CSP Colorado Springs @CSP_CSprings

Colorado State Patrol Troop 2B/E covers El Paso and Teller Counties. csp.colorado.gov Colorado Springs Joined April 2011

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CSP Colorado Springs @CSP_CSprings

3 weeks ago

Sobriety checkpoint tonight on Highway 16 in Fountain, between Fountain Mesa and I-25. We will kick things off at 9 p m

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3 weeks ago

Sobriety checkpoint, tomorrow night, starting at 9 PM. Highway 16 (Mesa Ridge Parkway) westbound. This is a combined operation with the Fountain Police Department .

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3 months ago

We're conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint tonight on E-470. Don't risk a DUI or someone's life. Make a plan for a sober ride!

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4 months ago

Hey, Class of 2025! Did you know that in 2023, only 56% of teen passengers reported wearing seat belts regularly in the U.S.? The failure to wear seat belts significantly increases the risk of injury or death in a crash, underscoring the need for parents and peers to reinforce…

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4 months ago

Turning corners and turning heads. Earlier this month, we kicked off the racing season at the @ColoradoSpeedway by unveiling our new pace car. Whether headed to the track or any other event this weekend, drive the speed limit. Leave racing for the professionals.

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6 months ago

From the National Weather Service: BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. Please be prepared.

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7 months ago

** Winter Storm Alert! ** A winter storm is forecasted to hit the Denver Metro area around rush hour traffic tonight. Roads may become slick and hazardous, so reduce your speeds and leave extra space. The storm is expected to continue through the night into tomorrow morning's…

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7 months ago

Yellow means to prepare to stop, not speed up. Last year, troopers investigated almost 70 deadly crashes caused by drivers who ignored traffic lights and stop signs. Always stop on red - it's the law and saves lives. A few seconds isn't worth the risk of a devastating crash.

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7 months ago

Even though the temperature is below freezing, our Troopers are still out making sure the roads are safe. Trooper Sutton located and arrested an impaired driver near Cimarron Hills early in his shift. Don't drink and drive. Call a sober ride. 2B7 #dui #drivesober

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7 months ago

Amazing work Corporal Archer! Your professionalism shined through and has positively impacted members of the motoring public! Keep up the amazing work! #PathForward

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9 months ago

When you see a motorist on the shoulder, move over or slow down. It's not just about being courteous, it's the law. Safety starts with your actions.

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9 months ago

Patrolman Michael H. James December 18, 1975 Patrolman James stopped a pickup driving westbound on Colorado 24 near Limon. While James was running a driver’s license check, the driver assaulted him and took his service revolver. James tried to regain control of the situation but…

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9 months ago

New Colorado law: no phones while driving. Beginning Jan. 1, drivers are prohibited from using a mobile device, unless you have a hands-free accessory. Learn more at codot.gov/handsfreeco. #dropthedistraction

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9 months ago

Patrolman Gerald R. Williams December 16, 1967 Patrolman Williams was killed while assisting two motorists near Rocky Ford on Colorado 50. One motorist was out of gas, and the other was stuck in the median. While Williams was walking on the roadway, a vehicle driven by a La Junta…

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9 months ago

On December 7, 1941, the word was forever changed when the attack on Pearl Harbor claimed over 2,400 lives and thrust the United States into World War II. This day marks a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by service members and civilians alike, as well as the resilience and…

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9 months ago

End of Watch Trooper Joseph A. Ynostroza December 6, 1989

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9 months ago

Trooper James K. Farris November 29, 1980 Trooper Farris was killed while pursuing an eastbound traffic violator near Frisco on Interstate 70. During the pursuit, the patrol car went out of control, ran off the road, and rolled. Farris was wearing his seatbelt, but the force of…

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10 months ago

Hands on the wheel, not your phone. Effective Jan. 1, it is illegal in Colorado to use a mobile device while driving, unless you have a hands-free accessory. Learn more at codot.gov/handsfreeco. #DropTheDistraction

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10 months ago

Attention drivers: Important road closures are coming up that may affect your travel plans. Stay informed and plan your routes accordingly to avoid delays. Here is a list of current closures: I-70 Eastbound Airpark to Burlington I-70 Westbound Burlington to Limon I-25 Southbound…