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Report Suspected Impaired Drivers

The Georgia State Patrol and cell phone providers in Georgia are pleased to offer Star G-S-P service for motorists to report suspected impaired drivers. The call is free and you will be connected with the nearest GSP post to your location. From your cell phone, call Star G-S-P (*477).

New Year's Holiday Traffic Count

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic crashes across Georgia over the New Year's holiday travel period claimed the lives of 12 people.  The Georgia State Patrol investigated 255 traffic crashes that resulted in 132 injuries and 6 fatalities.  The 78-hour holiday period began Friday at 6 p.m. and ended at midnight Monday.

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Troopers Focus on Impaired Drivers During Holidays

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Department of Public Safety

The Georgia Department of Public Safety was created in 1937 and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). GSP troopers investigate traffic crashes and enforce traffic and criminal laws on the state's roads. Capitol Police officers prevent and detect criminal acts, and enforce traffic regulations throughout Capitol Hill. MCCD officers conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and inspect highway shipments of hazardous materials.

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