Sheriff’s Office traffic enforcement update for Monday
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Monday, Feb. 16:
1. San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach
2. Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres
3. Alico Road, 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 Thursday are as follows:
Citations Issued: 71
Written Warnings Issued: 98
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
Web site at www.sheriffleefl.org.
Traffic Safety Tip of the Week: A driver’s focus needs to be placed on the roadway, that’s why distractions can be so dangerous. Examples of a common distraction which can lead to an accident are cellular phones. Studies show even use of hands free equipment cause inattention to driving and endangers you and others.