CHP Warns Drivers Not to Trust GPS After Big Rig Ignores 45-Foot Vehicle Length Restriction and Helps Shut Down Jameson Creek Road for Four Hours Alongside Fallen Boulders

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Jameson Creek Road closed for approximately four hours after two separate problems hit the same stretch of road: large boulders blocking the roadway and a big rig driver who ignored posted signs prohibiting vehicles over 45 feet.

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CHP Santa Cruz reminded drivers that black and white regulatory signs are not suggestions. The road clearly posted that no vehicles over 45 feet are permitted. The big rig driver ignored the restriction. CalFire CZU responded to remove the boulders from the roadway.

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CHP used the incident to remind commercial drivers not to rely solely on GPS or phone navigation apps when planning routes. “Before traveling, do your research; do not place complete trust in your GPS device or phone application,” CHP said. “Please pay attention and do not ignore black and white regulatory signs.”

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CHP Warns Drivers Not to Trust GPS After Big Rig Ignores 45-Foot Vehicle Length Restriction and Helps Shut Down Jameson Creek Road for Four Hours Alongside Fallen Boulders

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