The tinting of vehicle windows is a common practice and many Georgia residents choose to do this for aesthetic appeal, passenger UV protection, vehicle interior protection, keeping a vehicle’s interior temperature cooler, and privacy from onlookers. Most Georgia residents know that laws exist governing how dark and where window tint can be placed. This has … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – September 2023
Georgia weather can be unpredictable. One minute, you're driving down the road enjoying the sunshine. Then, the next thing you know, your vehicle is being pelted by heavy rain and hail from a severe afternoon thunderstorm. When inclement weather occurs while operating a motor vehicle on one of Georgia’s roadways, the first concern is occupant safety. Vision … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – August 2023
In 2018, a Walker County Sheriff's Deputy was requested to assist a motorist on Highway 27 who had struck a deer. When the deputy arrived, he activated his emergency (blue) lights, pulled alongside the roadway behind the motorist’s vehicle, which was in a southbound direction of the right lane. As the deputy exited his patrol … Continue reading Sheriff’s Office Traffic Tip of the Month – June 2023
