Two people charged in alleged racing incident on Ga.365…

Two drivers charged for speeding on Ga.365 Monday during a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign conducted by the Habersham County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Unit over Labor Day weekend.

The sheriff's office stopped two vehicles, a Hyundai sedan and a Kia SUV, traveling at speeds of 95 and 99 mph, according to a county news release. The two vehicles were apparently traveling side by side heading south, just north of Duncan Bridge Road.

A Habersham Sheriff's Office HEAT Special Operations Unit conducted a traffic stop on both vehicles. The driver of the Kia was charged with operating a vehicle while his license was suspended. The driver of the Hyundai was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Both were charged with driving a vehicle without valid insurance, speeding, reckless driving and racing.

Habersham County reported that Labor Day weekend ended with no deaths in the county.

“We ask that every driver continue to remain calm while driving, maintain a safe and legal speed, buckle up, avoid distractions from mobile devices and not drive while intoxicated,” said Deputy Phillip Young, HEAT Special Operations Unit, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. “Voluntary compliance by our drivers and providing responsive information to our drivers is the most effective way to keep our roads safe. However, for those who commit violations while on our roads, the Sheriff’s Office will continue our proactive enforcement efforts to stop dangerous driving violations on our roadways.”