The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts to increase traffic safety awareness and education, plus to emphasize the importance of obeying traffic laws to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and death on Lee County roads.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010, the Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following

three locations for enforcement:

1. Neal Road, Fort Myers

2. Corkscrew Road, Estero

3. Bayshore Road (State Road 78), 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: 51

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

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: Proper use of the turn signal, especially when moving into a turn

lane, is one step to help you avoid a collision. Florida law requires

motorists to use their turn signal when changing lanes or overtaking

another vehicle. Put it into practice now and prevent paying later.