(221) Gold Run

Phone: (530) 388-9100
Fax: (530) 389-2298

E-mail address:
221GoldRun@chp.ca.gov

Address:
50 Canyon Creek Road
Gold Run, CA 95717

Hours:

Monday : 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Closed on State Holidays

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Gold Run Area is located within Valley Division in the rural, mountainous region east of Sacramento along the Interstate 80 corridor and serves the unincorporated areas of eastern Placer County and portions of southern Nevada County. The Area’s jurisdiction extends from the Canyon Way exit (Illinois Town over crossing) in the city of Colfax to the Kingvale exit which lies approximately six miles west of Donner Summit. This portion of Interstate 80 traverses the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range with elevations varying between 2400-6200 feet. The higher elevations give the Gold Run Area extra challenges that include working in difficult terrain and inclement weather, including heavy snow and chain control restrictions during the winter months, which can be cause for treacherous and hazardous road conditions.

Gold Run Area officers patrol 38 miles of I-80, a five mile section of State Route 20, a two mile section of State Route 174, and approximately 238 miles of paved highways in the adjoining unincorporated areas. There are also several areas of off-highway vehicle activity, including unpaved Forest Service roads, old logging roads, and fishing/camping access roads, that occasionally require CHP service.

Approximately 500,000 passenger vehicles and 100,000 commercial vehicles travel Interstate 80 on a monthly basis. The Gold Run Area utilizes ongoing enforcement activities targeting commercial vehicle violations, speeding, rules of the road violations, and impaired driver detection.

Public education programs are also provided to increase public awareness of these areas of concern and our commitment to safety and service.

Commander's Message

Hello and welcome to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Gold Run Area website. The CHP Gold Run Area is responsible for the safety of residents and motorists within Placer County and portions of southern Nevada County. We are proud to serve those who live, work, and travel in the area and we understand the best way to execute the CHP’s mission of providing the highest level of safety, service, and security is through trusting partnerships with the communities and public we serve.

As the commander of the CHP Gold Run Area, I take seriously our responsibility to serve everyone with the upmost respect and professionalism. The officers you see working are highly trained, experienced professionals, who do all within their power to ensure your safety and to protect our communities. We want to be responsive to your needs and ensure your wellbeing, whether you are traveling the roadways in your own neighborhood, county roads, state routes, and freeways that traverse Placer County and Nevada County.

We welcome your requests for service and emphasize to our personnel the importance of solving problems at a community level. We hope you have seen the positive results of our efforts and encourage you to let us know if we can be of any assistance or improve the services being provided. The CHP’s vision is to be a trusted leader in law enforcement ensuring California is the safest place to live, work, and travel. Our staff take the CHP’s vision and mission seriously and I want to assure you we are here to protect and serve you.

Below you will find details about CHP programs, local information, and links to our social media pages. We hope you find this information helpful and please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (530) 388-9100, with any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our roadways and communities safe!

BLAYNE KILKENNY, Lieutenant
Gold Run Area Commander

Social Media

X - https://x.com/chpgoldrun

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chpgoldrun

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chpgoldrun

Courts

Placer County Court:
Santucci Justice Center
10820 Justice Center Drive
Traffic is Dept. 30
Misdemeanors - Dept. 31
Criminal Court - Dept. 42)
Roseville, CA 95678
916-408-6000
www.placer.courts.ca.gov

Nevada County Court:
Nevada City Superior Court
201 Church Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 582-7835
www.nevada.courts.ca.gov

Nevada County Traffic Court:
Truckee Superior Court
Joseph Government Center
10075 Levon Avenue, #107
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7835
www.nevada.courts.ca.gov

Parking Tickets

Placer County:
Physical Location:
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Substation Location
6140 Horseshoe Bar Road, Ste. D
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2400
www.placer.ca.gov

Payment Appeals:
Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 10479
Newport Beach, CA 92658
(800) 989-2058
www.citationprocessingcenter.com

Nevada County:

Physical Location:

Nevada County Courthouse

950 Maidu Avenue Ste. 129

Nevada City, CA 95959

Mailing & Payment Information
P.O. Box 599002
Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: (530) 265-1266
FAX: (530) 265-7112
www.nevadacountyca.gov/333/collections
Monday Through Thursday
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm only

Tow Information

FIVE STAR TOWING

31600 HI SIERRA DRIVE, #A
GOLD RUN, CA 95717
(530) 389-9400

ALL AMERICAN TOWING

184 TEAMTRACK ROAD
AUBURN, CA 95603
(530) 889-8391

ACE IN THE HOLE

21235 CANYON WAY
P.O. BOX 596
COLFAX, CA 95713
(530) 637-4200

ARACO TOWING

1456 S. CANYON WAY
P.O. BOX 329
COLFAX, CA 95713
530) 346-2216

USEFUL INFORMATION

Child Safety Seat Information https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/child-safety-seats/

Current Traffic Incidents http://cad.chp.ca.gov/

Online Crash Report System https://crashes.chp.ca.gov/Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F

Roadway Conditions – Visit the Caltrans Quickmap (https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ ) website for current information on traffic conditions, roadway closures, chain controls, and other important information regarding State Routes.

Winter Driving Tips https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services-information/Winter-Driving-Tips/

JOIN THE CHP

The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization and serve your community. In addition, we have many employment opportunities and invite you to look into the CHP for your future. The Department offers a competitive salary, full medical benefits, and a defined benefits retirement program. Visit www.chpmadeformore.com to join the CHP family!