Georgia drivers warned about congestion, DUI enforcement ahead of July 4
Georgia’s MACON (41NBC/WMGT)This week, millions of Americans are anticipated to travel to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The biggest travel day of the year is Wednesday, according to AAA. It is predicted that traffic this year may surpass past records.During the June 28–July 6 holiday travel period, almost 72 million people nationwide are anticipated to travel at least 50 miles from their homes.
AAA spokesperson Montrae Waiters suggests delaying travel, especially between noon and six o’clock, to avoid the worst of the traffic.
A new campaign called “Crashes Hit Different When They Happen to You” has been introduced by AAA. Seatbelt use, speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving are the four main pillars of safe driving that are the emphasis of the campaign.
“Be sure to fasten your seatbelt,” she said. And everybody, please slow down. You are certain that you will reach your goal. Put down your phones. We also know that many people will be enjoying this holiday, and since they are just glad that they have arrived at their location, they might party before they leave. However, it should never be acceptable to drive when intoxicated.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and local law enforcement agencies will continue to patrol the highways in search of lawbreakers as part of the ongoing Operation Zero Tolerance campaign to ensure that drivers are not operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s deputy director, Captain Maurice Raine, states that driving while intoxicated is strictly prohibited.
According to Raine, zero tolerance entails precisely that. You will be arrested if your blood alcohol content is 0.08 or above while you are operating a motor vehicle. There are serious repercussions, which may include high penalties and higher insurance costs. Driving while intoxicated will result in jail time.
This year, road vacations are still feasible due to cheap petrol prices, despite worries about national inflation. The average price of petrol in Georgia is currently $2.92 a gallon, which is five cents less than it was last week and down from $3.32 during the same period last year.
Before you leave, Waiters advises preparing an emergency kit and scheduling routine auto maintenance.
AAA predicts that July 6 will be yet another crowded and hectic day of travel. The waiter advises departing before to 11 a.m.
Additionally, until 6 a.m. on Monday, AAA is providing its free towing service to drivers who are drunk. Give (855) 2-TOW-2-GO a call if you need a ride.
