National Traffic Safety Leaders to Gather in Atlanta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 23, 2018
CONTACTS: Kara Macek, kmacek@ghsa.org, 202-262-4889
Robert Hydrick, robert.hydrick@gohs.ga.gov, 404-859-0141
Georgia
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Georgia. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Law enforcement officers cracking down on speeding during multi-state campaign
Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee are partnering again for Operation Southern Shield, a high visibility enforcement period focusing on speeding. Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety Director and GHSA Vice Chair Harris Blackwood discusses.
Law enforcement officers cracking down on speeding during multi-state campaign
Story by Isabel Hughes
July 11, 2018
Here's where you can't stream video and drive anymore
GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins discusses the importance of handheld bans to combating distracted driving.
Georgia Bans Use of Handheld Devices While Driving
Georgia recently passed a handheld device ban, strengthening the state's efforts to combat distracted driving. GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins addresses the importance of this law.
Georgia Bans Use of Handheld Devices While Driving
May 16, 2018
Georgia Takes Action on Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed H.B. 673 into law, making the state the 16th to ban handheld wireless device phone use behind the wheel.
Ford DSFL Teen Driving Grant Results: Georgia
With funding from Ford Driving Skills for Life and GHSA, the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) hosted its 2018 Youth and Young Adults Conference.
Georgia AutoCoach App
The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety recently partnered with the Shepherd Center, one of the nation's top rehabilitation hospitals, to develop AutoCoach, a driver's education app for parents.
Operation Southern Shield: Week long speed enforcement initiative goes into effect July 17
Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee are teaming up to deter speeding with an "Operation Southern Shield" enforcement period July 17-23. GHSA Vice Chair and Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety Director Harris Blackwood discusses the Operation and the issue prompting it.
Operation Southern Shield: Week long speed enforcement initiative goes into effect July 17
July 10, 2017
Story by Kim Gusby
Autonomous Vehicle Laws: Georgia
Authorizes full deployment of AVs without a human operator.
Distracted driving or walking could get you killed
GHSA Vice Chair Harris Blackwood of the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety discusses pedestrian fatality trends and the dangers of distraction for both walkers and drivers.
Distracted driving or walking could get you killed
April 6, 2017