Macon, GA – A downtown Macon traffic stop ended with a DUI arrest this week after a driver was allegedly seen speeding and driving erratically through city streets, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a report from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, H.E.A.T. Unit Deputy Dalton Palmer initiated a traffic stop after observing a Ford F-150 back out of a downtown parking space and quickly accelerate away at a high rate of speed. Authorities say the vehicle continued driving well above the posted speed limit while weaving into other lanes, creating a potential safety risk for nearby motorists.
The traffic stop took place in downtown Macon, within Bibb County, which sits in Central Georgia and is part of the greater Macon metropolitan area. Investigators say the driver showed signs of impairment during the stop.
Deputy Palmer arrested the driver, who was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center. According to officials, the driver was cited for speeding, failure to maintain lane, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
No injuries were reported, and authorities did not indicate whether any property damage occurred.
The Sheriff’s Office credited the H.E.A.T. (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic) Unit with proactive patrols aimed at reducing dangerous driving behaviors such as impaired driving and excessive speeding. Officials emphasized that impaired driving continues to be a leading cause of serious crashes across Bibb County and Central Georgia.
Residents are encouraged to report suspected impaired or aggressive driving and to plan ahead by using a designated driver or ride-share service when consuming alcohol.
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