Record travel expected on Georgia roads during 4th of July weekend

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – The 4th of July weekend is sort of right here and Georgia roads are anticipated to be busy.

On Wednesday, Governor’s Workplace of Freeway Security (GOHS) Southwest Georgia Liaison, Emerson Lundy joined WALB Information 10′s Jim Wallace about this busy weekend.

“We’re developing in a few days on what AAA says could possibly be the busiest journey weekend ever within the state of Georgia. One and a half million Georgians are anticipated to take a Fourth of July street journey. And I’m certain the Governor’s Workplace of Freeway Security is hoping individuals will take into consideration security earlier than hitting the roads.”

“That’s appropriate. We’re taking a look at document numbers so far as residents or individuals touring by the state of Georgia. And we wish all people to be reminded that when you’re touring on the highways, please drive sober or threat being pulled over,” stated Lundy.

“Additionally, I do know one of many issues the GOHS has famous, possibly because the pandemic, possibly the mindset of individuals, you might be seeing elevated speeds in drivers. Is that what I’m studying?” Wallace requested.

“That’s appropriate. It’s simply uncanny, the speeds that officers are monitoring. Violations at triple digits, and it’s changing into extra frequent. That uptick in dashing can contribute to individuals simply not being attentive to the roadway. And never understanding that these larger speeds can result in extra traumatic crashes. So we simply want individuals to be extra aware, to decelerate,” Lundy stated.

“After all, individuals occurring trip, received a automobile full of children excited to get the place they’re headed to. It’s a type of instances individuals won’t be fascinated with their driving. So what’s the Governor’s Workplace of Freeway Security urging all people this weekend to consider?” requested Wallace.

“So we wish all people to concentrate to initially arriving to your vacation spot safely. So that you most likely wish to permit extra time to your journey because of extra motorists being on the highways. There once more, you wish to remind individuals to thoughts your speeds. Decelerate. Do the velocity limits. Be certain everybody inside your car is carrying a seatbelt and your kids below the age of 8 are driving in an permitted security seat. Additionally, be certain your designated passenger makes use of cell telephones or navigational units to maintain the driving force’s consideration on the roadway. And likewise take breaks we would have liked, and alternate drivers if attainable.”

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