highway patrol
Americannoun
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a state law-enforcement organization whose officers safeguard the highways.
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a law-enforcement officer or group of officers assigned to patrol a highway.
Example Sentences
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California highway patrol is getting wise to jackets and mannequins by carpool lane cheaters.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
But much of it stripped powers from the state’s governor, taking away authority over everything from the highway patrol to the utilities commission.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025
When the manoeuvre failed, the highway patrol stopped their pursuit and the driver continued speeding on, police said.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
Nelly was arrested in his home state of Missouri early Wednesday, according to the state highway patrol.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024
Tori slowed as she passed a highway patrol car.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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