LCSO traffic enforcement update for Wednesday
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Wednesday, March 4:
– Hart Road, North Fort Myers
– Slater Road, North Fort Myers
– 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:66
– Written Warnings Issued:206
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: Did you know? There are 22,606 registered motorcycles in Lee County as of February 1st. Passenger cars and motorcycles are encouraged to share the road by following Florida State Statute 316.209: (1) All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. (2) Motorcycle operators shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (3) Motorcycles shall not be operated between lanes of traffic, between adjacent lanes, or between rows of vehicles. (4) Motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. Motorists are encouraged to look twice for motorcycles, it may save a life.