Nearly 400 citations issued in day one of local law enforcement operation | News

On day one of the operation, members from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, Newnan Police Department, and Georgia State Patrol made 489 contacts with motorists, according to Robert Hydrick, communications director for the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

The 489 contacts resulted in 392 citations and 95 warnings being issued.

Approximately 162 citations and 27 warnings were issued for failure to wear a seat belt, while 134 citations and 16 warnings were issued for drivers violating Georgia’s Hands-free law, Hydrick said.

Local law enforcement officers also issued 49 citations and one warning for speeding.

One fugitive was apprehended and one stolen vehicle recovered.

More stats will be available after the two-day operation is completed on Thursday evening.