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CHP, DMV Join Forces to Combat Speeders A ccording to the AMA, the California Depart- ment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have announced a new joint pi- lot program to remove driv- ers caught speeding over 100 mph from California roads more quickly. The program, called Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tick- ets (FAST), automatically refers these drivers to the DMV Driver Safety Branch, which will review the incident and the driver's re- cord to determine whether immediate action, such as suspending or revoking the driver's license, is warrant- ed. The DMV decision is independent of any judicial actions associated with the citation and does not depend on a conviction. Each month, CHP officers issue citations to approximately 1600 individuals for driving 100 mph or faster. In 2024, CHP issued more than 18,000 of these citations. In May, the CHP deployed 100 low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles (SMPVs) to target what officers describe as "vid - eo game-styled" driving on California's highways. These SMPVs blend into traffic long enough to spot the most dangerous behavior. In their first six months on the road, CHP officers operating these vehicles issued nearly 33,000 speed-related citations statewide. Of those citations issued, more than 1100 were for speeds greater than 100 mph. The DMV will moni - tor the pilot closely to evaluate its effectiveness in preventing and reduc - ing crashes. CN WIND IN THE P34 Caught speeding over 100 mph in California, and the DMV can now decide whether to revoke your driver's license immediately. Arenacross Announces Scheduling Changes T he AMA/FIM North America Arenacross Championship announced that Reno is returning to the series with a full double - header weekend. Included in this schedule adjustment, the Calgary rounds will not move forward this season due to recent cross-border adminis - trative challenges, combined with ongoing municipal water system issues in Calgary. "These issues have created unexpected complications that prevent us from deliver - ing the event at the level our fans, riders and teams expect," a statement from the orga- nizer said. "We appreciate the understand- ing of our Canadian fans and look forward to anticipating a return in February of 2027 when conditions allow." CN The remaining championship schedule: 1/24 (Rnd 6) Memphis, TN 2/6 (Rnd 7) Prescott Valley, AZ 2/13-14 (Rnd 8) Reno, NV 2/13-14 (Rnd 9) Reno, NV 2/20 (Rnd 10) Guthrie, OK 2/27 (Rnd 11) Daytona Beach, FL The AMA/FIM North America Arenacross Championship has updated its remaining schedule, which includes a return to Reno.