#16152 Red Asphalt 'V'

Continuing its commitment to providing road safety through driver education, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) released the latest sequel in the Red Asphalt series – Red Asphalt V. This updated video is designed to provide driver education students with a clear understanding of the serious consequences that result from speeding, inattention or impairment behind the wheel. “This latest video is brutally authentic, showing the uncensored consequences of dangerous driving", CHP offier Mark Hartley says.

Most of the video’s content was filmed by CHP officers at collision scenes and includes footage of interviews with crash victims’ families, friends and CHP officers who respond to such deadly collisions on a daily basis. The latest sequel continues a 41-year tradition of showing gritty, real-life (and death) footage taken at crash scenes throughout California.

The video premier at the West Sacramento CHP Academy was attended by crash victim family members and CHP officers who provided professional insight in the video.

The original Red Asphalt was produced by the CHP in 1964. Subsequent versions debuted in 1978, 1989 and 1998. The video series has been used extensively in California, in addition to several other states, foreign countries and also by the U.S. Military. The video was produced under a $200,000 federal grant administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Content and emphasis of the video was guided by input from teen driver focus groups.

Both English and Spanish versions on the same video.

VHS, Running Time 15 mins
Released October 6, 2005