Jun 17, 2010 2 min read

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts to increase traffic safety awareness and education, plus to emphasize the importance of obeying traffic laws to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and death on Lee County roads.

On Thursday, June 17, 2010, the Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement:

1. South Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 41), Fort Myers

2. Beth Stacey Boulevard, Lehigh Acres

3. Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers

Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit and District Patrol Deputies enforce our traffic laws each day by issuing citations and warnings. Preliminary results from their cumulative activity yesterday are as follows:

Citations Issued: 96

Written Warnings Issued: 167

Citizens can help by letting us know if they observe problem areas, aggressive or impaired drivers and by their compliance with the rules of the road. To get in touch with one of our traffic deputies call 477-1000. If you see a reckless or drunk driver while you are traveling in your motor vehicle in Lee County, dial 9-1-1.

Everyone is reminded to “Fasten Your Seat Belts, be courteous to drivers and pedestrians and together we can reduce traffic related fatalities, injuries and property damage.”

Note: “School’s Out!” The summer break has arrived for children in Lee County. Motorists driving near residential neighborhoods, recreation areas and parks need to exercise caution as children can be at play throughout the day. Your extra vigilance can prevent a tragedy. Remember “SLOW – Children at Play”.