Elf on the Shelf patrols, enforces speed with Castro Valley CHP

Police officers in Castro Valley shared a video of an interesting ride-along involving a daredevil elf who loves this time of year. 

The California Highway Patrol's Castro Valley division on December 7 showed Elf on the Shelf Chippie hanging onto the antenna of one of its officer's motorcycles. They later had a photoshoot.  

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According to the post, Chippie was helping enforce the speed limit on I-580 and asking people to slow down to dodge the naughty list.

The elf even got his hands on a speed gun. 

CHP Castro Valley had a special helper keeping an eye on I-580 drivers. Photo: CHP Castro Valley