Bills Make Texting Illegal While Driving

Finally, several bills are on the Georgia Legislature that will make the practice of texting while driving illega. Read the article at PBA online.
19 other states have laws regaarding texting while driving.

“Super Speeders” Beware of Increased Fines in Gainesville Georgia

Article by Stephen Gurr, GainesVilleTimes.com
Almost daily, Gainesville police clock lead foots driving close to 75 mph within the city limits. Every so often, they catch motorists going 85 mph on one of Gainesville’s more speed-prone roads, Thompson Bridge Road or Dawsonville Highway.
On Dawsonville Highway, that’s 40 mph above the speed limit, Sgt. Dean Staples notes.
If [...]

Officers On Lookout For Impaired Drivers in GA

Area law enforcement officers and the Georgia State Patrol will be out during the Fourth of July holiday weekend to keep impaired drivers off the road.
The holiday traveling period began at 6 p.m. Thursday and ends at midnight Sunday. Despite higher gasoline prices, which could mean fewer vehicles on the road, the Georgia State Patrol [...]