As Georgia’s Operation Zero Tolerance enters its fourth day, local authorities are already seeing results. Since the holiday enforcement campaign began on June 27, law enforcement officers have made ten traffic-related arrests in Habersham County.
The arrests are part of a coordinated statewide push led by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to crack down on impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers during one of the year’s busiest travel periods.
Locally, the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Units — including H.E.A.T. (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic) Deputies and patrol officers — have joined forces with the Georgia State Patrol to increase visibility and enforcement on major roadways. The effort includes increased patrols and roadside safety checks throughout the county.
“These efforts are in line with one of our chief responsibilities in traffic safety to reduce crashes and fatalities at the hands of impaired drivers on the roadways,” a news release from the sheriff’s office says.
Authorities say enforcement will continue through July 6. Motorists can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence, particularly on state routes and high-traffic corridors.
The sheriff’s office urges drivers to buckle up, obey posted speed limits, avoid distractions, and never drive under the influence.
“Drive sober or you will get pulled over,” officials warn.
