VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
VPD reminds motorists to drive safe during game…
Release: There is nothing super about missing the biggest football game of the season because you are drunk sitting in a jail cell. That is why the Valdosta Police Department and the Governor’s Office of…
VSU receives highway safety grant
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University announces the receipt of a $4,810 grant to participate in the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s Georgia Young Adult Program. The Georgia Young Adult Program partners with schools throughout the…
AAA survey shows men being more aggressive drivers
Release: Survey Says: Men Are More Aggressive Behind the Wheel AAA urges motorists to keep their cool as research shows differences between men and women regarding aggressive driving behavior ATLANTA, GA. (December 3, 2020) Data gathered…
MCCD issues several violations during CMV inspection
Release: MCCD Officers Conduct Port Check and Distracted Driving Detail SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (Savannah, GA) - On September 22-24, the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) officers with the Georgia Department of Public Safety conducted a…
DDS Suspends All Road Tests
VALDOSTA, Ga.— The Valdosta DDS office at 371 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. has suspended all driving tests and will not be making appointments until further notice. Statewide, the Georgia Department of Driver Services is suspending…
Georgia to consider dropping ‘get out of jail…
According to AJC, Georgia is considering dropping a provision in the distracted driving law that lawmakers call the "get out of jail free card." The provision has allowed first time offenders to avoid paying fines…
New Breathalyzer Could Test for Marijuana Use
ATLANTA, Ga. - While more states are legalizing the use of marijuana, police are seeing an increase of people that are driving while high, according to WSB-TV. A prototype was tested at the University of…
Can Your Rx, OTC Meds Land You a…
Courtesy of NHTSA It is a well-known fact that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, but not everyone realizes the dangers of driving after taking drugs — including prescription and over-the-counter medications. Many…