The Georgia State Patrol arrested 368 people for DUI and investigated 3 fatal crashes during the New Year’s holiday travel period.

What’s Happening: Troopers issued 645 seatbelt citations and 482 distracted driving citations during the enforcement period. They responded to 333 crashes.

What’s Important: Three people died in crashes investigated by Georgia State Patrol. All law enforcement agencies statewide reported 7 total traffic fatalities during the period.

By the Numbers: Georgia State Patrol recorded these enforcement actions during the New Year’s travel period;

  • 368 DUI arrests
  • 482 distracted driving citations
  • 645 seatbelt citations
  • 333 crash reports
  • 156 people injured in crashes
  • 45 crashes involving drivers under the influence
  • 13 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles
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