Our first Red Phone caller, a responsible and law-abiding
motorist, asked the Crimson Crusader for some clarification on the
speed limit along Frazier Lake Road. The Crimson Crusader made a
call over to Hollister-Gilroy California Highway Patrol Officer
Chris Armstrong, who possesses vast amounts of knowledge regarding
area roadways, to find the answer.
Our first Red Phone caller, a responsible and law-abiding motorist, asked the Crimson Crusader for some clarification on the speed limit along Frazier Lake Road. The Crimson Crusader made a call over to Hollister-Gilroy California Highway Patrol Officer Chris Armstrong, who possesses vast amounts of knowledge regarding area roadways, to find the answer. Armstrong said that in Santa Clara County the speed limit along Frazier Lake Road is 50 mph. However, on the San Benito side of the county line, the speed limit is 55 mph. Traveling northbound on Frazier Lake Road, the speed limit change is noted by a sign north of Bloomfield Road. Motorists traveling southbound can take note of the change by the sign posted south of SR-152.
Armstrong also pointed out that the California Vehicle Code mandates a 55 mph speed limit for all two-lane, undivided roads throughout the state, unless otherwise posted.
Ghastly spills
Our next Red Phone caller, discouraged by unsightly oil stains on city streets, asked the Crimson Crusader who was responsible for cleaning up such spills. The Crimson Crusader made a call to Hollister Code Enforcement Officer Mike Chambless to answer our caller’s questions.
Chambless said whoever spills the oil is responsible for cleaning it up. Chambless also reminded residents that if they see someone leaking oil onto the roadway, they should call the city’s Code Enforcement Office at 636-4356 or send him at e-mail at mi************@ho*******.gov. E-mail, Chambless said, is the best way to get a hold of him. Chambless also said that if residents see someone dumping oil into a storm drain, they should call 9-1-1 to report the crime. Chambless said pouring oil down the drain is a serious violation of state laws and can carry a $20,000 fine.
Drive safe for Holidays
Our final Red Phone caller, preparing for a long drive to his grandmother’s home in Temecula Wednesday before Thanksgiving, asked the Crimson Crusader what he could expect in terms of traffic on that day. The Crimson Crusader made another call to Officer Chris Armstrong at the Hollister-Gilroy California Highway Patrol to find the answer.
Armstrong said the CHP is preparing for more traffic than ever before on what is already the area’s busiest travel day.
“There’s going to be a lot of traffic,” he said. “So be prepared.”
Armstrong advised that there may be chance of rain Wednesday, which could potentially increase traffic congestion.
“Be aware of traffic and roadway conditions and be safe,” he said.
Armstrong said commuters would do well to adjust expected departure and arrival times to factor in traffic and to carpool if possible.
He also reminded motorists to buckle up and not to drink and drive.
