The Traffic Enforcement Unit is responsible for enforcing the Georgia traffic laws and responding to collisions, hit and run collisions, collisions with injuries, and collisions with fatalities.The Traffic Enforcement Unit uses education and enforcement as they focus to reduce the number and severity of the collisions occurring in Athens-Clarke County.
The Traffic Unit was awarded a H.E.A.T. grant from GOHS in the amount of $250,000 in October, 2014 and the grant was continued in October, 2016 at $117,422.19.
Traffic Enforcement Unit Responsibilities
Detect and arrest drivers for operating under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Maintain the speed detection permit for ACCPD.
Maintain the original documents for ACCPD's breath alcohol testing machines.
Serve as the liaison to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Provide instruction in New Officer Basic Course (NOBC) and Citizen Police Academy classes.
Conduct free child seat inspections and provide child seats to qualified citizens.
Provide bike safety checks in coordination with SafeKids, BikeAthens and other interested groups.
Maintain and place speed trailer(s) and variable message sign.