Sheriff’s Office traffic enforcement update for Thursday
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Thursday, July 23, :
– Pondella Road, North Fort Myers
– Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers
– Moody Road, North 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: 63
– Written Warnings Issued: 174
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: It is dangerous to leave children unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle. The inside temperature of a vehicle can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes with no ventilation. Even cool temperatures in the 60’s can cause the temperature in a vehicle to rise well above 110 Fahrenheit inside your car. Florida law states that a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age may not leave the child unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes or for any period of time if the motor of the vehicle is running, the health of the child is in danger, or the child appears to be in distress. Violations of this provision of law are a second degree misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $500. Violations that cause great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a child are considered a third degree felony.