Impaired driver was doing 133 mph near elementary school, police say

A driver has been arrested after police say he was driving nearly three times the speed limit near a school.

A driver was arrested for DUI after being caught speeding 83 mph on Highway 138 near Swint Elementary School in Clayton County on Oct. 25, Clayton County police said.

Using the Light Detection and Ranging device, DRE Flounory observed the vehicle traveling at nearly three times the posted speed limit of 45 mph.

Police said the driver was stopped in a gas station parking lot at Highway 138 and Crown Way.

Upon contacting the driver, the deputy noticed a strong odor of alcohol and observed that the driver had red, bloodshot and watery eyes. The driver admitted to consuming one beer and one shot of tequila, according to the arrest report.

The driver agreed to submit to voluntary field sobriety tests; He exhibited various signs of impairment during this test, which led to his arrest for DUI.

A subsequent GCIC check revealed that his driver’s license had been suspended due to a previous drink driving offence.

The identity of the driver was not disclosed. Channel 2 Action News Reached out for more information.

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