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California Highway Patrol officer Duane Graham stops a motorist who was suspected of speeding along Interstate 405 freeway, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Westminster, Calif. The CHP is issuing a lot more tickets to motorists where lanes are wide open during the coronavirus pandemic. From March 19, when the stay-at-home order began, through April 19, officers issued 87% more citations to drivers suspected of speeding in excess of 100 mph. That’s compared to the same period last year. The jump in speeding tickets coincides with a 35% decline in traffic volume. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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California Highway Patrol officer Duane Graham stops a motorist who was suspected of speeding along Interstate 405 freeway, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Westminster, Calif. The CHP is issuing a lot more tickets to motorists where lanes are wide open during the coronavirus pandemic. From March 19, when the stay-at-home order began, through April 19, officers issued 87% more citations to drivers suspected of speeding in excess of 100 mph. That’s compared to the same period last year. The jump in speeding tickets coincides with a 35% decline in traffic volume. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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