Daily traffic enforcement update
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.
Friday, July 23, 2010, the Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement:
1. North River Road (State Road 78), Alva
2. Joel Boulevard, Lehigh Acres
3. Bass Road & Park Royal 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: 31
Written Warnings Issued: 116
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 (239) 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.
This traffic enforcement advisory is available each day on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.sheriffleefl.org.
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!
Source: Lee County Sheriff’s Department