Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway
@SCHP_Troop_3
SC Highway Patrol Community Relations Officer for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee Counties
We have a fatal hit and run that occurred in Anderson County and we need your help. If you have any information please contact 1-888-274-6372 or *HP (*47) on your mobile device. #scdps #schp #targetzero

Emergency Bridge Closure in Pickens County at the location on S.C.133 near Newton Road. 🚨



We had a great time at Bob Jones University talking a little traffic safety with their elementary, middle and high school students!




We have a fatal hit and run that occurred in Spartanburg County and we need your help. If you have any information please contact 1-888-274-6372 or *HP (*47) on your mobile device. #scdps #schp #targetzero

THANK YOU South Carolina! #SouthCarolina #ThankYou #PalmettoState #CarolinaLife #CountryStrong
Law enforcement agencies across the southeast held joint press conferences today to announce Operation Southern Slow Down. South Carolina will partner with law enforcement agencies in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee in the annual week-long enforcement campaign to crack…
This week is Operation Southern Slow Down and we'd like to remind you to slow your roll and obey the posted speed limits. Speeding puts everyone on the roadway at risk. That's why our troopers and officers are on the lookout to catch drivers excessively speeding, before disaster…
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Master Trooper Bolt with a friendly reminder on how we all can stay safe in the summer months by checking our tire pressures. If you’re in need of help on our roadways you can always call *HP (*47), stay safe SC! #SCHP #SouthCarolinaHighwayPatrol #TireSafety
Think saving a few minutes by driving over the speed limit is worth the risk? Think again! Going 15 mph over the limit MAY save about 4 and a half minutes on a 20-mile trip, but the risk of a hefty fine or a deadly crash isn't worth those few extra moments. Remember to plan…
Show us your #SouthCarolina state pride! Vote for the SC Highway Patrol Cruiser for America's Best Looking Cruiser here - surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingC… Let's go SC! Visit the link, Vote #SCHP, and share with friends and family.
Show us your #SouthCarolina state pride! Vote for the SC Highway Patrol Cruiser for America's Best Looking Cruiser here - surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingC… Your vote matters. Visit the link, Vote #SCHP, and share with friends and family.
Vote #SCHP in the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest! Let’s make this year the year we make history! Cast your vote for #SCHP here – surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingC… You can also download free backgrounds at scdps.sc.gov/voteschp
Vote #SCHP in the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest! Let’s make this year the year we make history! Cast your vote for #SCHP here – surveymonkey.com/r/BestLookingC… You can also download free backgrounds at scdps.sc.gov/voteschp
**SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT — July 3-6, 2025** Motorists across the state will see increased law enforcement presence and activity over the next few days as the SC Department of Public Safety conducts special enforcement during the Fourth of July holiday period. The SC Highway Patrol…
The @schighwaypatrol and the @SCDNR Law Enforcement Division are partnering this holiday weekend to keep our highways and waterways safe. Whether you’re traveling to visit family or enjoying a day on the lake, remember— operating a vehicle or boat while impaired can have…
Troopers from the @schighwaypatrol joined officers from the @scdnr Law Enforcement Division today to speak with media partners ahead of the official July 4th holiday period. Both agencies urged motorists to celebrate the Independence Day weekend safely, whether you're on the…
We have a hit and run that occurred in Spartanburg County and we need your help. If you have any information please contact 1-888-274-6372 or *HP (*47) on your mobile device. #scdps #schp #targetzero

Remember, you must reduce your speed and move over if possible when approaching emergency scenes. These two troopers were nearly struck this month while investigating a traffic collision and conducting a traffic stop. Please stay focused and watch for first responders!
Large vehicles such as tractor trailers, commercial trucks, and buses often require more space and patience to navigate the roads safely. When approaching a one of these vehicles, use caution, keep a safe distance, and avoid blind spots. Be sure you can be seen, be patient, and…
This summer is starting out HOT, so here's a quick reminder to never leave kids —or pets — alone in the car, even for quick stops. Especially in this heat, vehicle interiors heat up fast, reaching deadly temperatures in minutes. Always LOOK before you LOCK and keep your…