The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report detailing traffic enforcement and crash data during the Christmas holiday period.
According to the report, which reflects activity from the Georgia State Patrol only and does not include figures from local or county agencies, troopers made 48 DUI arrests during the holiday. In addition, 25 incidents of distracted driving were recorded, along with 35 seatbelt citations.
State Patrol troopers investigated a total of 57 crashes statewide. Those crashes resulted in two fatalities and 15 reported injuries. Seven of the crashes involved drivers who were under the influence, while none involved commercial motor vehicles such as trucks or buses.
When factoring in all law enforcement agencies across Georgia, the total number of traffic-related fatalities during the holiday period stands at six as of 6:00 a.m. Friday.
The Department of Public Safety did not specify the exact timeframe covered by the report and noted that the numbers represent arrests and citations, not convictions. Officials also cautioned that not all charges will necessarily result in guilty findings in court.
The data is part of the agency’s annual holiday enforcement efforts aimed at reducing impaired driving, encouraging seatbelt use, and promoting safer travel during one of the busiest times of the year on Georgia roadways.