Driver Charged With Wrong-Way Crash

Atlanta police said a driver is charged with DUI after a crash on the Downtown Connector near 17th Street in Atlanta.

Police said a car entered the highway traveling north in the southbound lanes.

Police said three vehicles were involved and all of their occupants are in stable condition.

The at-fault driver was taken into police custody.

The wreck closed all but one right lane.

Delays also affected Ga. Highway 400 near the merger with I-85 southbound.

DUI Laws | What You Need to Know

The laws make it illegal for drivers of all ages to operate motor vehicles if they have BAC percentages of:

• 0.08% or higher, if they’re 21 years old or older operating regular passenger vehicles.
• 0.04% or higher, if they’re operating commercial vehicles.
• 0.02% or higher, if they’re younger than 21 years old.

Georgia State law also requires clinical evaluation and the attendance of a DUI / Risk Reduction Program that’s certified/licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services before your driver’s license can be reinstated if you have been charged with any of the following:

1. DUI
2. Drug Possession
3. Other drug offenses
4. Under-age possession of drugs or alcohol

Before getting behind the wheel after having a few, consider the many reasons why you should not.

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