Heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Georgia. The state defines Schedule I drugs and substances with high potential for abuse that are not currently acceptable for medical use in the U.S. and are unsafe even with medical supervision. Heroin is...
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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announces Roadcheck 2023
Nearly 23% of trucks or drivers faced penalties during Roadcheck 2022. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will conduct Roadcheck 2023 across Canada, Mexico and the United States, including Georgia. While last year’s event focused on wheel ends, the focus of this...
Warning signs of drug use in your teenager
Teen drug use is a major public health problem in Georgia. Teens today have access to a wide array of drugs, and some children are starting to use them at younger ages than you might have realized. In fact, there are children as young as 12 who are using drugs. There...
The top five U.S. cities with the most vehicle accidents
Research reveals that driving on some city roads is especially dangerous. While about 39,000 people die on highways across the United States, there are some cities with more than 150,000 residents that drivers in Georgia may want to try to avoid. Memphis, Tennessee...
Heavier trucks and Georgia catastrophic accidents
Heavy trucks operating at high speeds are a threat on Georgia roads. These trucks are more likely than any other vehicles to cause catastrophic accidents. Trucks are larger, heavier and more powerful than they've ever been. When you factor in things such as distracted...
DOT urged to mandate tractor-trailer speed limiters and AEBs
Truck accidents in Georgia and around the country kill thousands of people every year, but efforts to improve commercial truck safety are often thwarted by lobbying efforts carried out on behalf of the logistics industry. A recent train derailment in East Palestine,...
Rollover risk for pickup trucks and SUVs
Pickup trucks and SUVs are popular in Georgia for their size and versatility, but they also have a higher risk of rollover accidents compared to other vehicle types. Rollover accidents can be hazardous because they are more likely to result in serious injuries or...
Truck collisions and fatigued drivers
When people think of truck accidents, they might envision jackknife collisions or tailgating incidents. A post-collision investigation might reveal that driver fatigue was responsible when these and other accidents may occur on Georgia roads. Truckers who travel while...
The dangers of flying debris from trucks
Flying debris from trucks is a serious safety hazard that poses a significant risk to other drivers on the road. Loose items, such as gravel, rocks and construction materials, can become dangerous projectiles if they fly off a truck and hit another vehicle. These...
Understanding Georgia’s cocaine laws: what you need to know
When it comes to drug laws, Georgia is known to have some of the strictest policies in the country. This is particularly true for cocaine offenses. If you're facing such charges in Georgia, understanding the potential consequences and how the criminal defense system...