportunities For Military Veterans

Bringing Heroes Home
We understand the transition from military to civilian life and the unknown that often follows can be difficult to navigate. At CHP, we know that your hard-earned military skills, self-discipline, and experience create an invaluable foundation for our work. Both honored and appreciated, your self-initiative and drive to protect can help you secure a long-term career within CHP’s ranks.

Heroes should be treated like heroes. The CHP’s salary, medical benefits, and retirement plans are designed with veterans and their families in mind. Not only do we provide paid training for all cadets at the Academy, we offer a highly competitive salary, along with medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as up to 2.7 percent per year in retirement based on your years of service and age.

Are you made for more?

12th Annual Wildfire Safety ExpoSaturday, May 30th, 202610 a.m. - 2 p.m.South Tahoe Middle SchoolThis event is open to t...
05/30/2026

12th Annual Wildfire Safety Expo
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
South Tahoe Middle School

This event is open to the public and is free of charge.

Multiple agencies will be on hand to inform and engage the community on how to be safe from fire. There will be hands-on activities for the kids, too.

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2063 Hopi Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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