From the Athens-Clarke County Police Department:
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety PATEN (Piedmont Area Traffic Enforcement Network), will conduct vehicle checkpoints on October 18, 2024.
According to department policy, the checkpoint is being publicized via social media and this press release.
“This year, we are proud to report a 13 percent decrease in traffic crashes, reflecting the efforts of drivers who prioritize safety. This achievement shows that collective responsibility on the road truly makes adifference,”said Sergeant Vincent Schill, a member of the ACCPD Traffic Unit and organizer of the vehicle checkpoints. “We want to keep up the momentum by asking drivers not to drink and drive, stay focused, avoid distractions, and drive safely to protect themselves and others.”
Due to officer safety, the checkpoints' specific location(s) will not be announced. After the operation, a media release and social media post will detail the activity. Also, during contact with drivers, officers will hand out an educational flyer with local statistics and address why ACCPD conducts vehicle checkpoints.
Additional ACC traffic data is available at our transparency website:
The commander of the Traffic Unit is Lt. Michael Wood, 762-400-7087, Michael.wood@accgov.com, and the checkpoint organizer is Sgt. Vincent Schill, 762-400-7092, vincent.schill@accgov.com
Do some vehicle checkpoints close to downtown bars after midnight.....the jail would be full !!