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Georgia State Patrol make 335 DUI arrests between Friday and Sunday evening

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  May 26, 2025 2:45pm EDT
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The Brief

    • Georgia State Patrol made 335 DUI arrests and issued over 800 distracted driving citations between Friday and Sunday evening.
    • More than 1,100 seatbelt violations were recorded statewide during the holiday weekend.
    • At least 250 crashes occurred, resulting in three confirmed traffic-related deaths.

ATLANTA - Georgia State Patrol made 335 DUI arrests and issued over 800 distracted driving citations between Friday and Sunday evening.

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By the numbers:

Between Friday and Sunday evening, state troopers made 335 DUI arrests and issued more than 800 citations for distracted driving. In addition, over 1,300 seatbelt violations were recorded across the state.

What they're saying:

Officials say more than 280 crashes have been reported so far, resulting in three confirmed fatalities and more than 120 injuries. Authorities are urging drivers to stay alert, drive sober, and buckle up as the holiday travel period continues.

The Georgia State Patrol says there was a notable increase in DUI arrests and distracted driving violations across the state this holiday weekend. 

The Source

  • The above information provided by Georgia State Patrol. This story was updated Monday afternoon after new numbers were released. 

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