Cumming, GA – Drivers traveling through south Forsyth County this week were met with increased police presence as deputies conducted a focused crackdown on distracted driving at two major intersections.
According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Traffic Unit partnered with the Georgia State Patrol earlier this month for a six-hour enforcement detail targeting distracted and unsafe driving behaviors. The operation began at the intersection of Brookwood Road and GA 141 before moving to Johns Creek Parkway and GA 141, two heavily traveled corridors connecting Forsyth County to north metro Atlanta.
Authorities reported the following results from the operation:
- 49 distracted driving and hands-free law citations
- 32 speeding citations
- 23 seat belt citations
- 10 additional traffic citations
- 1 DUI arrest
In addition to citations, deputies issued eight distracted driving warnings and two seat belt warnings, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Officials say the effort was designed to reinforce Georgia’s Hands-Free Law and reduce crashes caused by driver inattention, particularly in high-volume intersections where distracted driving can quickly turn dangerous.
The Sheriff’s Office reminded motorists that enforcement efforts like this are ongoing and encouraged drivers to slow down, buckle up, and put phones away while behind the wheel.
GA 141 serves as a key commuter route between Forsyth County, Fulton County, and the Johns Creek area, making traffic safety initiatives along the corridor a continued priority for local and state law enforcement.
Residents are encouraged to report aggressive or impaired driving and to plan extra travel time when enforcement details are underway.
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