Hall County Sheriff's Office releases traffic statistics…

The Hall County Sheriff's Office made 20 DUI arrests and stopped more than 200 drivers for speeding over the Memorial Day weekend.

In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office said its patrol division called it the busiest Memorial Day weekend in recent memory.

“Every member of our HEAT Unit and Traffic Unit worked this weekend in an effort to keep the roads safe and put an end to dangerous driving on our county's roadways,” said the patrol division sergeant. » said Jeremy Cooksey.

A driver was clocked going 132 mph on I-985, according to the post.

Deputies made seven arrests for reckless driving and four arrests for racing.

In one racing incident, two of the violators were clocked going 129 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-985.

In another incident, the violators were driving 99 mph in a 45 mph zone on Atlanta Highway, according to the sheriff's office.

“We believe our law enforcement efforts are instrumental in achieving our goal of zero traffic accidents in Hall County over the Memorial Day weekend,” said Sgt. Cooksey said. “When you can remove impaired drivers, aggressive speeders and reckless drivers from the roads, it makes the roads safer for law-abiding citizens and families. »

Memorial Day weekend statistics for the HCSO Patrol Division:

(Statistics compiled from Friday May 24 to Monday May 27, 2024)

20 arrests for drunk driving

7 arrests for reckless driving

4 arrests during the race

9 drug-related arrests

218 contacts for speeding (includes arrests, citations and warnings)

29 occupant safety contacts

11 contacts for distracted driving

Maximum speeds recorded:

132 mph in a 70 on I-985

129 mph x 2 in a 70 on I-985

107 mph in a 55 on the Athens highway.

102 mph x 2 in a 70 on I-985

101 mph in a 70 on I-985

99 mph in a 45 x 2 on Atlanta Hwy.