In an effort to protect the safety of these most vulnerable road users, the Cape Coral Police Department will conduct High Visibility Enforcement Details during the period of Oct. 1 and May 14, 2022, within the Cape Coral city limits.

Lee County ranks in the top 25 counties in the state for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. In Cape Coral, between Oct. 2, 2020, and Sept. 15, 2021, there were 134 traffic crashes involving bicycles or pedestrians (74 of which were pedestrian-only) and 4 fatalities (3 pedestrians and 1 bicycle).

High Visibility Enforcement Details are funded through a contract with the University of North Florida and the Institute of Police Technology and Management, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation’s focused initiative to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.

The goal of this enforcement effort is to increase awareness of and compliance with traffic laws that protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists.

Enforcement efforts will focus primarily on education to drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. However, violations may result in warnings or citations depending on the circumstances.

Remember:

• Drivers – obey speed limits, never drive impaired and always watch for pedestrians and bicyclists.

• Bicyclists – obey traffic laws, ride in the direction of traffic and use lights when riding at night.

• Pedestrians – cross in crosswalks or at intersections, obey pedestrian signals and make sure you are visible to drivers when walking at night.

Source: Cape Coral Police Department