Bibb County, GA – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to take it slow after a motorist was pulled over on Riverside Drive for allegedly driving 75 mph in a 45-mph zone. The stop was shared in a late-night post by Sgt. Craig Lewis, who urged residents to stay mindful of speed limits, especially in high-traffic areas.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver was stopped during a routine patrol aimed at curbing excessive speeding and promoting roadway safety. A photo shared by deputies showed the radar reading “75” and the driver’s vehicle stopped under streetlights on Riverside Drive.
The Sheriff’s Office added hashtags like #SlowDown and #BCSOStrong, emphasizing its ongoing traffic enforcement efforts. Riverside Drive, one of Macon’s main thoroughfares, has seen several recent enforcement pushes to reduce speeding-related crashes and improve community safety.
Sgt. Lewis reminded motorists that exceeding posted limits can lead to hefty fines, points on a license, or worse—serious accidents. “We want everyone to get home safely,” the post read.
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