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, May 4:
1. Woodland Boulevard, Fort Myers
2. Slater Road, North Fort Myers
3. State Road 82, Lehigh Acres
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: 118
Written Warnings Issued: 138
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.
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: Traffic Safety Tip of the Week: The month of May is designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As always, safety is the focus of supporters of the awareness effort reminding motorists to “Share the Road” with motorcycles and be extra alert when driving. Motorcyclists are reminded to be just as diligent at being alert while enhancing their own safety with brightly colored protective gear and a D.O.T. compliant helmet. Look for more tips in our daily notes coming up throughout the month.