Police Launch Summer DUI Crackdown

Jun 19, 2009 - 18:04
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"Don't say we didn't wa you!" That's the word from state law enforcement officers as they launch a major DUI crackdown that will continue through the July Fourth holiday.

From Fannin County to the Florida line and the Alabama border to the Georgia coast, law enforcement officers across the state have launched a major campaign aimed at people who drive impaired.

The goal of "Operation Zero Tolerance" is not only to get dangerous drivers off the roads, but also to raise awareness about the deadly consequences of drunk driving.

One out of every five fatal crashes in Georgia each year is alcohol-related. State officials said the July Fourth travel period is the second most deadly time to drive on Georgia roadways.

Only New Years Eve poses a great threat to those behind the wheel or in a passenger seat.

The campaign is part of the "100 Days of Summer Heat" that runs through the Labor Day holiday.

Police officers, deputies and state troopers will be on patrol all summer, looking for dangerous drivers and for those who fail to use safety belts and child restraints.

The message for drivers is "If you are caught, you will be prosecuted."

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