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When a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle is swerving side-to-side across freeway lanes—often called a traffic break—it typically means: 1. They’re slowing or stopping traffic: This is usually done to clear debris, manage an accident scene, or give another officer or emergency crew time to safely enter or handle something on the freeway. 2. You should slow down and stay behind them: Do not pass the patrol car until it pulls over or signals traffic to continue. It’s a controlled maneuver for