Forest Park GEARS up for safety

Forest Park has joined the Georgia Electronic Accident Reporting System. GEARS improves traffic safety, cuts costs and provides more timely and accurate filing of crash reports in the city. It also helps police pinpoint problem areas. To get a copy of a crash report, log onto www.BuyCrash.com, enter the information on the card given to you by the officer at the scene. You’ll be able to view, download, and print your report.

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