Traffic Detail Targets Trash, Aggressive Drivers On I-575

WOODSTOCK, GA -- Several law enforcement agencies in Cherokee County came together Wednesday to target vehicles violating various laws related to the rules of the road.

The Cherokee Marshal's Office led the initiative along Interstate 575, which was designed to crack down on motorists failing to secure their loads, littering on the highway and driving in an aggressive or unsafe manner.

A total of 45 citations were issued May 3 for various violations, including no brake lights, unsafe vehicle operations, littering, failing to secure loads, various equipment violations, tag violations, allowing others to violate state law and operating a vehicle with no driver's license.

Additionally, officers made two arrests: failure to appear and driving while unlicensed. According to the marshal's office, the unlicensed driver was an undocumented immigrant who was operating a commercial vehicle.

The Department of Motor Vehicle Compliance Division also conducted inspections on 13 commercial vehicles. Eleven of those vehicles failed their inspection and were placed out of service.

Agencies participating in the operation include the marshal's office, Cherokee Sheriff's Office, Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs and Ball Ground police departments, Georgia State Patrol and the state Department of Motor Vehicle Compliance.

“It’s great to see these different law enforcement agencies cooperating in a combined effort to make the roads safer, and I send my thanks to those agencies that participated," said Chief Marshal Ron Hunton. "Hopefully this and other planned operations will not only curtail the violations but make our roads safer.”

All drivers who received citations have a pending court date.

Photo: Cherokee County Marshal's Office's Major Jamie Gianfala briefed multiple agency representatives before Wednesday's traffic detail operation. Credit: Cherokee Sheriff's Office