LCSO updates daily traffic enforcement – Wednesday
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 Wednesday, July 20, 2011, the Traffic Unit will target at least one of the
following three locations for enforcement:
1. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bonita Springs
2. Neal Road, Fort Myers
3. Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach
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: 60
Written Warnings Issued: 155
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 Driver distraction is one of the primary contributors to vehicular
accidents in Florida and across the U.S. The month of July has been
declared “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Lee County. Join
us in support of this campaign by recognizing common distractions
you know affect you while driving. Then, make a conscious effort to
focus on road conditions, traffic around you and the safe operation
of your vehicle. Traffic safety is no accident!