(465) Modesto
Phone: (209) 545-7440
Address:
4030 Kiernan Avenue
Modesto , CA 95356
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Modesto Area office is responsible for patrolling of all the freeways, state routes, roadways, and unincorporated areas within Stanislaus County. Geographically, Stanislaus County covers 1,521 square miles and has a population of approximately 552,999. Stanislaus County has an estimated 525,565 registered vehicles. Over the years, Stanislaus County continues to grow with people and businesses relocating to the Central Valley.
State Route 99 and Interstate 5 are both heavily traveled routes in Stanislaus County. Motorists also travel along seven additional state routes, including State Route 4, State Route 33, State Route 108, State Route 120, State Route 132, State Route 165, and State Route 219. State Route 132 through Stanislaus County is known to have some of the most dangerous stretches of two-lane highways in the state.
Commander's Message
On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Modesto Area, I would like to thank you for visiting our website. Here you will find information about educational programs and initiatives that we offer, please don’t forget to follow us on social media for relevant updates.
As Commander of the Modesto Area, I have the honor of overseeing all CHP operations within Stanislaus County. Being a lifelong resident of Stanislaus County, has given me a deep understanding of the people we serve and the responsibility we carry to protect them. As such, I believe strong partnerships, transparency, and trust are essential to building stronger communities and safer roadways.
Whether on a busy state route, highway, or unincorporated road, from freeways to farmland, we stand ready to provide assistance, and promise to never swerve from the path of duty.
Gerardo Serrato, Captain
Commander – Modesto Area
Popular Events & Destinations
• Stanislaus County Fair attracts thousands of visitors to the annual event which usually occurs in July.
• Modesto is known for the birth of the American Graffiti Festival which attracts thousands of people locally and visitors from across the state to showcase their classic vehicles.
• Stanislaus County has a few reservoirs and rivers providing great opportunities for fishing and water recreation, such as: Woodward Reservoir, Modesto Reservoir, and Knights Ferry Rafting along the Stanislaus River.
Court and Parking Ticket Information
The CHP Modesto Area utilizes the following county-specific courts:
Stanislaus County Superior Court (Criminal)
800 11th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 530-3100
www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov
Stanislaus County Superior Court (Traffic)
2260 Floyd Avenue
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 530-3100
www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov
Stanislaus County Juvenile Court
2215 Blue Gum Avenue
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 530-3100
www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov
Parking citation information is also county-specific:
Stanislaus Parking Enforcement
P.O. Box 6010
Inglewood, CA 90312-6010
(866) 470-1307
All fines due within 60 days of issuance.
Tow Information
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Roadway Conditions
Visit the Caltrans QuickMap website for current information on traffic conditions, roadway closures, chain controls, and other important information regarding State Routes.Social Media
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CHP Programs
The Modesto Area offers the services and programs listed below; we welcome you to contact the office for more information:• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspections
• Child safety seat inspections and installations
• Senior Volunteer Program• Explorer Program (Ages between 15 years and 21 years old)
CHP Traffic Safety Educational Programs
The Modesto Area offers a variety of traffic safety educational:• The CHP’s Start Smart program is aimed at helping newly licensed and future teenage drivers understand the critical responsibilities of driving and understand that while accidents do happen, crashes are 100 % preventable. • The CHP’s Age Well Drive Smart program is geared to towards reducing crashes and pedestrian deaths and injuries by older Californians and to increase seniors’ alternate transportation options when driving is no longer an option.• The “Every 15 Minutes” program is aimed to prevent underage drinking with the goal of reducing crashes and fatalities working with the partnerships of local law enforcement, educators, firefighters, community hospitals, emergency medical responders, chaplains, counselors, the judiciary, community groups, local businesses, and parents.