Georgia State Patrol Preparing for Busy Holiday Travel
Troopers will be conducting concentrated patrols and road checks across the state during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period.
Georgia State Patrol troopers will be out in full force this Thanksgiving holiday travel period, on the look out for impaired drivers and other violations in an attempt to reduce the number of traffic accidents. “We know from past experience that speed, alcohol, and failing to use seat belts are the primary contributing factors in fatal crashes,” said Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, in a released statement. “By conducting concentrated patrols or holding roadchecks across the state, troopers, deputies and officers can intercept violators before they are involved in a serious traffic crash.” The holiday period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 and ends at midnight Sunday, Nov. 25. Last …
