California Highway Patrol Issues Citations and Tows Vehicles Blocking State Route 49
GRASS VALLEY, CA — Officers with the California Highway Patrol’s Grass Valley Division conducted targeted traffic enforcement over the weekend along State Route 49 near the South Yuba River and Pleasant Valley Road near Bridgeport due to persistent parking violations.
Law enforcement officials reported that numerous motorists parked vehicles illegally along roadway shoulders, partially obstructing traffic lanes and restricting access for emergency response vehicles. In response, CHP officers issued multiple parking citations and coordinated tow services to clear hazards along the narrow corridors.
CHP officials emphasized that vehicles parked improperly along rural highway shoulders prevent larger public safety apparatus—such as fire engines and ambulances—from navigating critical routes during emergency calls.
Officers encouraged visitors traveling to regional recreation sites along the South Yuba River to utilize designated parking stalls, rely on regional river shuttle services, or park in alternative legal areas to maintain public safety and prevent roadway blockages. The department confirmed that enforcement details targeting illegal parking along high-traffic recreational corridors will continue throughout the summer season.
