GSP and MCCD Remind You About Safety This New Years Holiday

The Georgia State Patrol and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division continue to encourage motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the New Year’s holiday travel period.  

 

In an effort to reduce the number of crashes on Georgia roadways, State troopers and MCCD officers will be on high visibility patrols on interstates and state roads. 

 

The 78-hour New Year’s holiday period will begin at 6pm on Thursday, Dec. 31, and end at 11:59pm on Sunday, Jan. 3.  

 

Colonel Chris C. Wright, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety tells WLHR News State Troopers and Officers will again focus on motorists who break state traffic laws and exercise bad driving habits that could potentially cause serious injuries or fatal crashes.

 

Experts have found that many who do travel are using that statistic to break the speed laws.

 

Georgia Dept of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale said troopers on Georgia roadways are citing more motorists for going over 24 miles an hour above the speed limit even though there is less traffic due to COVID.

 

If you plan to include alcohol consumption in your holiday celebrations, make sure to plan for a sober designated driver by contacting a taxi or rideshare, a friend, or a family member to help you get home safely.