The Snellville Police Department will increase its enforcement efforts against speeding through a new campaign called Operation Southern Slowdown. Starting tomorrow until July 20, the initiative involves a coordinated effort among law enforcement agencies in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. According to an announcement on Snellville’s official website, the multistate operation aims to reduce speed-related crashes and improve roadway safety.
According to 2023 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 12,000 road fatalities were attributed to speeding, accounting for nearly one-third of all traffic-related deaths. In Georgia, speeding contributed to approximately 25% of traffic fatalities. The Snellville Police Department recorded 1,366 roadway collisions last year, with 329 resulting in injuries. Excessive speed was frequently identified as a contributing factor. In a city news release, Snellville Police Chief Greg Perry stated that the minimal time saved by speeding does not justify the potentially permanent consequences.
The operation involves heightened patrols and enhanced speed monitoring along major roadways, with officers actively targeting and citing drivers who exceed posted speed limits or drive too fast for current conditions. Law enforcement will utilize various technologies, including radar and other speed detection tools, to identify and address violations.
As traffic volumes rise during the summer months, the Snellville Police Department is advising motorists to follow posted speed limits and observe safe driving practices. Lieutenant P. Poole, the designated contact for Operation Southern Slowdown, is available to provide traffic safety resources and can be reached at [email protected].
