Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:50:57 GMT
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life. Now the family of Barbara Bass is speakingMore >>
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:38:36 GMT
Dougherty County Police Officer issues seat belt citation
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe. Police saidMore >>
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:44 GMT
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses.More >>
January 21, 2008
Albany -- New legislation could stiffen the penalty for drivers who put patrol officers in danger by not moving over.
Senator Joseph Carter of Tifton introduced a bill that would strengthen Georgia's "Move Over Law."
Right now, there is a $500 maximum fine if you don't move over when emergency vehicles are stopped on the side of the highway.
The bill would make it a felony if someone dies as a result of a driver not moving over.
Albany Police think harsher penalties will encourage drivers to obey the law.
"Anytime I'm on a traffic stop, especially on the bypass, they're will be numerous violators that will come by and won't move over. They won't slow down, and it actually rocks the car sometimes. I've actually had my hat blown off. But, the last thing we want to do is be out there working a wreck and have another wreck happen because you're trying to get out of the way," said Cpl. Paul Guhl, APD Traffic Officer.
The "Move Over Law" applies to any emergency vehicle, even wreckers and DOT trucks.
If you can't safely change lanes, you're supposed to slow down and be prepared to stop.
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