The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Monday, March 23:

1. South Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 41), Fort Myers

2. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bonita Springs

3. Woodland Boulevard, 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 Thursday are as follows:

Citations Issued: 87

Written Warnings Issued: 148

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: Traffic Safety Tip of the Week: The “defensive driver” is attentive to surroundings. To be defensive watch the roadway for obstructions, hazards and weather conditions such as rain. Frequently check your rear view mirrors, use turn signals and obey informational road signs. Finally, pay attention to other motorists, you can often anticipate the acts of aggressive, impaired or lost drivers to avoid a vehicular accident.