Daily Traffic Enforcement for TUesday includes Bayshore Road

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.

On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, the Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following

three locations for enforcement:

1. San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach

2. Bayshore Road (State Road 78), North Fort Myers

3. Three Oaks Parkway, Estero

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: 41

Written Warnings Issued: 155

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

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’s “Drive Safely Work Week”. The national awareness campaign

emphasizes staying focused, driving smart and getting home safely.

Tips such as avoiding distractions, maintaining the proper air

pressure in tires and fastening your seat belt are among the many

good practices promoted in the employer recommended program.