Jackson v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Charles Robert Jackson appeals his conviction for speeding and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

On September-19, 1995, a Cobb County police officer was driving east on MacLand Road when she met a truck driven by Jackson that appeared to be traveling between 60 arid 65 mph in a 45-mph zone.

The officer made a U-turn and activated both her blue and wig wag lights. She caught up with Jackson’s vehicle at an intersection where businesses with parking areas are located. When Jackson failed to stop at this intersection, the officer gave two short blasts on her siren.…