SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) announced FRIDAY that the Savannah Police Department (SPD) is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant.

Savannah Police Department’s award totals $193,771.60. The Savannah Police Department’s H.E.A.T Unit will use the grant from GOHS to help reduce local traffic crashes due to aggressive and dangerous driving behaviors.

The goal of the H.E.A.T. program is to combat crashes, injuries and fatalities caused by impaired driving and speeding, while also increasing seat belt use and educating the public about traffic safety and the dangers of DUI.

“Crash data shows enforcement and education of traffic laws are two of most effective countermeasures

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