CHP units assigned to this long, straight stretch of I-10 seem to have one mandate from their watch commander: Write as many tickets as possible. In the afternoon on the eastbound side, there are normally two CHP, an Explorer and a Crown Vic. Every time I drive through the area between 3 and 4:30 pm, they are either pulling someone over or have a car pulled over. I’ve seen the Explorer conclude a traffic stop, merge in and immediately pull another car over. Not sure what they are ticketing for (can’t be speed, as traffic in the area during rush hour averages 20 mph); they may be looking for picayune violations like cell phones or seat belts. I see a Dodge Charger CHP driving the express lanes in the morning that often has someone pulled over as well, presumably for violations of the toll lane rules.